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Summary of Contents for Sennheiser MKH-800
- Page 1 800 TWIN Bedienungsanleitung Instructions for use Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing...
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Page 2: 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 3: 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 4: Mkh 800 Twin
It includes a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push-pull trans- ducers with high linearity. This is a “side fire” microphone with the two cardioid pick-up patterns of the transducer aligned back-to-back across the axis of the microphone. -
Page 5: Delivery Includes
Delivery includes 1 MKH 800 TWIN studio condenser microphone 1 MZS 80 shock mount 1 AC 20 adaptor cable (1 x XLR-5 socket to 2 x XLR-3 connector) 1 MZQ 80 microphone clamp 1 Aluminium transport case 2 supplementary sheets with the front and rear... -
Page 6: Putting The Microphone Into Operation
Switch on the phantom powering on your mixing console. The LEDs Aligning the microphone The front of the microphone is marked by the word “Front” and a blue LED The LEDs can be used for aligning the microphone. On-axis alignment is indicated by maximum brightness. -
Page 7: Attaching The Windshield
The two signals of the MKH 800 TWIN allow the remote adjustment of the pick-up patterns at the mixing console. The two microphone signals (front and rear) are routed to separate channels and summed together. The sum signal is then distributed over the stereo channels as usual using the pan control. - Page 8 At the same time, the rear attenuation (180° attenuation) of the microphone changes. It is the direct result of the amplification ratio between the front and the rear channel, i.e. 10 dB in the example of the wide cardioid pattern.
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Page 9: Surround Applications
Surround applications As a result of the symmetry of the microphone, it is also possible to create any desired rear pick-up pattern. For this purpose the microphone signals are additionally routed to two other channels, whereby front and rear channel exchange roles. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
Liquids can damage the microphone! Liquids entering the microphone can cause a short-circuit in the electronics and damage the microphone capsule. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the microphone from time to time. Accessories and spare parts Cat. No. -
Page 11: Specifications
Supply current Connector Connector assignment Dimensions Weight Storage temperature range Dual diaphragm RF condenser microphone with separate outputs for both capsules 2 x cardioid 30–50,000 Hz 40 mV/Pa (–28 dBV) ±1 dB 100 Ω 134 dB (100 Pa) 2 kΩ... -
Page 12: Polar Diagram And Frequency Response Curve
Polar diagram and frequency response curve Polar diagram 30° 60° 90° 120° 125 Hz 250 Hz 150° 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz The polar diagrams of both channels only differ in the opposite alignment 0°/180°. Frequency response curve 0° 30°... -
Page 13: Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer Declarations Warranty 2 years CE Declaration of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC. The declaration is available on the internet site at www.sennheiser.com. - Page 14 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Printed in Germany Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 Publ. 10/07 www.sennheiser.com 524137/A01...