Sennheiser MK 8 Vocal Recording Microphone

The MK 8 offers a great solution for advanced home recording applications and project studios alike. It is the microphone for people who pour all of their passion into their audio projects. The MK 8 offers sophisticated options to sign off your sound with your own personal handwriting. The dual-diaphragm condenser microphone delivers warm and precise sound reproduction. Its five independent polar patters allow for a multitude of recording applications and sound design options. 
No matter which mixing desk or recording device is used, the MK 8 matches the input sensitivity with a 3-step attenuator. Two adjustable filters compensate for the proximity effect as well as low frequency rumble or structure born noise.

The MK 8 has dual one-inch diaphragms precisely spattered with 24-carat gold. The shock-mounted capsule is accommodated within a sturdy metal housing.

The MK 8 will be available in late summer 2014.

The MK 8. Pride in Sound - Made in Germany.

FEATURES

• Dual-diaphragm true condenser microphone

• Five switchable polar patterns

• 3-position switchable low cut/roll-off filter

• 3-position pad switch

• Two 24-carat gold plated 1” diaphragms

• Shock-mounted capsule

• Rugged metal housing

• Safely sheltered electronics

• Designed and made in Germany

Product Specs

• Dimensions

  160 x 57 mm (L x D) 

• Frequency response

  20 Hz – 20 kHz 

• Transducer principle

  externally polarised condenser microphone, 1‘‘ diaphragm 

• • Weight

    485 g 

  • Pick-up pattern

    Switchable: omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-eight 

  • Nominal impedance

    50 Ohms 

  • Min. terminating impedance

    1000 Ohms 

  • Storage temperature

    -20°C to 60°C 

  • Operating temperature

    0°C to +40°C 

  • AF sensitivity

    14,1 mV /-37 dB dBV 

  • Equivalent noise level

    10 dB(A) 

  • Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)

    142 dB SPL (Dämpfung 0 dB) 

  • Power supply

    48 V phantom powering (P48) 

  • Current consumption

    4,1 mA 

  • Dynamic range

    132 dB 

  • Low-cut filter

    Switchable: Low cut: 60 Hz, -18dB/Octave / Roll off: 100 Hz, -6dB/Octave 

  • Pre-emphasis

    Switchable: 0dB, -10dB, -20dB