The Sennheiser MKH 8050 Super-Cardioid Microphone is a compact, high-performance condenser microphone designed for pristine vocal and instrument capture in both studio and live sound environments. Its modular design includes the MKHC 8050 supercardioid capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module, offering flexibility without compromising fidelity.
With its symmetrical transducer and dual back-plate design, the MKH 8050 delivers extremely low distortion and exceptional audio transparency. The wide, balanced frequency response ensures accurate reproduction of every nuance, making it ideal for solo instruments or intimate vocal work where clarity is essential.
The super-cardioid pattern provides superior rejection of off-axis sound, surpassing even its MKH 8040 sibling and ensuring maximum acoustic isolation. Its matte Nextel coating minimizes light reflections, allowing for discreet placement based purely on sonic needs. The MKH 8050 is a go-to solution for demanding recording scenarios requiring absolute detail and separation.
Features
- Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
- Modular Design
- Wide frequency response: 30 – 50,000 Hz
- Extremely low distortion
- Extremely low inherent self-noise
- Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern
- Very even directional diagram
- Non-reflective Nextel® coating
- Optimum separation of instruments
- Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones
Specifications
| Dimensions |
Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module) |
| Pick-up pattern |
Super cardioid |
| Equivalent noise level |
13 dB(A) |
Transducer principle (Microphone)
|
RF condenser microphone
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Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)
|
20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
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Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR
|
22 dB
|
Frequency response
|
30 - 50000 Hz
|
Nominal impedance
|
25 Ω
|
Maximum sound pressure level (passive)
|
142 dB SPL
|
Weight
|
25 g (55 g with XLR module)
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Min. terminating impedance
|
1000 Ω
|
Current consumption
|
3,3 mA
|
Audio output
|
XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
|
Phantom powering
|
48 V +/- 4 V
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