Starting up

To mount the microphone to a stand:
  1. Screw the microphone clamp MZW 100 to a stand (optional accessory).
  2. Place the microphone into the clamp.

To mount the microphone on a holder:
  1. To mechanically suppress the transmission of structure‑borne noise, use the optionally available MZS 20‑1 shock mount.
To connect the microphone:
The MKH 418-S is designed for 48 V phantom powering. To ensure proper operation of the microphone, the two channels always have to be powered simultaneously, even if only the signal of one channel is required. If no 48 V phantom powering is available at the microphone input of the subsequent device, suitable power supply units must be interconnected.
  1. Connect the XLR‑5 socket of a microphone cable (optional accessory) to the XLR‑5 socket of the microphone.

    The connector of the MKH 418-S has standard pin assignment:
    • Pin 1 = Casing/ground
    • Pin 2 = M channel (+)
    • Pin 3 = M channel (–)
    • Pin 4 = S channel (+)
    • Pin 5 = S channel (–)
To use a windshield:
  1. Place the windshield MZW 60-1 (optional accessory) over the microphone.
  2. Place the hairy cover MZH 60-1 (optional accessory) over the MZW 60-1.