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Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone

Short shotgun condenser, the film and location-sound standard. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it
11
From 41 reports.
Released
1975
Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for build & handling and sound quality
Pushback on value. From 2 reviews. What they said

$1,049.00

Checked Sep 11, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest November 2022

What YouTube reviews of the Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Build & handling
  • Sound quality

Where reviewers push back

  • Value
  • Sound qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Clear, lively, pro-grade sound, but sibilant with faint self-noise and phasing2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “it also has a huge amount of clarity so everybody will know everything that you were saying without a doubt”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:24

    • “the acoustic guitar just had this amazing Shimmer to it and it had a very Lively tone”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 7:01

    • “listen to the sound of this thing now we're talking this is literally pro league”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 1:18

    • “it's not just its beautiful sound with Chris pies and well-rounded lows that attracted Hollywood”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 2:54

    Complaints (4)

    • “due to the huge presence treble and air boost this microphone can get a bit sibling”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:44

    • “it can get a little sibilant when using it very close”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 12:26

    • “I did notice it has a tiny bit of self noise it's very low and easily managed in post but I do hear it when I crank it”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 12:43

    • “The Bouncing Reflections will enter the interference tube and cause a weird phasing sound that is sometimes impossible to remove and post”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 6:24

  • Noise handlingNot covered by enough reviews
  • Ease of useNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery & rangeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Phenomenal, robust build reviewers call nearly indestructible and built to last2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “the build quality of the actual microphone feels phenomenal”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:31

    • “its robust design seemingly indestructible”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 2:58

    • “it is built to last and I love things that are built to last I love them they're my favorite”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 3:08

  • ValueCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Reviewers call price a major gripe, poor value for music production2 reviews›

    Complaints (2)

    • “the price 100% the price that's one of my main gripes with this thing”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:36

    • “if you're doing music production then no I can't see any value for a music producer or engineer to own one of these”

      VideoThe Time Preservation Society · November 2022Watch at 14:19

A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.

Price history

  • Sep 11, 2026$1,049.00
  • Sep 6, 2026$1,049.00

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