Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Nx Microphone studio condenser, 30 - 50000 Hz, omni-directional, cardioid

Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Nx Microphone studio condenser, 30 - 50000 Hz, omni-directional, cardioid, figure-of-eight

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.

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.

Features

• Color: Nextel grey
• The remote adjustability and the variable pick-up patterns make the MKH 800 TWIN a universal main microphone, soloist microphone or supporting microphone.
• 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.
• A wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible (including in parallel).
• Saving of the microphone signals in two channels also allows an unlimited range of mixes to be realised at a later date.
• 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.
• Very low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound structures. The depth of the acoustic can be heard more clearly too.
• High linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the sound even at high sound levels.
• The frequency response extends to 50 kHz, thus improving the resolution for complex acoustic details.
• Stable pick-up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field.
• Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised.
• The small, slim design and the optionally dark housing design (Nextel) make it visually unobtrusive.

TECH SPECS:

• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Figure-8
• Frequency response: 30 - 50,000 Hz
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• SPL (sound pressure level): 134 dB
• High sensitivity
• Extremely low inherent noise
• Equivalent noise level: 12 dBA
• 5-Pin XLR connector
• Directional characteristic can be continuously adjusted via different combinations of the phase switch and the level of both cardioid capsules
• Dimensions: 27 x 136 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Colour: Nextel-Black
• Includes an MZQ 80 microphone clamp, an MZS 80 shock mount, an AC 20 adapter cable (XLR 5-pin to 2x XLR 3-pin), and an aluminium case