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Sennheiser MKH 8000 Series Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 MKH 8000 series PDF export of the original HTML instructions MKH 8000 v1.2 | 06/2025...
  • Page 2 Contents 1. Preface............................5 2. Product information........................6 Microphones..........................6 MKH 8018..........................7 MKH 8020........................... 8 MKH 8030........................... 9 MKH 8040..........................10 MKH 8050...........................11 MKH 8060.......................... 12 MKH 8070.......................... 13 MKH 8090..........................14 MKH 800 TWIN.........................15 Available sets..........................16 MKH 8020 stereo set....................... 16 MKH 8040 stereo set.......................
  • Page 3 Product overview......................56 Starting up.........................57 Operation...........................59 MKH 8040..........................61 Product overview......................61 Starting up........................62 Operation...........................64 MKH 8050..........................65 Product overview......................65 Starting up........................66 Operation...........................68 MKH 8060..........................69 Product overview......................69 Starting up........................70 Operation........................... 72 MKH 8070..........................73 Product overview......................73 Starting up.........................74 Operation...........................
  • Page 4 MKH 8050..........................107 MKH 8060..........................109 MKH 8070..........................112 MKH 8090..........................115 MKH 800 TWIN........................117 MZF 8000 II..........................120 5. Contact............................122...
  • Page 5 MKH 8000 series 1. Preface PDF export of the original HTML instructions This PDF document is an automated export of an interactive set of HTML instructions. It may be the case that not all contents and interactive elements are contained in the PDF as they cannot be presented in this format.
  • Page 6 MKH 8000 series 2. Product information All information about the product and available accessories at a glance. Microphones Available sets Accessories Microphones You can find more detailed information in the following sections: • For information about the available accessories, see Accessories •...
  • Page 7 | 2 - Product information Related information MKH 8018 MKH 8020 MKH 8030 MKH 8040 MKH 8050 MKH 8060 MKH 8070 MKH 8090 MKH 800 TWIN MKH 8018 Shotgun microphone with switchable stereo-modes Art. no. 700252 Delivery includes • MKH 8018 •...
  • Page 8 | 2 - Product information MKH 8020 Omni-directional instrument microphone Art. no. 506287 Delivery includes • MKH 8030 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000 • Duo clip • Windshield • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 9 | 2 - Product information MKH 8030 Figure-8 instrument microphone Art. no. 700251 Delivery includes • MKH 8030 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000 • 2x duo clip with rubber rings • Windshield MZW 8030 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 10 | 2 - Product information MKH 8040 Versatile cardioid microphone Art. no. 506289 Delivery includes • MKH 8040 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000 • Windshield MZW 8000 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 11 | 2 - Product information MKH 8050 Super-cardioid microphone Art. no. 506291 Delivery includes • MKH 8050 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000 • Windshield MZW 8000 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 12 | 2 - Product information MKH 8060 Compact shotgun microphone Art. no. 506292 Delivery includes • MKH 8060 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8060 • Windshield MZW 8060 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 13 | 2 - Product information MKH 8070 Long shotgun microphone Art. no. 506293 Delivery includes • MKH 8070 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8070 • Windshield MZW 8070 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 14 | 2 - Product information MKH 8090 High-quality wide cardioid microphone Art. no. 506294 Delivery includes • MKH 8090 • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000 • Windshield MZW 8000 • Quick guide • Safety instructions You can find more detailed information in the following sections: •...
  • Page 15 | 2 - Product information MKH 800 TWIN Condenser microphone with two cardoid pick-up patterns MKH 800 TWIN Nx | Art. no. 502083 Delivery includes • MKH 800 TWIN • MZQ 80 microphone clamp • MZS 80 shock mount • AC 20 adaptor cable •...
  • Page 16 | 2 - Product information Available sets Related information MKH 8020 stereo set MKH 8040 stereo set MKH 8020 stereo set The sets offer matched pairs, meaning the sensitivity difference is < 1 dB and the frequency response difference is < 1 dB. The set consists of the following components: •...
  • Page 17 | 2 - Product information MKH 8040 stereo set The sets offer matched pairs, meaning the sensitivity difference is < 1 dB and the frequency response difference is < 1 dB. The set consists of the following components: • 2x MKH 8040 •...
