MKH 8070

The Sennheiser MKH 8070 long shotgun microphone is ideal for picking up distant sounds, such as in major broadcast or sporting events.

From the Manufacturer:

Long shotgun microphone. Ideal for major broadcast and sporting events. Extreme directivity, reliably capturing distant sounds even under the toughest sonic and climatic conditions. Extremely weather-proof.

The long shotgun microphone MKH 8070 was especially designed for picking up distant sources of sound in best quality. Its very natural sound makes it the ideal choice for major broadcast and sporting events. Featuring extreme directivity and a pronounced lobar pick-up pattern it will reliably capture that magic moment from a distance, even under the toughest sonic and climatic conditions. The MKH 8070's special design ensures attenuation of off-axis sound without coloration.

Features:

• Lobar pick-up pattern
• Enhanced directivity
• Very natural sound
• Uncolored off-axis sound
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
• Extremely low distortion
• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
• High output signal
• Rugged metal housing
• Non-reflective Nextel® coating
• Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit• Nextel®- • Becomes a digital mic when combined with the MZD 8000 digital module
• Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

Specifications:

• Dimensions: diameter 19 mm, lenght 465 mm (432 mm excluding XLR module)
• Weight (g): 886
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Max. sound pressure level: 124 dB SPL
• Pickup pattern: Lobar
• Sensitivity: -24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa)
• Transducer principle: RF condenser microphone
• Transducer type: Condenser
• Connection: Wired
• What’s in the box:
  • Shotgun microphone MKH 8070
  • Microphone clip
  • Foam wind shield
  • Threaded transport tube
  • User manual