Sennheiser Mkh800 Condensor Microphone

Product Info

The MKH 800 condenser microphone is the first microphone to fully utilise the wider frequency response and dynamic range of the new high bitrate standard of advanced digital recording systems (for example SACD). Featuring five switchable pick-up patterns, the MKH 800 is a superior microphone for any recording application, offering high clarity and the absolute minimum colouration.

Key features and specifications

Extended frequency response up to 50 kHz
Wide, flat frequency response
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise, wide dynamic range
Switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable treble emphasis
Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
LED for on-axis alignment
Anodised light metal body
Highly versatile - used on orchstral recording, drum overheads, piano, percussion, acoustic guitars, string spots, bass
1 x MKH 800 P 48, 1 x MZS 80 shock mount and 1 MZW 80 windshield included
Pick-up pattern: Omni-directional/Cardioid/fig. eight
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 40 mV/Pa +- 1 dB
Nominal impedance: 150 Ohm
Min. terminating impedance: 2000 Ohm
Equivalent noise level: 10 dB
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 20 dB
Power supply: Phantom 48 +- 4 V
Current consumption: 3 mA
Dimensions: d 27 x 176 mm
Weight: 135 g