Sennheiser MKH 8020 User manual

Instructions for use

MKH 8020

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Contents

Important safety information ........................................................ 2

The MKH 8020 ................................................................................... 3

Delivery includes ............................................................................... 4

Putting the microphone into operation ....................................... 5

Connecting the microphone ...................................................... 5

Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip ......... 5

Using the windshield .................................................................. 5

Exchanging the microphone head ................................................. 6

Accessories ........................................................................................ 7

Specifications .................................................................................... 8

Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................... 10

Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!

We have designed this product to give you reliable operation

over many years. Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the

design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic

equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in

this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions

carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser

products quickly and to the fullest.

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Important safety information

Notes on these

instructions for use

yPlease read these instructions carefully and completely

before using the microphone.

yMake these instructions easily accessible to all users at all

times.

yAlways include these instructions when passing the

microphone on to third parties.

Before putting the

microphone into

operation

yNever open the microphone. If devices are opened by

customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty

becomes null and void.

During operation yWater entering the housing of the microphone can cause a

short-circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the

microphone from wetness. Use only a slightly damp cloth to

clean the microphone.

yDo not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures

(normal operating temperatures: 10 °C to 35 °C).

After operation yUse the microphone with care and store it in a clean, dust-

free environment.

Intended use of the microphone

Intended use includes:

yhaving read these instructions, especially the chapter

“Important safety information” on page 2,

yusing the microphone within the operating conditions and

limitations described in this instruction manual.

“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as

described in these instructions, or under operating conditions

which differ from those described herein.

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The MKH 8020

The MKH 8020 is a high-end omni-directional studio condenser

microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series.

This series has the following features:

yExceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of

filigree sound structures

ySymmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low

distortion

yExtremely wide frequency response for an optimum

resolution of the finest details

yTransformerless and fully floating balanced output provides

for easy connection at minimal distortion

yHigh sensitivity ensures interference-free transmission with

a high signal voltage

yFrequency independent directional characteristics for

minimum colouration in the direct and diffuse field

yRugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating,

making the microphone the ideal choice for in-vision use

yCompact design and small diameter allow the unobtrusive

positioning of the microphone, even close to instruments

yModular design provides for easy exchange of the

microphone heads and the use of specially-tailored

accessories to suit every application

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Delivery includes

1 x microphone, consisting of

– MKH 8020 microphone head and

– MZX 8000 XLR module

1 x MZQ 8000 microphone clip

1 x MZW 8000 double-layered windshield

1 x carrying case

1 x instructions for use

쐃Windshield, double-layered

쐇Microphone head

쐋XLR module

쐏Microphone clip

(thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8" threads)

쐃

쐇

쐋

쐏

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Putting the microphone into operation

Connecting the microphone

Connection data of the MKH 8020:

y48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596)

yXLR-3

ybalanced

y25 Ωimpedance

y1000 Ωmin. terminating impedance

왘Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the

microphone to the sound recording device. The sound

recording device must provide 48 V phantom powering.

Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip

왘Select the suitable mounting thread:

– Without thread insert: 5/8" thread

– Thread insert: 3/8" thread

왘Screw the microphone clip 쐏to a floor or table stand.

왘Place the microphone into the microphone clip.

Using the windshield

왘Slide on the wind shield 쐃to minimize wind noise.

The wind shield changes the sound only slightly, but

attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB.

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Exchanging the microphone head

You can retrofit the microphones of the modular MKH 8000

series by exchanging the microphone head.

왘Unscrew the microphone capsule 쐇from the XLR module 쐋.

왘Screw the new microphone head 쐇to the XLR module 쐋.

쐇

쐋

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Accessories

Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts

502094 MKHC 8020: Microphone head, omni-directional

502095 MKHC 8040: Microphone head, cardioid

502096 MKHC 8050: Microphone head, super-cardioid

502098 MZX 8000: XLR module

502333 MZW 8000: Windshield, double-layered

502315 MZE 8015: Extension tube, 15 cm

502433 MZE 8030: Extension tube, 30 cm

502316 MZE 8060: Extension tube, 60 cm

502317 MZE 8120: Extension tube, 120 cm

502434 MZEF 8030: Vertical bar, 30 cm

502318 MZEF 8060: Vertical bar, 60 cm

502319 MZEF 8120: Vertical bar, 120 cm

502322 MZFS 8000: Floor stand

502323 MZG 8000: Swivel joint

502324 MZGE 8000: Bar connector, mono

502325 MZGE 8002: Bar connector, stereo

502326 MZL 8003: Remote cable, 3 m

502327 MZL 8010: Remote cable, 10 m

502328 MZQ 8000: Microphone clip

502329 MZQ 8001: Mini clip

502330 MZS 8000: Shock mount

502331 MZT 8000: Metal table stand

502332 MZT 8001: Table stand with acrylic base

502435 MZH 8000: Ceiling mount

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Specifications

Pick-up pattern omni-directional

Frequency response 10 Hz – 70 kHz

Sensitivity −30 dBV/Pa (31 mV/Pa)

Max. sound pressure level 138 dB SPL

Equivalent noise level 10 dB(A) (DIN 651)

21 dB (CCIR 268-3)

Power supply 48 V (P48) phantom powering

Current consumption 3.3 mA

Diameter 19 mm

Length 41 mm (75 mm with MZX 8000)

Weight 25 g (55 g with MZX 8000)

Temperature range −10 °C to +60 °C

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