Sennheiser MKH 800 Instruction manual

Cat. No. 004927
MKH 800 P 48
Microphones | RF Symmetrical Capsule
Condenser Microphone
General Description
The MKH 800 condenser microphone is the first microphone to fully uti-
lise the wider frequency response and dynamic range of the new high bit-
rate 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
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Extended frequency response up to 50 kHz
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Wide, flat frequency response
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Exceptionally low inherent self-noise, wide dynamic range
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Switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable
treble emphasis
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Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
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LED for on-axis alignment
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Anodised light metal body
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Delivery includes: 1 MKH 800 P 48, 1 MZS 80 shock mount,
1 MZW 80 windshield
Recommended Accessories
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MZA 14 P 48 U battery power supply unit Cat. No. 002960
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MZW 80 foam windshield, anthracite Cat. No. 003780
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MZS 80 shock mount Cat. No. 003685
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MZP 40 popshield Cat. No. 003132
Technical Data
Pick-up patterns ..........................omni-directional, wide cardioid,
cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-eight
Frequency response .................................................30 – 50,000 Hz
Sensitivity (free field, no load, 1 kHz)...............40 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
Nominal impedance ................................................................. 150 Ω
Min. terminating impedance..................................................... 2 kΩ
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651)........................................................ 10 dB
CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-3).................................................... 20 dB
Max. sound pressure level .........................136 (142) dB at 1 kHz
Power supply........................................................phantom 48 ± 4 V
Supply current............................................................................. 3 mA
Dimensions .............................................................Ø 26.7 x 176 mm
Weight ......................................................................................... 135 g
Values in parentheses with attenuator switched on (6/12 dB)
Cable pictured is an accessory not supplied with the microphone
Profile
Studio microphone with 5 switchable pick-up patterns (omni-
directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-
eight), switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter
and switchable treble emphasis. Frequency response 30
– 50,000 Hz, sensitivity (free field, no load) 40 mV/Pa ± 1 dB at
1 kHz, nominal impedance 150 Ω, min. terminating impedance
2 kΩ, equivalent noise level A-weighted 10 dB, CCIR-weighted
20 dB, max. sound pressure level 136 (142) dB at 1 kHz, phan-
tom powering 48 ± 4 V, supply current 3 mA, dimensions Ø 26.7
x 176 mm, weight 135 g. Values in parentheses with attenua-
tor switched on (6/12 dB).

MKH 800 P 48
Microphones | RF Symmetrical Capsule
Condenser Microphone
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