Sennheiser MKH 8000 Instructions For Use Manual
Sennheiser MKH 8000 Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser MKH 8000 Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser recording microphone instructions for use
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  • Page 1 MKH 8040 Stereo 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 8040

    The MKH 8040 The MKH 8040 is a high-end 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

    2 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 8040 microphone head and – MZX 8000 XLR module...
  • Page 7: Putting The Microphone Into Operation

    1000 min. terminating impedance Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the microphone to the sound recording device. The sound recording device must provide 48 V phantom powering. Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip Select the suitable mounting thread: –...
  • Page 8: Suitable Stereo Recording Techniques

    Suitable stereo recording techniques The microphones are especially suitable for the following stereo recording techniques: 2xomni-directional Time-of-arrival stereo (AB): (almost) only time-of-arrival differences 2xcardioid Equivalence or mixed stereo (here: ORTF): sound pressure level and time-of-arrival differences 2xcardioid Intensity stereo (XY): only sound pressure level differences 2xomni-directional...
  • Page 9: 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 Accessories Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts 502094 MKHC 8020: 502095 MKHC 8040:...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Bar connector, mono MZGE 8002: Bar connector, stereo MZL 8003: Remote cable, 3 m MZL 8010: Remote cable, 10 m MZQ 8000: Microphone clip MZQ 8001: Mini clip MZS 8000: Shock mount MZT 8000: Metal table stand MZT 8001: Table stand with acrylic base...
  • Page 11 Polar diagram Frequency reponse 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 524139/A01...

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