Here’s what I found on the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 shotgun mic, plus thoughts on whether buying it via that “ananditstore…odoo.com” link could be safe or risky. If you want, I can try to see what the price is in Bengaluru/local prosumer shops to compare.
🔍 Official Specs & Key Features of the MKH 416-P48U3
From Sennheiser and authorized sellers:
| Spec / Feature | Details |
| Type | Short shotgun / interference tube microphone. Sennheiser+1 |
| Polar / Pickup Pattern | Supercardioid at low/medium frequencies; becomes more lobar above ~2 kHz. Sennheiser+1 |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20,000 Hz Sennheiser+1 |
| Equivalent Noise Level | Very low self-noise: ~ 13 dB(A) A-weighted. Sennheiser+1 |
| Max SPL (sound pressure level) | 130 dB SPL for handling loud sources without distortion. Sennheiser+1 |
| Impedance / Power Requirements | Needs 48 V phantom power. XLR output. Sennheiser+1 |
| Build / Durability | Very rugged, designed for professional field work; moisture resistant. Sennheiser+1 |
| Accessories included | Comes with windscreen (MZW-415), microphone clamp (MZQ-100). Sennheiser |
💰 Price & Availability in India
On Amazon India, the MKH 416-P48U3 is listed for ₹64,980. Amazon India
DesignInfo (a more specialist/pro-audio store) also has a listing for the “moisture-resistant shotgun microphone” at presumably high & close to market-rate pricing. Design Info
So you’re looking at a high-end mic — not a “budget” purchase. Price reflects its status: professional film/TV, outdoor/location work, etc.
⚠️ Things to Watch Out / Potential Risks
Because it is expensive, there is a lot of risk of counterfeits, grey-market units, imported without warranty, or fake accessories.
You’ll need proper preamp / interface with 48 V phantom power, and good cabling. Also, because it’s a shotgun mic, placement and environmental control matter a lot. Even the best shotgun mic won’t sound good in a very reverberant or noisy setting.
If buying from a non-verified seller, check verifiable serial number, official box, accessory presence, whether the windscreen & clamp are genuine, etc.
🔎 Is Buying from “ananditstore…odoo.com” Reasonable / Safe?
Hard to say definitively without seeing the listing in full, but based on what I know:
Red Flags / Risks:
The “odoo.com2” subdomain format suggests it may be a hosted site instance rather than the main store domain. That can be fine if it’s officially run, but often such subdomains are used by mirror / reseller / third-party or even unauthorized sellers.
For a mic this expensive, warranty / authenticity verification is very important. If the listing doesn’t clearly state “official Sennheiser warranty in India” or show serial numbers / proof of origin / detailed accessories, that’s risky.
Price being much lower than market (Amazon, authorized dealers) would be suspicious for a product of this class.
What would make it more likely to be safe:
If the seller provides high resolution photos of the mic, box, serial number, windscreen etc. that match official product imagery.
If there’s a transparent return policy, and a warranty (ideally service centre info for Sennheiser in India).
If payment options include buyer protection (credit card / safe escrow) to mitigate risk.