Sennheiser MK 8

Sennheiser MK 8 Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Sennheiser MK 8 is a professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for advanced home studios and professional recording environments. It features dual 1-inch gold-sputtered diaphragms and offers exceptional versatility with five switchable polar patterns, making it suitable for a wide range of recording applications.

Features

• Dual 1-inch gold-sputtered diaphragms: Provide warm, detailed and precise sound reproduction.
• 5 switchable polar patterns: Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, and figure-8.
• 3-position low-cut filter: Reduces rumble and compensates proximity effect.
• 3-position pad switch: Handles loud sound sources without distortion.
• Low self-noise design: Clean recordings suitable for critical studio work.
• Internal shock-mounted capsule: Reduces handling and structure-borne noise.
• Rugged metal housing: Built for long-term professional use.

Benefits

• Extremely versatile microphone for vocals, instruments, and studio production.
• Adaptable to different recording environments thanks to multiple patterns and filters.
• Delivers warm yet detailed sound with strong musical character.
• Suitable for both beginners and advanced recording engineers.

Package Contents: Sennheiser MK 8 microphone, MZQ 4 microphone clip, pouch, quick guide

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: Large-diaphragm condenser
• Transducer principle: Externally polarized condenser
• Polar patterns: Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: approx. 10 dB(A)
• Dynamic range: approx. 130 dB
• Sensitivity: approx. 17.4 mV/Pa
• Max SPL: up to 140 dB (depending on pad setting)
• Impedance: approx. 50 Ω
• Power supply: 48V phantom power
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Dimensions: approx. 160 × 57 mm
• Weight: approx. 485 g

Applications

• Studio vocals: Professional recording and voice-over work
• Instruments: Acoustic guitar, piano, strings, and room recording
• Project studios: Versatile all-purpose condenser microphone
• Sound design: Multi-pattern recording techniques (e.g., stereo, M/S)

Keywords

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