Sennheiser MKH 8020 Compact Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone (SIngle Mic)
- Omnidirectional Pattern
- Modular Design
- Ideal for Ambiance Recordings
- Includes Capsule and XLR Module
Details
The Sennheiser MKH 8020 Compact Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone is a professional low-profile condenser microphone intended for crucial ambience 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.
Omnidirectional Pickup
The omnidirectional polar pattern provides a generous pickup pattern at the direct and off-axis sections of the capsule. The pattern is ideal for use as a "mid" microphone in M/S stereo recording.
Modular Design
The modular design consists of the MKHC 8020 omnidirectional capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module output stage.
Symmetrical Transducer
The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion.
Wide Frequency Response
A wide frequency response of 10 Hz to 60 kHz ensures accurate reproduction of instruments, ambiance, vocals, etc.
Specifications
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Operated |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 60 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 138 dB SPL |
| Impedance | 25 Ohms |
| Load Impedance | 1000 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -30 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 10 dB A-Weighted 21 dB CCIR |
| Headphone Connector | None |
| Bus Power | None |
| Operating Voltage | 48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 3.3 mA |
| Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Included Case | Hard Case |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | ø: 0.75 x L: 2.95" / ø: 19 x L: 75 mm |
| Weight | 1.94 oz / 55 g |
What's In The Box
- Sennheiser MKH 8020 Compact Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone (Single Microphone)
- MKH 8020 Microphone Head
- Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module for MKH-8000 Capsules
- Sennheiser MZQ-8000 Standard Microphone Clip for MKH-8000 Microphones
- Sennheiser MZW-8000 Windscreen for MKH8000 Series Microphones
- Plastic Transport Case