  • Page 18 | 2 - Product information Accessories Various accessory parts are available for the microphones. Related information Module Floor stand components Table stands Extension cables Mounts Clips / Clamps Windshield Module Filter module MZF 8000 II MZF 8000 II is a filter module for the MKH 8000 professional RF condenser microphone series.
  • Page 19 | 2 - Product information You can find more detailed information in the following sections: • Instruction manual MZF 8000 II • Specifications MZF 8000 II XLR modul MZX 8000 Das XLR modul MZX 8000 is a connection module. Art. no. 502098...
  • Page 20 | 2 - Product information Floor stand components...
  • Page 21 | 2 - Product information MZE 8060, MZE 8120 Special bar that carries the audio signal Available in lengths 60 and 120 cm MZE 8060 | Art. no. 502316 MZE 8120 | Art. no. 502317...
  • Page 22 | 2 - Product information MZEF 8060, MZEF 8120 Vertical bar with standard 3/8" thread Available in lengths 60 and 120 cm MZEF 8060 | Art. no. 502318 MZEF 8120 | Art. no. 502319 MZFS 8000 Floor stand Art. no. 502322...
  • Page 23 | 2 - Product information MZGE 8000 Tube connector Art. no. 700310...
  • Page 24 | 2 - Product information Table stands MZT 8000 Classic metal table stand, sturdy and robust Art. no. 502331 MZH 8042 Goose neck with two flexible joints Length 40 cm...
  • Page 25 | 2 - Product information Art. no. 700253...
  • Page 26 | 2 - Product information Extension cables MZL 8003 Connects between the microphone head and the XLR module Length 3 m Art. no. 502326 MZL 8010 Connects between the microphone head and the XLR module Length 10 m Art. no. 502327...
  • Page 27 | 2 - Product information Mounts MZS 20-1 Suspension with pistol grip Art. no. 003609 Compatible with: • MKH 8060 • MKH 8070 MZS 40 Shock mount designed for the effective attenuation of structure-borne noise with 3/8", 5/8", 1/2" thread insert Art.
  • Page 28 | 2 - Product information Clips / Clamps MZQ 8000 Standard clip included in the delivery of the MKH 8000 microphones Art. no. 502328 Included with: • MKH 8020 • MKH 8030 • MKH 8040 • MKH 8050 • MKH 8090...
  • Page 29 | 2 - Product information MZQ 8001 Miniature clamp. Ideal if the microphone is used with a MZL cable. 3/8" standard thread. Art. no. 502329 Compatible with: • MKH 8020 • MKH 8040 • MKH 8050 • MKH 8090...
  • Page 30 | 2 - Product information MZQ 8060 Standard clip included in the delivery of the MKH 8000 microphones Art. no. 538146 Compatible with: • MKH 8060 • MKH 8070...
  • Page 31 | 2 - Product information MZH 8000 Ceiling mount with cable guide when used with the MZL cable Art. no. 502435 Compatible with: • MKH 8020 • MKH 8040 • MKH 8050 • MKH 8090 MZG 8000...
  • Page 32 | 2 - Product information Swivel joint designed for desktop mounting in conjunction with the MZS 31 elastic suspension MZG 8000 | Art. no. 502323 MZS 31 | Art. no. 005087 Compatible with: • MKH 8020 • MKH 8040 • MKH 8050 •...
  • Page 33 | 2 - Product information Windshield MZW 8000 Windshield Art. no. 502333 Included with: • MKH 8020 • MKH 8040 • MKH 8050 • MKH 8090 MZW 8018 Windshield for MKH 8018 Art. no. 700255 Included with: • MKH 8018...
  • Page 34 | 2 - Product information MZW 8030 Windshield for MKH 8030 Art. no. 700254 Included with: • MKH 8030 MZW 8060 Windshield for MKH 8060 Art. no. 534924 Included with: • MKH 8060...
  • Page 35 | 2 - Product information MZW 8070 Windshield for MKH 8070 Art. no. 538138 Included with: • MKH 8070 MZW 20-1 Basket windshield with excellent suppression of wind noise when used for outdoor applications Can only be used in combination with the MZS 20-1 Art.
  • Page 36 | 2 - Product information Basket windshield with excellent suppression of wind noise when used for outdoor applications Can only be used in combination with the MZS 20-1 Art. no. 504738 Compatible with: • MKH 8070 MZW 80-ANT Windshield Art. no. 003780 Compatible with: •...
