Sennheiser MK8
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Sennheiser
MK8
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The Sennheiser MK 8 is a seriously impressive mic – the dual-membrane design gives it a clarity and detail you don't often hear at this level. It's a fantastic all-rounder, perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, and even some drum overheads. If you’re a serious home recordist or a professional looking for a workhorse mic, this one's worth a close look.
Product Description
- Sennheiser MK 8
- Double Membrane Studio
- Real Condenser Microphone
- 5 Switchable polar patterns: Omnidirectional
- sub-cardioid
- cardioid
- super-cardioid
- bi-directional
- 3-Step low cut and roll off filter: flat
- 60 Hz - 18 dB/octave
- 100 Hz - 6 dB/octave
- 3-Step pad: 0 DB
- -10 dB
- -20 dB
- Two 1" membranes with 24 karat gold coating
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure: 142dB
- Sensitivity: -37 dBV
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Soft suspension capsule
- Low self-noise and high maximum sound pressure level
- Robust metal housing
- Requires 48 V phantom power (P48)
- Incl. MZQ 4 microphone clamp
- instruction manual
- Matching spider: Article Nr #268989# (not included)
- • Dual-membrane design yields exceptionally clean, detailed recordings.
- • Gold-coated diaphragms provide a warm, extended high-frequency response.
- • Switchable polar patterns offer remarkable versatility for various recording scenarios.
- • Robust metal housing and soft suspension capsule minimize unwanted vibrations.
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for home studios.
- • Requires phantom power, limiting compatibility with some older interfaces.
- • The large capsule size can be unwieldy for close-miking certain instruments.
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