Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Studio Condenser Microphone

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  • Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Studio Condenser Microphone
  • Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Studio Condenser Microphone
$3,200.00

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

  • 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.

What's in the box?

  • 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
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Specifications

Pick-up pattern 2 x cardioid
Frequency response 30–50,000 Hz
Sensitivity (no load) at 1000 Hz 40 mV/Pa (–28 dBV) ±1 dB
Output impedance 1000 Hz 100 Ω
Max. SPL 1000 Hz 134 dB (100 Pa)
Max. output voltage 4 V
Min. load impedance 2 kΩ
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 12 dB 
Equivalent noise level (CCIR-weighted) 20 dB 
Noise voltage (A-weighted) 3 μV 
Noise voltage (CCIR-weighted) 8 μV
Dynamic range (A-weighted) 122 dB 
Dynamic range (CCIR-weighted) 114 dB
Power supply P48 phantom powering
Supply voltage 48 ± 4 V
Supply current 2 x 3.1 mA
Connector XLR-5M
Connector assignment
1: Ground/housing
2: Front channel: (+)
3: Front channel: (–)
4: Rear channel: (+)
5: Rear channel: (–)
Dimensions ∅ 27 mm x 136 mm
Weight 172 g
Storage temperature range –20 °C to +70 °C

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