Sennheiser MKH 8000 Series User manual

Instructions for use
MKH 8040
Stereo
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Contents
Important safety information ........................................................ 2
The MKH 8040 ................................................................................... 3
Delivery includes ............................................................................... 4
Putting the microphone into operation ....................................... 5
Connecting the microphone ...................................................... 5
Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip ......... 5
Using the windshield .................................................................. 5
Suitable stereo recording techniques ........................................... 6
Exchanging the microphone head ................................................. 7
Accessories ........................................................................................ 7
Specifications .................................................................................... 8
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................... 10
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation
over many years. Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the
design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic
equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in
this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions
carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser
products quickly and to the fullest.
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Important safety information
Notes on these
instructions for use
yPlease read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the microphone.
yMake these instructions easily accessible to all users at all
times.
yAlways include these instructions when passing the
microphone on to third parties.
Before putting the
microphone into
operation
yNever open the microphone. If devices are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty
becomes null and void.
During operation yWater entering the housing of the microphone can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the
microphone from wetness. Use only a slightly damp cloth to
clean the microphone.
yDo not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures
(normal operating temperatures: 10 °C to 35 °C).
After operation yUse the microphone with care and store it in a clean, dust-
free environment.
Intended use of the microphone
Intended use includes:
yhaving read these instructions, especially the chapter
“Important safety information” on page 2,
yusing the microphone within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as
described in these instructions, or under operating conditions
which differ from those described herein.
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The MKH 8040
The MKH 8040 is a high-end cardioid studio condenser
microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series.
This series has the following features:
yExceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of
filigree sound structures
ySymmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low
distortion
yExtremely wide frequency response for an optimum
resolution of the finest details
yTransformerless and fully floating balanced output provides
for easy connection at minimal distortion
yHigh sensitivity ensures interference-free transmission with
a high signal voltage
yFrequency independent directional characteristics for
minimum colouration in the direct and diffuse field
yRugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating,
making the microphone the ideal choice for in-vision use
yCompact design and small diameter allow the unobtrusive
positioning of the microphone, even close to instruments
yModular design provides for easy exchange of the
microphone heads and the use of specially-tailored
accessories to suit every application
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Delivery includes
2 x microphone, consisting of
– MKH 8040 microphone head and
– MZX 8000 XLR module
2 x MZQ 8000 microphone clip
2 x MZW 8000 double-layered windshield
1 x carrying case
1 x instructions for use
쐃Windshield, double-layered
쐇Microphone head
쐋XLR module
쐏Microphone clip (thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8"
threads)
쐃
쐇
쐋
쐏
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Putting the microphone into operation
Connecting the microphone
Connection data of the MKH 8020:
y48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596)
yXLR-3
ybalanced
y25 Ωimpedance
y1000 Ωmin. terminating impedance
왘Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the
microphone to the sound recording device. The sound
recording device must provide 48 V phantom powering.
Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip
왘Select the suitable mounting thread:
– Without thread insert: 5/8" thread
– Thread insert: 3/8" thread
왘Screw the microphone clip 쐏to a floor or table stand.
왘Place the microphone into the microphone clip.
Using the windshield
왘Slide on the wind shield 쐃to minimize wind noise.
The wind shield changes the sound only slightly, but
attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB.
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Suitable stereo recording techniques
The microphones are especially suitable for the following stereo
recording techniques:
Time-of-arrival stereo (AB):
(almost) only time-of-arrival
differences
Intensity stereo (XY): only
sound pressure level
differences
2xomni-directional
2xcardioid
110°
17 cm
Equivalence or mixed stereo
(here: ORTF): sound pressure
level and time-of-arrival
differences
Baffle stereo (here: OSS):
sound pressure level, time-
of-arrival and spectral
differences with off-axis
sound
2xcardioid
2xomni-directional
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Exchanging the microphone head
You can retrofit the microphones of the modular MKH 8000
series by exchanging the microphone head.
왘Unscrew the microphone capsule 쐇from the XLR module 쐋.
왘Screw the new microphone head 쐇to the XLR module 쐋.
Accessories
쐇
쐋
Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts
502094 MKHC 8020: Microphone head,
omni-directional
502095 MKHC 8040: Microphone head, cardioid
502096 MKHC 8050: Microphone head, super-cardioid
502098 MZX 8000: XLR module
502333 MZW 8000: Windshield, double-layered
502315 MZE 8015: Extension tube, 15 cm
502433 MZE 8030: Extension tube, 30 cm
502316 MZE 8060: Extension tube, 60 cm
502317 MZE 8120: Extension tube, 120 cm
502434 MZEF 8030: Vertical bar, 30 cm
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Specifications
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Frequency response 35 Hz – 50 kHz
Sensitivity −34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)
Max. sound pressure level 142 dB SPL
Equivalent noise level 13 dB(A) (DIN 651)
22 dB (CCIR 268-3)
Power supply 48 V (P48) phantom powering
Current consumption 3.3 mA
Diameter 19 mm
Length 41 mm (75 mm with MZX 8000)
Weight 25 g (55 g with MZX 8000)
Temperature range −10 °C to +60 °C
502318 MZEF 8060: Vertical bar, 60 cm
502319 MZEF 8120: Vertical bar, 120 cm
502322 MZFS 8000: Floor stand
502323 MZG 8000: Swivel joint
502324 MZGE 8000: Bar connector, mono
502325 MZGE 8002: Bar connector, stereo
502326 MZL 8003: Remote cable, 3 m
502327 MZL 8010: Remote cable, 10 m
502328 MZQ 8000: Microphone clip
502329 MZQ 8001: Mini clip
502330 MZS 8000: Shock mount
502331 MZT 8000: Metal table stand
502332 MZT 8001: Table stand with acrylic base
502435 MZH 8000: Ceiling mount
Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts
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