Sennheiser MKH 8050

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?

Shotgun microphone MKH 8050
Microphone head MKHC 8050
XLR module MZX 8000
Microphone clip MZQ 8000
Windshield MZW 8000
User manual
Aluminium transport caser
Technical Data

 

Dimensions
Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module) 

Transducer principle (Microphone)
RF condenser microphone 

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 Ω 

Min. terminating impedance
1000 Ω 

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