Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3
Sennheiser
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Buy on Amazon$1,049 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3
The Sennheiser MKH 416 is a short shotgun mic with a metal body and a balanced output, for film and outdoor audio. At a tracked $1,049 it sits at the top of a $999 to $1,049 range since August 9, 2026.
The listing stresses high directivity, low self noise and good humidity resistance. It uses a transformerless balanced output and needs phantom power. The pickup pattern is super-cardioid or lobar. It is a pro XLR mic, not a plug-in camera mic, so a camera rig needs an XLR adapter or recorder. The compatible devices line names radio and television. Retailer rating is 4.4 across 172 ratings.
- High directivity with low self noise
- Rugged all-metal body
- Resists humidity for outdoor use
- Needs phantom power and an XLR input
- Tracked above $1,000
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Special Feature | Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording |
| Compatible Devices | Radio, Television, Television, Radio |
| Audio Sensitivity | 20 db |
| Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun |
| Color | Black |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
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