MKH 8050

The Sennheiser MKH 8050 super-cardioid microphone is great for recording soloists or large instruments.

From the Manufacturer:

Super-cardioid microphone. Perfect for recording soloists, large instruments like the grand piano but also orchestras. Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern. Absolute acoustical separation of instruments.

The super-cardioid MKH 8050 will give higher attenuation of off-axis sound from the side than its cardioid sister model. It is a good choice for recording soloists, where the requirements for lateral acoustic separation are higher.

Features:

• Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
• Extremly low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non reflective Nextel coating
• Provides optimum separation of instruments

Specifications:

• Dimensions: Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
• Weight (g): 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Max. sound pressure level: 142 dB SPL
• Pickup pattern: Supercardioid
• Sensitivity: -34 dBV/Pa
• Transducer principle: RF condenser microphone
• Transducer type: Condenser
• Connection: Wireless
• What’s in the box:
  • Microphone head MKHC 8050
  • XLR module MZX 8000
  • Microphone clip MZQ 8000
  • Windshield MZW 8000
  • Transport caser
  • User manual