Sennheiser MKH 8050
Thanks to its super-cardioid pick-up pattern the Sennheiser 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:
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Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
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Modular Design
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Wide frequency response: 30 – 50,000 Hz
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Extremely low distortion
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Extremely low inherent self-noise
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Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern
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Very even directional diagram
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Non-reflective Nextel® coating
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Optimum separation of instruments
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Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
 
Technical specifications:
| 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 (passive) | 142 dB SPL | 
| Current consumption | 3,3 mA | 
