Sennheiser MKH 800 Transformerless Condenser Microphone

MKH 800 Transformerless Condenser Microphone description:

The MKH 800 condenser microphone is the first microphone to fully utilise the wider frequency response and dynamic range of the new high bitrate 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

• Extended frequency response up to 50 kHz
• Wide, flat frequency response
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise, wide dynamic range
• Switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable treble emphasis
• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
• LED for on-axis alignment
• Anodised light metal body
• Highly versatile - used on orchstral recording, drum overheads, piano, percussion, acoustic guitars, string spots, bass
• 1 x MKH 800 P 48, 1 x MZS 80 shock mount and 1 MZW 80 windshield included

Specifications:

• Pick-up pattern: Omni-directional/Cardioid/fig. eight
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 40 mV/Pa +- 1 dB
• Nominal impedance: 150 Ohm
• Min. terminating impedance: 2000 Ohm
• Equivalent noise level: 10 dB
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 20 dB
• Power supply: Phantom 48 +- 4 V
• Current consumption: 3 mA
• Dimensions: d 27 x 176 mm
• Weight: 135 g