Detail 01
MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide modes
Choose a focused or broader stereo image, or record separate mid and side signals for adjustable width.
Product detailSKU #1500000459065
SennheiserMKH 8018 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for professional stereo capture in film, broadcast, and field work, the MKH 8018 combines shotgun directionality with three selectable stereo approaches. MS output keeps the mid and side signals independent for width adjustment in post-production or through a matrix mixer. XY-narrow concentrates the stereo image, while XY-wide takes in a broader field with more ambient pickup. Its compact, lightweight format also suits camera mounting for controlled locations and outdoor recording.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Camera-mounted stereo recording for film, broadcast, and location-production work.
- Field sessions where switching between focused and broader stereo pickup is useful.
- Post-production workflows that need independent mid and side signals for stereo-width adjustment.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switchable 70Hz low-cut filter
Provides a selectable -3dB point at 70Hz.
Detail 03
Switchable -10dB pad
Offers a selectable 10dB attenuation setting.
Detail 04
P48 phantom power; XLR-5M
The microphone uses P48 phantom power and an XLR-5M connector.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a P48 phantom-power supply.
- 02Confirm that your recording chain accepts the microphone's XLR-5M connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can stereo width be adjusted after recording?
Yes. In MS mode, the microphone provides independent mid and side signals that can be adjusted in post-production or with a matrix mixer.
02What stereo modes are available?
MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide.
03Is it suitable for camera mounting?
Yes. Its compact, lightweight design is described as suitable for camera mounting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- > 126dB
- Minimum Load Impedance
- 4.7 kohm
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–20kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 430 ohm
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Supply
- P48 phantom (IEC 61938)
- Connector Type
- XLR-5M
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 4.06
10 detailsOther
- Low Cut Filter
- -3dB at 70Hz (switchable)
- Attenuation Pad
- -10dB (switchable)
- Xy Wide
- 13dB/25dB (A-weighted/CCIR)
- Xy Narrow
- 12dB/24dB (A-weighted/CCIR)
- S Channel
- 14.5dB/25dB (A-weighted/CCIR)
- M Channel
- 12dB/24dB (A-weighted/CCIR)
- Current Consumption
- 2 × 3.4 mA
- Operating Temperature
- 14 °F–140 °F
- Storage Temperature
- -4 °F–158 °F
- Relative Humidity
- 5%–95%, non-condensing
