Sennheiser MKH 8070 User manual

Instruction manual
MKH 8070
Directional
studio microphone

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Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................... 2
The MKH 8070 ..................................................................................................................... 3
Delivery includes ................................................................................................................. 4
Product overview ................................................................................................................ 5
Putting the MKH 8070 into operation ............................................................................ 6
Connecting the microphone ......................................................................................... 6
Attaching the microphone ........................................................................................... 6
Using the windshield ..................................................................................................... 7
Using optional modules ..................................................................................................... 8
The MZF 8000 filter module ........................................................................................ 8
The MZD 8000 digital module ..................................................................................... 9
Transporting the microphone ........................................................................................ 10
Cleaning and maintaining the microphone ................................................................. 10
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 11
Polar diagram ............................................................................................................... 12
Frequency response curve ......................................................................................... 12
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................................. 13

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Important safety information
Important safety information
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the
product.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always
include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.
• This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at
www.sennheiser.com.
Before operation
• Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by customers in
breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
During operation
• Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the product can short-
circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Keep all liquids away from the
product.
• Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product. Solvents or cleansing
agents can damage the surface of the product.
• Only use the product within the specified temperature range (see “Specifica-
tions” on page 11).
After operation
• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.
Intended use
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety
information”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in
this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction
manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

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The MKH 8070
The MKH 8070
The MKH 8070 is a gun microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series
that convinces with its excellent directivity and especially natural sound. The
microphone’s special design ensures that off-axis sound is attenuated without col-
orations. The MKH 8070 is especially suitable for distance recording situations, e.g.
in film and TV, both in the studio and outdoors.
The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for
more than 50 years, now brought to highest level of perfection. Among the many
advantages of this principle are an extremely low inherent self-noise, the capa-
bility to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion and a high resistance
to adverse climatic conditions.
• Lobar pick-up pattern
•Verynaturalsound
• Off-axis sound is attenuated without colorations while a uniform sound
structure is maintained
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of delicate sound
structures
• Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output: no coupling of spurious sig-
nals, minimal distortion
• High output signal voltage ensures interference-free signal paths
• Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating
• Extremely weather-proof due to high-frequency circuit
• Can be used as an analog or – with the digital module – digital microphone
• Versatile use due to the extensive range of accessories available for the
MKH 8000 series, e.g.:
– MZD 8000 digital module
– MZF 8000 filter module
– Windshield systems
–Shockmounts
A list of accessories can be found on the MKH 8070 product page
at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local
Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.

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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
Microphone, consisting of the MKH 8070 microphone head and
the MZX 8000 XLR module
MZQ 8070 microphone clamp
MZW 8070 foam windshield
Instruction manual
Frequency response sheet
Threaded transport tube
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MKH 8070
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Product overview
Product overview
1Foam windshield
2Microphone head
3XLR module
4Microphone clamp (thread adaptor included for 3/8” and 5/8” threads)
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation
Putting the MKH 8070 into operation
Connecting the microphone
Connection data of the MKH 8070:
• 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (P48, as per IEC 61938)
• XLR-3 connector, balanced
To connect the MKH 8070 to a mixing console or recording device:
왘Connect the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone.
왘Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or
recording device.
Attaching the microphone
왘Select the suitable mounting thread:
– Without thread insert: 5/8” thread
– Thread insert: 3/8” thread
왘Screw the microphone clamp 4to a stand.
왘Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp: Make sure
that the lateral slots are not covered.
왘Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp and fix them by
screwing the wing screw tight.
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation
To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the optional shock mount.
Using the windshield
The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by
approx. 25 dB.
왘Place the MZW 8070 foam windshield 1over the microphone head 2so that
all lateral slots are covered.
Alternative windshields are available as accessories and can be found on
the MKH 8070 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
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Using optional modules
Using optional modules
You can retrofit and extend the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 micro-
phone series by using optional modules.
The MZF 8000 filter module
The MZF 8000 filter module has been specially designed for broadcast and film
applications. It effectively filters out interference caused by infrasound, such a low-
frequency wind and handling noise.
왘If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable
and to avoid short-circuits.
왘Unscrew the microphone head 2from the XLR module 3.
왘Screw the MZF 8000 filter module 4at a suitable place in the audio signal
chain between microphone head and XLR module.
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Using optional modules
The MZD 8000 digital module
The MZD 8000 digital module is an A/D converter for all microphone heads of the
MKH 8000 series. The sound of the MKH 8000 series is converted to digital directly
at the microphone head, ensuring that the warm, natural, yet clear and powerful
sound of the microphones is maintained in full quality along the entire signal chain.
The MZD 8000 digital module eliminates cable losses and, most importantly, fea-
tures a converter and surrounding circuitry that have been optimally matched to
the microphone.
왘If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable
and to avoid short-circuits.
왘Unscrew the microphone head 2from the XLR module 3.
왘Screw the MZD 8000 digital module 5to the microphone head.
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