The MKH-8020 Omnidirectional Microphone from Sennheiser is a professional low-profile condenser microphone intended for crucial ambiance or close-microphone recording. The modular design consists of the MKHC-8020 omnidirectional capsule and the MZX-8000 XLR module output stage.
The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion. The wide frequency response provides exceptional detail and transparency. With its pristine audio quality and compact design the MKH-8020 is ideal for orchestral recordings, instrument capturing, stereo recordings, etc.
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Features
- Omni-directional pick-up pattern
- Modular design
- Wide frequency response 10 to 60.000 Hz
- Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
- Extremly low inherent self-noise
- Accurate directional pattern
- Non-reflective Nextel coating
- Ideal for stereo and surround recordings, as an M microphone and for ambience
- MKH 8020 compact omnidirectional condenser microphone1
- XLR module MZX 80001
- Microphone clip MZQ 80001
- Windshield MZW 80001
- Transport case1
- Transducer TypeCondenser
- Polar PatternOmnidirectional
- Frequency Response10 Hz - 60 kHz
- Output Impedance25 ohms
- Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)31 mV/Pa (- 30 dBV/Pa)
- Phantom Powering48 V +/- 4V
- Equivalent Noise Level10 dB(A)
- Equivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR21 dB
- Max. SPL (passive)138 dB SPL
- Current Consumption3.3 mA
- Audio OutputXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
