Sennheiser MKH 8020

The omni-directional MKH 8020 is ideal for recording large and small sound sources, for a "Decca Tree" or for use in an OSS "Jecklin Disk" array. As it does not suffer from a proximity effect, it is also a good choice for close-miking. If the acoustic ambiance is right, this microphone will provide very impressive recordings. The extra octave at the bottom end makes the MKH 8020 perfect for recording pipe organs, grand piano and acoustic double-bass.

Features

Onmi-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
Also available in stereo pairs

What's in the box?

Microphone head MKHC 8020
XLR module MZX 8000
Microphone clip MZQ 8000
Windshield MZW 8000
User manual
Aluminium transport caser
Technical Data

 

Frequency response
10 - 60.000 Hz 

Audio output
XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating 

Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)
31 mV/Pa (- 30 dBV/Pa) 

Nominal impedance
25 Ω 

Min. terminating impedance
1000 Ω 

Phantom powering
48 V +/- 4V 

Equivalent noise level
10 dB(A) 

Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3
21 dB 

Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)
138 dB SPL 

Current consumption
3,3 mA