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Sennheiser MKH8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

SKU: SEMKH8050 MFR: MKH 8050
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with this Sennheiser condenser microphone's supercardioid pattern.
  • Achieve professional recordings using the MKH8050's wide 30-50000 Hz frequency response range.
  • Enjoy ultra-low noise (13 dB) ensuring clean sound for critical recording applications.
  • This durable, compact microphone is perfect for film, broadcast, and studio environments.
  • Experience consistent performance with precise supercardioid polar pattern for focused sound.
  • Get superior sound quality with high sensitivity; ideal for detailed instrument recordings.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?DARIELL P : it was recommended for interior dialogue for filmmaking.Paul F : I do many indoor interviews and my current mic doesn't flatter certain voices. It's been a long time coming and I'm excited to see how it sounds!OR T : Recommended Mic for Indoors Dialog

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Sennheiser MKH8050 Specifications

  • Transducer

    Condenser

  • Polar Pattern

    Supercardioid

  • Frequency response

    30 - 50000 Hz

  • Audio output

    XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating

  • Sensitivity

    20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) (in free field, no load (1kHz))

  • Nominal impedance

    25 Ohm

  • Min. terminating impedance

    1000 Ohm

  • Phantom powering

    48 V +/- 4 V

  • Equivalent noise level

    13 dB

  • Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3)

    22 dB (weighted as per CCIR 468-3)

  • Maximum sound pressure level (passive)

    142 dB SPL

  • Current consumption

    3.3 mA

  • Dimensions (Dia.xL)

    19x74mm / 0.74x2.91"
    19x41mm / 0.74x1.61" (without XLR module)

  • Weight

    55g / 1.94oz
    25g / 0.88oz (without XLR module)

  • UPC Code

    615104263031

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About Sennheiser MKH8050

Become an audio recording aficionado with the Sennheiser MKH8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone, a premium choice for professionals seeking exceptional sound quality with superior off-axis noise rejection. The MKH8050 stands out with its supercardioid pickup pattern, offering a tighter focus on the sound source while providing higher attenuation of side noises compared to its cardioid counterparts. This makes it an ideal microphone for capturing soloists in intricate detail, ensuring that every nuance is recorded with clarity.

Designed with the discerning audio professional in mind, the MKH8050 boasts a modular design, allowing for flexibility and ease of use in a variety of recording situations. The compact size of this microphone belies its robust construction and reliability in demanding studio environments or during outdoor shoots.

The microphone's frequency response is tailored to preserve natural sound, with a smooth and flat response across the spectrum, ensuring that your recordings are true to life. The MKH8050 also features a low inherent self-noise level, which guarantees that your recordings will be free of unwanted noise, making it perfect for capturing the subtlest of sounds in music, dialogue, and ambient soundscapes.

Whether you're recording in a controlled studio setting or out in the field, the Sennheiser MKH8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone is engineered to deliver professional-grade audio fidelity. Elevate your sound recording capabilities with this exceptional microphone, a testament to Sennheiser's commitment to audio excellence.

Sennheiser MKH8050 Features

  • Super-cardioid pick-up pattern
  • Modular design
  • Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
  • Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
  • Extremely low inherent self-noise
  • Accurate directional pattern
  • Non reflective Nextel coating
  • Provides optimum separation of instruments

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with this Sennheiser condenser microphone's supercardioid pattern.
  • Achieve professional recordings using the MKH8050's wide 30-50000 Hz frequency response range.
  • Enjoy ultra-low noise (13 dB) ensuring clean sound for critical recording applications.
  • This durable, compact microphone is perfect for film, broadcast, and studio environments.
  • Experience consistent performance with precise supercardioid polar pattern for focused sound.
  • Get superior sound quality with high sensitivity; ideal for detailed instrument recordings.

What's in the box:

  • Sennheiser MKH8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
  • XLR Module MZX 8000
  • Microphone Clip MZQ 8000
  • Windshield MZW 8000
  • User Manual
  • Aluminum Transport Case
  • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Warranty