Sennheiser MK 8 – Professional Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Overview

The Sennheiser MK 8 is a flagship large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for demanding professional recording applications. Featuring a dual-diaphragm capsule and five selectable polar patterns, it delivers exceptional versatility for vocals, speech, acoustic instruments, piano, drum overheads, and studio production.

Its wide dynamic range, ultra-low self-noise, switchable low-cut filter, and -10 dB pad make the MK 8 an outstanding solution for both professional recording studios and high-end project studios.

Features

• Large dual-diaphragm true condenser capsule
• Five selectable polar patterns
• Natural and highly detailed sound reproduction
• Extremely low self-noise
• Wide dynamic range
• Switchable -10 dB pad
• Two-stage low-cut filter
• Optimized for vocals, voice-over, podcasting, and professional instrument recording
• Rugged all-metal construction

Technical Specifications

• Microphone Type: Large-Diaphragm Dual-Diaphragm True Condenser
• Polar Patterns:
• Omnidirectional
• Wide Cardioid
• Cardioid
• Supercardioid
• Figure-8
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity:
• Omnidirectional: 23 mV/Pa
• Wide Cardioid: 23 mV/Pa
• Cardioid: 23 mV/Pa
• Supercardioid: 21 mV/Pa
• Figure-8: 22 mV/Pa
• Nominal Impedance: 50 Ω
• Minimum Load Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Equivalent Noise Level:
• Cardioid: 10 dB(A)
• Omnidirectional: 11 dB(A)
• Wide Cardioid: 11 dB(A)
• Supercardioid: 12 dB(A)
• Figure-8: 13 dB(A)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
• Cardioid: 84 dB(A)
• Maximum SPL:
• 140 dB SPL
• 150 dB SPL (-10 dB Pad engaged)
• Pad: -10 dB
• Low Cut Filter:
• 60 Hz
• 100 Hz
• Power Requirement: 48 V Phantom Power (P48)
• Current Consumption: 4.1 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Dimensions: Ø 57 × 196 mm
• Weight: 485 g

Package Contents

• Sennheiser MK 8 Microphone
• MZQ 4 Microphone Clamp
• Carrying Case
• User Documentation
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