Sennheiser MK 8 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

MK 8

Professional quality dual-diaphragm condenser microphone with five independant polar patterns for advanced home and studio recording. Two 1 inch diaphragms deliver warm and precise sound.

The MK 8 offers a great solution for advanced home recording applications and project studios alike. It is the microphone for people who pour all of their passion into their audio projects. The MK 8 offers sophisticated options to sign off your sound with your own personal handwriting. The dual-diaphragm condenser microphone delivers warm and precise sound reproduction. Its five independent polar patters allow for a multitude of recording applications and sound design options.

No matter which mixing desk or recording device is used, the MK 8 matches the input sensitivity with a 3-step attenuator. Two adjustable filters compensate for the proximity effect as well as low frequency rumble or structure born noise.

The MK 8 has dual one-inch diaphragms precisely spattered with 24-carat gold. The shock-mounted capsule is accommodated within a sturdy metal housing.

The MK 8. Pride in Sound - Made in Germany.

What's in the Box

• MK 8 microphone
• MZQ 4 Microphone clamp
• Pouch
• Instruction manual

• Dimensions: 160 x 57 mm (L x D)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Transducer principle: externally polarised condenser microphone, 1" diaphragm
• Weight: 485 g
• Pick-up pattern, Switchable: omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-eight
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ohms
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C
• AF sensitivity: 14,1 mV /-37 dB dBV
• Equivalent noise level: 10 dB(A)
• Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 142 dB SPL (Dämpfung 0 dB)
• Power supply: 48 V phantom powering (P48)
• Current consumption: 4,1 mA
• Dynamic range: 132 dB
• Low-cut filter: Switchable: Low cut: 60 Hz, -18dB/Octave / Roll off: 100 Hz, 6dB/Octave
• Pre-emphasis: Switchable: 0dB, -10dB, -20dB