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If you are looking for an extremely high quality multi-pattern condenser microphone at a sensible budget, then the Sennheiser MK8 is a sophisticated option for advanced home recording and professional recording studios alike. The MK 8. Pride in sound, made in Germany. The MK 8 offers sophisticated options to sign off your sound with your own personal handwriting. It is the microphone for people who pour all of their passion into their audio projects. 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.
Type: Condenser Microphones
Dual-diaphragm true condenser microphone
Five switchable polar patterns
3-position switchable low cut/roll-off filter
3-position pad switch
Two 24-carat gold plated 1” diaphragms
Shock-mounted capsule
Rugged metal housing
Safely sheltered electronics
Designed and made in Germany
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 (passiv)
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