Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omni Condenser Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH8020 - Condenser Omni Microphone is a professional low-profile condenser intended for crucial ambiance or close-microphone recording. The modular design consists of the MKHC-8020 omnidirectional capsule and the MZX-8000 XLR module / output stage.

The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion. The wide frequency response provides exceptional detail and transparency. With its pristine audio quality and compact design the MKH-8020 is ideal for orchestral recordings, instrument capturing, stereo recordings, etc.

FEATURES

• Modular Design
• Ideal for Ambiance Recordings
• Includes Capsule and XLR Module
• Omni-directional pick-up pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response 10 to 50.000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non reflective Nextel coating

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transducer principle (Microphone): RF condenser microphone
• Pick-up pattern: omni-directional
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 50 kHz
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 31 mV/Pa (- 30 dBV/Pa)
• Nominal impedance: 25 Ohm
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ohm
• Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 138 dB SPL
• Equivalent noise level: 10 dB(A)
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 21 dB
• Phantom powering: 48 V +/- 4V
• Current consumption: 3,3 mA
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Dimensions: D=19 mm, L=74 mm (41 mm excluding XLR module)
• Weight: 55g (25 g excluding XLR module)