Description
The Sennheiser MK 8 is a premium large-diaphragm true condenser microphone engineered for professional studio recording, project studios, voice-over, podcasting, and broadcast applications. Featuring dual 1-inch externally polarized gold-plated diaphragms and five switchable polar patterns, the MK 8 delivers warm, natural sound reproduction with exceptional detail and flexibility for a wide variety of recording techniques.
Designed and manufactured in Germany, the MK 8 incorporates a shock-mounted capsule, three-position low-cut/roll-off filter, and three-stage input attenuation to optimize performance in virtually any recording environment. Its rugged all-metal housing, low self-noise, and high maximum SPL make it equally suited for delicate vocal recordings and demanding instrument applications.
ARCHITECT’S SPECIFICATION
The studio microphone shall be an externally polarized dual-diaphragm condenser microphone utilizing two 1-inch 24-carat gold-plated diaphragms with five switchable polar patterns comprising omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, and figure-of-eight.
The microphone shall feature a pressure-gradient transducer, internally shock-mounted capsule, three-position switchable low-cut/roll-off filter, three-stage sensitivity attenuation (0 dB / –10 dB / –20 dB), and rugged all-metal housing for professional studio recording applications.
The microphone shall have a frequency response of 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz and a sensitivity of 14.1 mV/Pa (free field, no load at 1 kHz). Nominal impedance shall be 50 Ω with a minimum terminating impedance of 1 kΩ.
Maximum sound pressure level shall be 142 dB SPL with attenuation set to 0 dB. Equivalent noise level shall be 10 dB(A), and dynamic range shall be 132 dB.
The microphone shall operate on 48 V phantom power (P48) with a current consumption of 4.1 mA and provide a balanced 3-pin XLR connector.
Dimensions shall be Ø 57 × 160 mm (2.24″ × 6.30″). Weight shall be 485 grams (17.11 oz).
The microphone shall be the Sennheiser MK 8.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Transducer principle | Externally polarized dual-diaphragm condenser microphone |
| Acoustic operating principle | Pressure-gradient transducer |
| Diaphragm diameter | 25.4 mm (1″) |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
| Pick-up pattern | Omnidirectional / Wide Cardioid / Cardioid / Super-cardioid / Figure-of-eight |
| Sensitivity (free field, at 1 kHz) | 14.1 mV/Pa (-37 dBV) |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL (0 dB attenuation) |
| Equivalent noise level | 10 dB(A) |
| Dynamic range | 132 dB |
| Low-cut / Roll-off filter | 3-position: Linear / Low Cut 60 Hz (-18 dB/oct) / Roll-off 100 Hz (-6 dB/oct) |
| Input attenuation | 0 dB / –10 dB / –20 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 50 Ω |
| Min. terminating impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Phantom powering | 48 V ±4 V (P48), 4.1 mA |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Dimensions | Ø 57 × 160 mm |
| Weight | 485 g |
| Country of manufacture | Designed and Made in Germany |
DELIVERY INCLUDES
- MK 8 Large-Diaphragm Dual-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- MZQ 4 Microphone Clamp
- Protective Pouch
- Quick Guide
- Safety Guide