  • Page 37 | 2 - Product information MZH 80-1 Hairy cover used in conjunction with MZW 80-1 with maximum protection against wind noise when used for outdoor applications Art. no. 504737 Compatible with: • MKH 8070...
  • Page 38 MKH 8000 series 3. User manual Starting up and operating devices of the MKH 8000 series. Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording MKH 8018 MKH 8020 MKH 8030 MKH 8040 MKH 8050 MKH 8060 MKH 8070 MKH 8090...
  • Page 39 | 3 - User manual Add, for example, the Filter module MZF 8000 II or a MZL cable (see Extension cables). Screw the modules together again.
  • Page 40 | 3 - User manual Stereo recording Time-of-arrival stereo (AB) (almost) only time-of-arrival differences Intensity stereo (XY) only sound pressure level differences...
  • Page 41 | 3 - User manual Equivalence or mixed stereo (here: ORTF): sound pressure level and time-of-arrival differences Baffle stereo (here: OSS) sound pressure level, time-of-arrival and spectral differences with off-axis sound Mid/side (MS) M-Microphone records the mono signal...
  • Page 42 | 3 - User manual S-Microphone (fig-8) records the side signals...
  • Page 43 | 3 - User manual MKH 8018 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8018. You can find technical specifications under 8018. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Sound inlet baskets Mid/Side Switch pick-up pattern Switch low-cut Switch pad...
  • Page 44 | 3 - User manual XLR-5 socket...
  • Page 45 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone on a camera Open the mount on the camera for the microphone. Open the camera adapter MZR 8000. Put the microphone in the camera adapter.
  • Page 46 | 3 - User manual Make sure that the sound inlet baskets are not obstructed. Put the microphone into the mount on the camera as shown and close the mount.
  • Page 47 | 3 - User manual Mounting the microphone to a stand Screw the microphone clamp to a stand (optional accessory). Place the microphone into the clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-5 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-5 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 48 | 3 - User manual Connect the other end of the cable to a mixing console. Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 20 dB. Place the MZW 8018 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 49 | 3 - User manual Operation Adjust low-cut Slide the switch to the desired position: ON or OFF. Reduction of low-frequency noises (e. g. wind- and handling noises) by 3 dB at 70 Hz.
  • Page 50 | 3 - User manual Adjust attenuation Attenuation of the signal level to protect against clipping with very loud signals. Slide the switch to the desired position: -10 dB oder 0 dB.
  • Page 51 | 3 - User manual Adjust the pick-up pattern Slide the switch to the desired position: MS (Mid/Side), XY-w (wide) or XY-n (narrow). Related information Stereo recording...
  • Page 52 | 3 - User manual MKH 8020 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8020. You can find technical specifications under 8020. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 53 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone into the clamp. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 54 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB. Place the MZW 8000 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 55 | 3 - User manual Operation Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 56 | 3 - User manual MKH 8030 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8030. You can find technical specifications under 8030. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 57 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone into the clamp. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 58 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 20 dB. Place the MZW 8030 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 59 | 3 - User manual Operation Using the duoclips Insert the MKH 8030 into the top openings of the two duoclips. Place a rubber ring over each clip opening. Insert the MKH 8040 into the bottom openings of the two duoclips. Place a rubber ring over each clip opening.
  • Page 60 | 3 - User manual Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 61 | 3 - User manual MKH 8040 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8040. You can find technical specifications under 8040. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 62 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone into the clamp. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 63 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB. Place the MZW 8000 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 64 | 3 - User manual Operation Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 65 | 3 - User manual MKH 8050 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8050. You can find technical specifications under 8050. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 66 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone into the clamp. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 67 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB. Place the MZW 8000 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 68 | 3 - User manual Operation Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 69 | 3 - User manual MKH 8060 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8060. You can find technical specifications under 8060. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 70 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp: Make sure that the lateral slots are not covered. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp and fix them by screwing the wing screw tight.
  • Page 71 | 3 - User manual Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone. Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx.
  • Page 72 | 3 - User manual Operation Prepare the microphone for transport Let the microphone dry if you used it under extreme climatic conditions. If necessary, remove the windshield or take the microphone out of the basket windshield. Slide the microphone into the transport tube. Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 73 | 3 - User manual MKH 8070 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8070. You can find technical specifications under 8070. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 74 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp: Make sure that the lateral slots are not covered. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp and fix them by screwing the wing screw tight.
