Sennheiser MKH 800 P48 Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser Updated: 2009-01-09 RSS

The MKH 800 condenser microphone is the first microphone to fully utilise the wider frequency response and dynamic range of the new high bitrate standard of advanced digital recording systems (for example SACD). Featuring five switchable pick-up patterns, the MKH 800 is a superior microphone for any recording application, offering high clarity and the absolute minimum colouration.

Features

* Extended frequency response up to 50 kHz
* Wide, flat frequency response
* Exceptionally low inherent self-noise, wide dynamic range
* Switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable treble emphasis
* Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
* LED for on-axis alignment
* Anodised light metal body

Delivery Includes

* 1 MKH 800 P 48, 1 MZS 80 shock mount
* 1 MZW 80 windshield

Technical Data

Pick-up pattern: omni-directional...cardioid...fig. eight
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 40 mV/Pa +- 1 dB
Nominal impedance: 150 Ohm
Min. terminating impedance: 2000 Ohm
Equivalent noise level: 10 dB
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 20 dB
Power supply: 48 +- 4 V Phantom
Current consumption: 3 mA
Dimensions: d 27 x 176 mm
Weight: 135 g