Putting The Microphone Into Operation; Connecting The Microphone; Attaching The Microphone Using The Microphone Clip; Using The Windshield - Sennheiser MKH 8020 Instructions For Use Manual

Putting the microphone into operation

Connecting the microphone

Connection data of the MKH 8020:
48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596)
XLR-3
balanced
25 impedance
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:
– Without thread insert: 5/8" thread
– Thread insert: 3/8" thread
Screw the microphone clip
Place the microphone into the microphone clip.

Using the windshield

Slide on the wind shield
The wind shield changes the sound only slightly, but
attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB.
to a floor or table stand.
to minimize wind noise.
5