Sennheiser MKH 8050 Compact Super-Cardioid Condenser Microphone Overview:

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.

Features:

• 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

What’s in the box?

• Microphone head MKHC 8050
• XLR module MZX 8000
• Microphone clip MZQ 8000
• Windshield MZW 8000
• User manual
• Aluminium transport caser

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
• 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
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000
• Phantom powering: 48 V +/- 4 V
• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 22 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level (passiv): 142 dB SPL
• Current consumption: 3.3 mA

Made in Germany