Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Microphone is a premium choice for audio professionals and enthusiasts who demand superior sound quality. With its super-cardioid pick-up pattern, the MKH 8050 provides higher attenuation of off-axis sound compared to its cardioid counterpart, making it an excellent choice for recording soloists where lateral acoustic separation is critical. This microphone not only delivers an accurate directional pattern but also features a modular design that enhances its versatility and ease of use.

This high-performance microphone is known for its wide frequency response, ranging from 30 to 50,000 Hz, which ensures that every note is captured with remarkable fidelity. The symmetrical transducer with two backplates results in exceptionally low distortion and inherent self-noise, making it ideal for professional studio recordings. With a non-reflective Nextel coating, the MKH 8050 reduces visual interference, ensuring that it doesn't distract during recordings. For those looking to achieve pristine sound separation of instruments, this microphone provides optimum results.

The Sennheiser MKH 8050 also boasts a lightweight design, weighing only 25 grams without the XLR module and 55 grams with it, making it highly portable and easy to handle. With a nominal impedance of 25 OHM and a low equivalent noise level, this microphone ensures that your recordings are clear and detailed. Powered by 48V phantom power, the MKH 8050 is ready to deliver professional-quality audio in any setting.

Key Features

• Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response: 30 to 50,000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates for extremely low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Provides optimum separation of instruments

Specifications

• Dimensions: 19 mm (diameter), 41 mm (length), 74 mm (length with XLR module)
• Frequency response: 30 - 50,000 Hz
• Weight: 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Pick-up pattern: super-cardioid
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
• Nominal impedance: 25 OHM
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000 OHM
• Phantom powering: 48 V +/- 4 V
• Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 22 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 142 dB SPL
• Current consumption: 3.3 mA

Package Contents

• 1 x Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Microphone