  • Page 75 | 3 - User manual Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone. Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx.
  • Page 76 | 3 - User manual Operation Prepare the microphone for transport Let the microphone dry if you used it under extreme climatic conditions. If necessary, remove the windshield or take the microphone out of the basket windshield. Slide the microphone into the transport tube. Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 77 | 3 - User manual MKH 8090 These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 8090. You can find technical specifications under 8090. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Microphone head XLR module...
  • Page 78 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone Screw the microphone clamp to a stand. Place the microphone into the clamp. Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp. Connecting the microphone Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.
  • Page 79 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB. Place the MZW 8000 windshield over the microphone head.
  • Page 80 | 3 - User manual Operation Related information Retrofitting or extending the microphone Stereo recording...
  • Page 81 | 3 - User manual MKH 800 TWIN These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MKH 800 TWIN. You can find technical specifications under MKH 800 TWIN. Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Sound inlet basket...
  • Page 82 | 3 - User manual LED Front (blue) LED Rear (red) XLR-5 connector AC 20 adaptor cable...
  • Page 83 | 3 - User manual Starting up Mounting the microphone The supplied MZS 80 shock mount allows the MKH 800 TWIN to be mounted to a stand and effectively protects against structure-borne noise. Select the suitable mounting thread: • Without thread insert: 5/8" thread •...
  • Page 84 | 3 - User manual Switch on the phantom powering on your mixing console. The LEDs Front and Rear on the microphone light up. Aligning the microphone The front of the microphone is marked by the word “Front” and a blue LED whereas the rear is marked by a red LED.
  • Page 85 | 3 - User manual Using the windshield Pop noises resulting from close miking can be suppressed effectively using the optional MZW 80-ANT windshield. Slide on the windshield onto the sound inlet basket.
  • Page 86 | 3 - User manual Operation Remote adjustment of the pick-up patterns 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.
  • Page 87 | 3 - User manual Pick-up Setting pattern Cardioid Activate the front channel only. Figure-8 Set the amplification to the same value in both channels. Invert the phase of the rear channel.
  • Page 88 | 3 - User manual Pick-up Setting pattern Super-cardioi Set the amplification in the rear channel lower than in the front channel. Invert the phase of the rear channel. *Wide cardioid: Pattern between omni-directional and cardioid The wide cardioid pattern of the MKH 800 is, for example, the result if the rear channel has 10 dB less amplification than the front channel.
  • Page 89 | 3 - User manual Changing the pick-up pattern There are two different ways of changing the pick-up pattern of the microphone. If the microphone level has to be changed infrequently: At the mixing console, set the preamplification to the same value in both channels. Vary the pick-up pattern by using the level control and the phase switch of the rear channel.
  • Page 90 | 3 - User manual MZF 8000 II These sections contain detailed information about starting up and operating the MZF 8000 You can find technical specifications under MZF 8000 Related information Product overview Starting up Operation Product overview Switch for low-cut/roll-off filter Switch for attenuation...
  • Page 91 | 3 - User manual Starting up You can retrofit and extend the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 microphone series by using the filter module - except the MKH 8018. Connecting the filter module If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable and to avoid short-circuits.
  • Page 92 | 3 - User manual Operation Adjusting the low-cut/roll-off filter Set the low-cut/roll-off switch to the desired position: Adjusting the attenuation Set the attenuation switch to the desired position:...
  • Page 93 | 3 - User manual Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining MKH 8000 series products NOTICE Liquids can damage the electronics of the product Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
  • Page 94 MKH 8000 series 4. Specifications All specifications at a glance. MKH 8018 MKH 8020 MKH 8030 MKH 8040 MKH 8050 MKH 8060 MKH 8070 MKH 8090 MKH 800 TWIN MZF 8000 II MKH 8018 SPECIFICATIONS Pick-up pattern • stereo shotgun Frequency response •...
  • Page 95 | 4 - Specifications Nominal impedance at 1 kHz 430 Ω • Min. load impedance 4.7 kΩ • Low-cut filter (switchable) • -3 dB @ 70 Hz Attenuation (switchable) • -10 dB Power supply • P48 (IEC 61938) Current consumption •...
  • Page 96 | 4 - Specifications Relative humidity • 5 to 95%, non condensing Polar pattern XY narrow...
