Sennheiser MKH 8050 Instructions For Use Manual
Sennheiser MKH 8050 Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser MKH 8050 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 MKH 8050 Instructions for use...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Do not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures (normal operating temperatures: 10 °C to 35 °C). After operation Use the microphone with care and store it in a clean, dust- free environment. Intended use of the microphone Intended use includes: having read these instructions, especially the chapter “Important safety information”...
  • Page 5: The Mkh 8050

    The MKH 8050 The MKH 8050 is a high-end super-cardioid studio condenser microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This series has the following features: Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of filigree sound structures Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low...
  • Page 6: Delivery Includes

    1 x MZW 8000 double-layered windshield 1 x carrying case 1 x instructions for use Windshield, double-layered Microphone head XLR module Microphone clip (thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8" threads) – MKH 8050 microphone head and – MZX 8000 XLR module...
  • Page 7: Putting The Microphone Into Operation

    Putting the microphone into operation Connecting the microphone Connection data of the MKH 8050: 48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596) XLR-3 balanced impedance 1000 min. terminating impedance Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the microphone to the sound recording device.
  • Page 8: Exchanging The Microphone Head

    Exchanging the microphone head You can retrofit the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 series by exchanging the microphone head. Unscrew the microphone capsule Screw the new microphone head from the XLR module to the XLR module...
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts 502094 MKHC 8020: Microphone head, omni-directional 502095 MKHC 8040: Microphone head, cardioid 502096 MKHC 8050: Microphone head, super-cardioid 502098 MZX 8000: XLR module 502333 MZW 8000: Windshield, double-layered 502315 MZE 8015: Extension tube, 15 cm...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Pick-up pattern Frequency response Sensitivity Max. sound pressure level Equivalent noise level Power supply Current consumption Diameter Length Weight Temperature range super-cardioid 35 Hz – 50 kHz 34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) 142 dB SPL 13 dB(A) (DIN 651) 22 dB (CCIR 268-3) 48 V (P48) phantom powering 3.3 mA...
  • Page 11 Polar diagram Frequency response curve...
  • Page 12: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Warranty 2 years CE Declaration of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 89/336/EU. WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment.
  • Page 13 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 06/07 515896/A01...

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