High-resolution digital recording technology only makes sense when the microphone is up to par. The state-of the–art no-noise microphones of the Sennheiser MKH series definitely are. Leaving nothing out and adding nothing to the sound itself this series of truth-loving condenser mics is made for the requirements of high-class professional studio production indoors and outdoors.
The wide-cardioid is a pattern halfway between omni-directional and cardioid. 10 dB rear attenuation causes a moderate off-axis sound reduction and a good reverberation balance at larger recording distances, especially in rooms with less than perfect acoustics. Like the omni-directional, the wide-cardioid pattern is ideal for large sound sources. It causes less bass emphasis when used for close-miking than the cardioid pattern.
The MKH 8090 is a high-end RF condenser microphone with a wide cardioid pick-up pattern. It is the ideal main microphone when less acoustic impression of space is demanded. As a support microphone it excels in capturing larger groups of instruments. The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for more than 50 years, now 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.
Features:
- Wide cardioid pick-up pattern
- Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
- Very natural sound
- Can be used as a digital microphone – with the MZD 8000 digital module
- Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
- Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
- Transformerless, fully floating balanced output
- High output signal
- Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel® coating
- Extremely weather-proof due to high-frequency circuit
- Extensive range of accessories
- Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
| Dimensions | diameter 19 mm, length 41 mm (incl. XLR- module MZX 8000: 75 mm) |
| Audio-XLR connector | XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz to 50 kHz |
| Transducer principle | RF condenser microphone |
| Weight | (incl. XLR-module MZX 8000: 55 g) |
| Pick-up pattern | wide cardioid |
| Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) | 20 mV/Pa (34 dBV/Pa) with filter module MZF 8000: 6,3 mV/Pa ( 44 dBV/Pa) |
| Nominal impedance | 25 Ω |
| Min. terminating impedance | 2000 Ω |
| Phantom powering | 48 V +/- 4 V |
| Equivalent noise level | 13 dB(A) |
| Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3 | 23 dB |
| Maximum sound pressure level (passive) | 142 dB SPL with and without filter module MZF 8000 |
| Current consumption | 3,3 mA |