  • Page 97 | 4 - Specifications XY wide...
  • Page 98 | 4 - Specifications Mid / M-Channel...
  • Page 99 | 4 - Specifications Side / S-Channel...
  • Page 100 | 4 - Specifications Frequency response Mid / M-Channel Side / S-Channel...
  • Page 101 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8020 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Omni-directional Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Sensitivity • -30 dBV/Pa (31 mV/Pa) without MZF 8000 II filter module • -40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa) with MZF 8000 II filter module Sound pressure level limit •...
  • Page 102 | 4 - Specifications Weight • approx. 25 g • approx. 55 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 103 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8030 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Figure-of-eight Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Sensitivity • -31 dBV/Pa (31 mV/Pa) Sound pressure level limit • 139 dB SPL Equivalent noise level • A-weighted: 13 dB(A) • CCIR-weighted: 21 dB Phantom powering •...
  • Page 104 | 4 - Specifications Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 105 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8040 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Cardioid Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Sensitivity • -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) without MZF 8000 II filter module • -44 dBV/Pa (6.3 mV/Pa) with MZF 8000 II filter module Sound pressure level limit •...
  • Page 106 | 4 - Specifications Weight • approx. 25 g • approx. 55 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 107 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8050 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Super-cardioid Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Sensitivity • -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) without MZF 8000 II filter module • -44 dBV/Pa (6.3 mV/Pa) with MZF 8000 II filter module Sound pressure level limit •...
  • Page 108 | 4 - Specifications Weight • approx. 25 g • approx. 55 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 109 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8060 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Super-cardioid / Lobar Frequency response • 50 - 25,000 Hz Sensitivity • -24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa) Sound pressure level limit • 129 dB SPL Equivalent noise level • A-weighted: 11 dB(A) •...
  • Page 110 | 4 - Specifications Length • approx. 145 mm • approx. 178 mm with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Weight • approx. 80 g • approx. 112 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern...
  • Page 111 | 4 - Specifications Frequency response...
  • Page 112 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8070 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Lobar Frequency response • 45 - 20,000 Hz Sensitivity • -19 dBV/Pa (112 mV/Pa) Sound pressure level limit • 124 dB SPL Equivalent noise level • A-weighted: 8 dB(A) • CCIR-weighted: 21 dB Rated impedance •...
  • Page 113 | 4 - Specifications Length • approx. 432 mm • approx. 465 mm with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Weight • approx. 300 g • approx. 332 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern...
  • Page 114 | 4 - Specifications Frequency response...
  • Page 115 | 4 - Specifications MKH 8090 Specifications Pick-up pattern • Wide Cardioid Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Sensitivity • -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) • -44 dBV/Pa (6.3 mV/Pa) with MZF 8000 II filter module Sound pressure level limit •...
  • Page 116 | 4 - Specifications Length • approx. 41 mm • approx. 75 mm with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Weight • approx. 25 g • approx. 55 g with XLR-Modul MZX 8000 Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 117 | 4 - Specifications MKH 800 TWIN Specifications Frequency response • 30 - 50,000 Hz Pick-up pattern • 2x cardioid Sensitivity (free field, no load) (1 kHz) • 40 mV/PA ±1 dB Nominal impedance 100 Ω • Min. terminating impedance 2 kΩ...
  • Page 118 | 4 - Specifications Power supply • 48 V ±4 V Current consumption • 2x 3.1 mA Dimensions • Ø 27 x 136 mm Weight • 172 g Temperature range • Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C Connector • XLR-5M Connector assignment 1 Ground/housing 2 Front channel:...
  • Page 119 | 4 - Specifications Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 120 | 4 - Specifications MZF 8000 II Specifications Low-cut filter • -3 dB @ 16 Hz Roll-off (switchable) • -3 dB @ 70 Hz Attenuation (switchable) • -10 dB Additional equivalent noise level • @ 0 dB: 1 dB(A) • @ -10 dB: 4 dB(A) Max.
  • Page 121 | 4 - Specifications Weight • 26 g Temperature range • -10 °C to +60 °C Frequency response...
  • Page 122 5. Contact Contact information in case of questions about our products and/or services. Questions about the product / Help with technical issues If you have any questions about our products and/or services, please do not hesitate to contact us at sennheiser.com/support.
  • Page 123   Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG | Am Labor 1 | 30900 Wedemark | Germany...

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