Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Ni Studio Condenser Microphone Nickel - 502431
RF condenser microphone, 2x cardioid, variable directionality, 5-pin XLR, nickel, includes MZQ 80, MZS 80, and AC 20
Universal studio condenser microphone of exceptional quality. Pick-up patterns can be remotely adjusted and optimized under monitoring conditions. High transducers linearity minimizes signal distortions.
Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Ni Studio Condenser Microphone Nickel - 502431
The MKH 800 TWIN is a universal studio condenser microphone of exceptional quality. It includes a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push-pull transducers with high linearity. This is a "side fire" microphone with the two cardioid pick-up patterns of the transducer aligned back-to-back across the axis of the microphone. The signals of both transducers are not combined in the microphone in order to generate differing pick-up patterns but are available separately as two channels at the microphone output. This allows the pick-up patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN to be remotely adjusted. The signals can be combined in any desired way in the mixing console in order to create all pick-up patterns from omni-directional to figure-8 with an infinite number of intermediate stages. Based on the legendary MKH 800, this microphone opens up to a new dimension of studio recordings.
Key Features
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Color: Nickel
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The remote adjustability and the variable pick-up patterns make the MKH 800 TWIN a universal main microphone, soloist microphone or supporting microphone.
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The pick-up patterns can be set and optimised under monitoring conditions. In other words, it is not necessary to fix the pick-up patterns definitively before recording.
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A wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible (including in parallel).
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Saving of the microphone signals in two channels also allows an unlimited range of mixes to be realised at a later date.
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The high sensitivity ensures interference-free signal paths as a result of high signal levels. The inherent noise of downstream microphone amplifiers is thus of minor importance.
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Very low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound structures. The depth of the acoustic can be heard more clearly too.
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High linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the sound even at high sound levels.
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The frequency response extends to 50 kHz, thus improving the resolution for complex acoustic details.
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Stable pick-up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field.
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Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised.
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The small, slim design and the optionally dark housing design (Nextel) make it visually unobtrusive.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
d 27 mm, l 136 mm
Frequency response (Microphone)
30 - 50000 Hz
Transducer principle (Microphone)
RF condenser microphone
Weight
172 g
Pick-up pattern
omni-directional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)
40 mV/Pa (-28 dBV)
Nominal impedance
100 Ohm
Min. terminating impedance
2000 Ohm
Phantom powering
48V +/- 4V
Equivalent noise level
12 dB (A)
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR
20 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (passive)
134 dB SPL
Current consumption
2 x 3.1 mA
Dynamic range
122 dB(A), 114 dB (CCIR)