Sennheiser MKH 8020 Specification page 4

Modular design:
and a length of only 74 mm. Yet, they can become even more unobtrusive. The microphones can be split into the actual
microphone head (only 41 mm long) is attached to one of Sennheiser's special capsule remote accessories, while the XLR connector
Special symmetrical capsule:
between the normal back plate and an additional, identical front plate. This design provides both acoustical
and electrical symmetry and is the most powerful way to eliminate transducer non-linearity and accompanied harmonic and
intermodulation distortion. Their unique symmetrical construction enables the MKH microphones to pick up subtleties in
the music lost to other microphones – for instance, the subtle harmonics in unaccompanied choir, the complex
Extremely low inherent self-noise:
mask quieter sounds and thus limits the dynamic range, the MKH microphones employ the unique principle of the radio-frequency
condenser microphone, resulting in an outstandingly low self-noise. The special capsule design reflects the frequency-dependent
response of the human hearing, and provides an excellent signal-to-noise ratio in the frequency range where the
Extended high-frequency response:
Accurate directional patterns:
from the ideal patterns over the entire frequency range. The unique technical design characteristics of the MKH symmetrical
microphone series means that the designer no longer has to make compromises between frequency response, polar pattern
and low noise – now he can have it all: wide frequency response, ultra low noise and a polar response close to the theoretical ideal.
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Nextel coating:
Intelligent accessories:
and varied conditions of the most demanding classical music recordings, of broadcast use, filming and any stage application.
The accessories are suitable for stereo or dual mono applications and some of them have been designed to carry the audio signal
to enable even more compact microphone set-ups. A digital module that transmits audio signals according to the
Features That Make a Difference
Extremely compact and elegant, the new MKH microphones have a diameter of just 19 mm
microphone head, which contains all acoustic and electronic components, and the XLR module. The small
module is attached outside the camera angle, making the MKHs virtually invisible on stage.
The MKH capsules incorporate a symmetrical design with the diaphragm located
human ear is most sensitive to noise. This results in small-diaphragm MKH microphones being quieter
The acoustic properties of the MKH capsule design enable the high-frequency response
to be extended beyond the limits of the standard audio CD format, enabling these microphones
to fully utilise the potential of new digital recording formats with higher sampling rates.
All MKH 8000 Series microphones and accessories are coated with black Nextel
will be no disturbing reflections even in the brightest of film and television lights.
AES 42 standard (24 bit, 192 kHz sampling rate) will be available from the end of 2007.
sound patterns of a 12-string guitar and much more...
While the inherent noise in conventional microphones tends to
even than most large-diaphragm condenser microphones.
All directional patterns have been carefully designed for minimal deviation
A wide range of accessories enables the microphones to be used under many
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