M-S stereo shotgun – mid (supercardioid) plus side (figure-8) capsules in a single body for variable-width stereo recording.
Condenser shotgun
Type · class
M-S stereo shotgun
Pattern · polar
M/S stereo location
Use · recommended
MKH
Family · Sennheiser
Features
M-S stereo shotgun in a single body
Mid capsule supercardioid, side capsule figure-of-eight
Stereo width set in the decode, after the take
Mono-compatible by design
Insensitive to humidity thanks to the RF principle
Requires phantom power
Specifications
| Model | MKH 418-S |
| Type | Condenser shotgun |
| Polar pattern | M-S stereo shotgun |
| Typical use | M/S stereo location |
| Power | Phantom power required |





