Sennheiser MKH 8070 User manual

TOUCHDOWN.
MKH8070 Long Gun Microphone
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MKHRF Microphones
Sennheiser‘s MKH Line has constantly set
new standards in broadcast and recording.
The microphones operate on the RF principle
which Sennheiser has used for more than
50 years and brought to the highest level of
perfection.
Among the many advantages of this
principle are an extremely low inherent self-
noise, the capability to handle high sound
pressure levels without distortion and a high
resistance to adverse climatic conditions.
Sennheiser has recently updated its classic
MKH Line with the new MKH 8070 long gun
microphone which combines the strengths
of the legendary MKH 816 with new
developments in sound characteristics.
MKH8070
The new MKH 8070 is in a league of its own.
Its excellent directivity and off-axis linearity
make it your ideal team member for major
broadcast and sporting events.
Due to its excellent directivity and
pronounced lobar pick-up pattern it will
reliably capture that magic moment from a
distance, offering a true and natural sound
– even under the toughest sonic and climatic
conditions.
The MKH 8070‘s special design ensures
attenuation of off-axis sound without
coloration.
Part of the flexible MKH 8000 series, just add
the MZD 8000 and it is a digital mic.
Features
Lobar pick-up pattern
Enhanced directivity
Very natural sound
Uncolored off-axis sound
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
Extremely low distortion
Transformerless and fully floating
balanced output
High output signal
Rugged metal housing
non-reflective Nextel coating
Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
incl. MZD 8000 fully AES 42 digital
microphone
Capturing the Moment
at Major Sporting Events and Broadcast.
MKH8070 Long Gun Microphone.
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MKHRF Microphones
Sennheiser‘s MKH Line has constantly set
new standards in broadcast and recording.
The microphones operate on the RF principle
which Sennheiser has used for more than
50 years and brought to the highest level of
perfection.
Among the many advantages of this
principle are an extremely low inherent self-
noise, the capability to handle high sound
pressure levels without distortion and a high
resistance to adverse climatic conditions.
Sennheiser has recently updated its classic
MKH Line with the new MKH 8070 long gun
microphone which combines the strengths
of the legendary MKH 816 with new
developments in sound characteristics.
MKH8070
The new MKH 8070 is in a league of its own.
Its excellent directivity and off-axis linearity
make it your ideal team member for major
broadcast and sporting events.
Due to its excellent directivity and
pronounced lobar pick-up pattern it will
reliably capture that magic moment from a
distance, offering a true and natural sound
– even under the toughest sonic and climatic
conditions.
The MKH 8070‘s special design ensures
attenuation of off-axis sound without
coloration.
Part of the flexible MKH 8000 series, just add
the MZD 8000 and it is a digital mic.
Features
Lobar pick-up pattern
Enhanced directivity
Very natural sound
Uncolored off-axis sound
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
Extremely low distortion
Transformerless and fully floating
balanced output
High output signal
Rugged metal housing
non-reflective Nextel coating
Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
incl. MZD 8000 fully AES 42 digital
microphone
Capturing the Moment
at Major Sporting Events and Broadcast.
MKH8070 Long Gun Microphone.
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Technical data
MKH8070
Transducer principle RF condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern lobar
Frequency response 45–20,000 Hz
Sensitivity -19 dBV/Pa (112 mV/Pa)
Max. sound pressure level 124 dB SPL
Phantom powering 48 ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
Current consumption 3.3 mA
Nominal impedance 25 ƻ
Min. terminating impedance 2 Kƻ
Equivalent noise level 8 dB(A) (DIN-IEC 651),
21 dB (CCIR 268-3)
Weight 300 g (332 g with XLR module MZX 8000)
Dimensions Length: 432 mm (465 mm with XLR module MZX 8000)
Diameter: 19 mm
Operating temperatur -10 °C to 60 °C
Microphone frequency response curve Polar diagram
low frequencies
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1 kHz
high frequencies
2 kHz
4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz
30°
60°
90°
150°
120°
0°
10
20
30
40
50
dB
0
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
Delivery includes
The MKH 8070 comes with a threaded transport tube,
MZQ 8060 microphone clamp and a MZW 8070 foam windshield.
The microphone system consists of the microphone head and the
MZX 8000 XLR module.
Recommended Accessories
MZS 20-1 pistol grip suspension for use with basket windshields
MZW 80-1 basket windshield
MZW 80-1 hairy cover providing
MKH8070 0302
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542556 03/11 Printed in Germany Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Sennheiser electronic GmbH& Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
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