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MKH 8090

The MKH 8090

The MKH 8090

The MKH 8090 is a high-end wide cardioid studio condenser microphone from the
modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This RF condenser microphone is especially
suitable for orchestral recordings because it can be used both as a main mirco-
phone and as a support microphone. 

The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for
more than 50 years, now brought to highest level of perfection. Among the many
advantages of this principle are an extremely low inherent self-noise, the capa-
bility to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion and a high resistance
to adverse climatic conditions.

Wide cardioid pick-up pattern

Very  natural  sound

Can be used as an analog or – with the digital module – digital microphone

Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of delicate sound
structures

Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion 

Transformerless and fully floating balanced output: no coupling of spurious
signals, minimal distortion

High output signal voltage ensures interference-free signal paths

Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating 

Extremely weather-proof due to high-frequency circuit

Versatile use due to the extensive range of accessories available for the
MKH 8000 series, e.g.:

– MZD 8000 digital module

– MZF 8000 filter module

– Windshield systems

– Shock  mounts

A list of accessories can be found on the MKH 8090 product page at
www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local
Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.

Summary of Contents for MKH 8090

Page 1: ...MKH 8090 Studio microphone Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...product Liquids entering the product can short circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics Only use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean the product Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product Only use the product within the specified temperature range see Specifica tions on page 6 After operation Use the product with care and store it in a clean dust free environment Int...

Page 3: ...ttern Very natural sound Can be used as an analog or with the digital module digital microphone Exceptionally low inherent self noise prevents masking of delicate sound structures Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion Transformerless and fully floating balanced output no coupling of spurious signals minimal distortion High output signal voltage ensures interference fre...

Page 4: ... microphone clamp thread adaptor included for 3 8 and 5 8 threads MZW 8000 double layered windshield Instruction manual Frequency response sheet Carrying case 1 Windshield double layered 2 Microphone head 3 XLR module 4 Microphone clamp thread adaptor included for 3 8 and 5 8 threads 1 00 dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 50 Hz 100 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 5: ...ct the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone 왘 Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or recording device Attaching the microphone 왘 Select the suitable mounting thread Without thread insert 5 8 thread Thread insert 3 8 thread 왘 Screw the microphone clamp 4 to a stand 왘 Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp Make sure that the later...

Page 6: ...tending the microphone You can retrofit and extend the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 micro phone series by exchanging the microphone head or by using optional modules 왘 Disconnect all cables from the microphone 왘 Unscrew the microphone head 2 from the XLR module 3 왘 Add for example the MZF 8000 filter module 5 왘 Screw the modules together again Alternative windshields are available as access...

Page 7: ...quids away from the product Pick up pattern wide cardioid Frequency response 30 Hz to 50 kHz Sensitivity 34 dBV Pa 20 mV Pa 44 dBV Pa 6 3 mV Pa with MZF 8000 filter module Max SPL 142 dB SPL with and without MZF 8000 filter module Equivalent noise level 13 dB A DIN IEC 651 23 dB CCIR 268 3 Nominal impedance 25 Min terminating impedance 2 k Phantom powering 48 V 4 V P48 IEC 61938 Current consumptio...

Page 8: ...esponse curve 30 30 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 dB 60 60 90 90 120 120 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz 32000 Hz 150 150 180 dB 20 30 40 50 60 70 90 0 20 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 10 ...

Page 9: ... partner In compliance with the following requirements RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC CE Declaration of Conformity EMC Directive 2004 108 EC The declaration is available at www sennheiser com In compliance with Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment Europe EMC EN 55103 1 2 USA FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B Ca...

Page 10: ...Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www sennheiser com Printed in Germany Publ 09 12 544742 A01 ...

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