Sennheiser MKH 800 P48 Condenser Microphone

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

Product Specs

• Dimensions

  Ø 27 x 176 mm 

• Frequency response (microphone)

  30 - 50000 Hz 

• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)

  40 mV/Pa +- 1 dB 

• • Nominal impedance

    150 Ω 

  • Min. terminating impedance

    2000 Ω 

  • Equivalent noise level

    10 dB 

  • Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3

    20 dB 

  • Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)

    136 (142) dB / 1 kHz 

  • Current consumption

    3 mA 

  • Battery Specification

    48 +- 4 V Phantom