Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Ni Quick Manual

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MKH 800 TWIN Ni

General Description

The MKH 800 TWIN is a universal studio
condenser microphone of exceptional quality. It
includes a dual capsule consisting of two
symmetrical push-pull transducers 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. The signals of both transducers are
not combined in the microphone in order to
generate differing pick-up patterns but are
available separately as two channels at the
microphone output. This allows the pick-up
patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN to be remotely adjusted. The signals can be combined in any desired way in
the mixing console in order to create all pick-up patterns from omni-directional to figure-8 with an infinite
number of intermediate stages. Based on the legendary MKH 800, this microphone opens up to a new
dimension of studio recordings.

Features

Color: Nickel
The remote adjustability and the variable pick-up patterns make the MKH 800 TWIN a universal main
microphone, soloist microphone or supporting microphone.
The pick-up patterns can be set and optimised under monitoring conditions. In other words, it is not
necessary to fix the pick-up patterns definitively before recording.
A wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible (including in parallel).
Saving of the microphone signals in two channels also allows an unlimited range of mixes to be realised at
a later date.
The high sensitivity ensures interference-free signal paths as a result of high signal levels. The inherent
noise of downstream microphone amplifiers is thus of minor importance.
Very low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound structures. The depth of the acoustic can
be heard more clearly too.
High linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the
sound even at high sound levels.
The frequency response extends to 50 kHz, thus improving the resolution for complex acoustic details.
Stable pick-up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field.
Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised.
The small, slim design and the optionally dark housing design (Nextel) make it visually unobtrusive.

Delivery Includes

MKH 800 TWIN studio condenser microphone
MZQ 80 microphone clamp
MZS80 shock mount
AC 20 adaptor cable (1 x XLR-5 socket to 2 x XLR-3 connector)
User manual
Aluminium transport case

Technical Data

Pick-up pattern
Frequency response (microphone)
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)
Nominal impedance
Min. terminating impedance
Equivalent noise level
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3
Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)
Dynamic range
Phantom powering
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variable
30 - 50000 Hz
40 mV/Pa (-28 dBV)
100 Ohm
2 kOhm
12 dB (A)
20 dB
134 dB SPL
122 dB(A), 114 dB (CCIR)
48V +/- 4V
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