Sennheiser MKH8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

Compact Supercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

Thanks to its super-cardioid pick-up pattern the MKH8050 offers an even higher attenuation of off-axis sound, than its sister model MKH8040. Thus, it is a perfect choice for recording soloists, and when absolute acoustical separation is demanded. Its balanced frequency response throughout the whole pick-up pattern ensured that large instruments like the grand piano but also orchestras sound musically flawless and free of distortion. The Nextel coating of the MKH8050 prevents reflections, giving you the freedom to position the microphone according to acoustic criteria alone.

Features:

• Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
• Modular Design
• Wide frequency response: 30 - 50,000 Hz
• Extremely low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern
• Very even directional diagram
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Optimum separation of instruments
• Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

Specifications:

• Dimensions: Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
• Transducer principle (Microphone): RF condenser microphone
• Frequency response: 30 - 50000 Hz
• Weight: 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Pick-up pattern: super-cardioid
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
• Nominal impedance: 25 Ω
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ω
• Phantom powering: 48 V +/- 4 V
• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 22 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level (passiv): 142 dB SPL
• Current consumption: 3,3 mA

Includes:

• 1 x MKHC8050 Microphone head
• 1 x MZX8000 XLR module
• 1 x MZQ8000 Microphone clip
• 1 x MZW8000 Windshield
• 1 x Aluminium transport case
• User manual