Sennheiser MKH 8050

Super-cardioid microphone. Perfect for recording soloists, large instruments like the grand piano but also orchestras. Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern. Absolute acoustical separation of instruments.

Thanks to its super-cardioid pick-up pattern the MKH 8050 offers an even higher attenuation of off-axis sound, than its sister model MKH 8040. Thus, it is a perfect choice for recording soloists, and when absolute acoustical separation is demanded. Its balanced frequency response throughout the whole pick-up pattern ensured that large instruments like the grand piano but also orchestras sound musically flawless and free of distortion. The Nextel® coating of the MKH 8050 prevents reflections, giving you the freedom to position the microphone according to acoustic criteria alone.

• Super-cardioid pick-up pattern

• Modular Design

• Wide frequency response: 30 – 50,000 Hz

• Extremely low distortion

• Extremely low inherent self-noise

• Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern

• Very even directional diagram

• Non-reflective Nextel® coating

• Optimum separation of instruments

• Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
Transducer principle (Microphone): RF condenser microphone
Frequency response: 30 - 50000 Hz
Weight: 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
Pick-up pattern: super-cardioid
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
Nominal impedance: 25 Ω
Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ω
Phantom powering: 48 V +/- 4 V
Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR: 22 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 142 dB SPL
Current consumption: 3,3 mA

What's in the Box

• Microphone head MKHC 8050

• XLR module MZX 8000

• Microphone clip MZQ 8000

• Windshield MZW 8000

• User manual

• Transport caser