The Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Microphone is outstanding instrument mic ideal for “spaced pair” and “Decca Tree” recordings or the use in an OSS “Jecklin Disk“ array. Featuring accurate directional pattern, wide frequency response, and extremely low distortion and inherent self-noise, it is perfect for stereo and surround recordings.
The Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Microphone is ideal for recording large and small sound sources, for a "Decca Tree" or for use in an OSS "Jecklin Disk" array. As it does not suffer from a proximity effect, the Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Compact Microphone is also a good choice for close-miking. If the acoustic ambiance is right, it will provide very impressive recordings. The extra octave at the bottom end makes the Sennheiser MKH 8020 perfect for recording pipe organs, grand piano and acoustic double-bass.
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Microphone Features
- Omni-directional pick-up pattern
- Modular design
- Wide frequency response 10 to 60.000 Hz
- Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
- Extremely low inherent self-noise
- Accurate directional pattern
- Non reflective Nextel coating
- Ideal for stereo and surround recordings, as an M microphone and for ambience
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Microphone Specifications
- Frequency Response: 10 - 60.000 Hz
- Audio Output: XLR-3M Balanced, Transformerless, Floating
- Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz): 31 mV/Pa (- 30 dBV/Pa)
- Nominal Impedance: 25 O
- Min. Terminating Impedance: 1000 O
- Phantom Powering: 48 V +/- 4V
- Equivalent Noise Level: 10 dB(A)
- Equivalent Noise Level Weighted As Per CCIR: 21 dB
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Passive): 138 dB SPL
- Current Consumption: 3,3 mA
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omnidirectional Microphone Includes
- 1 x Sennheiser MKHC 8020 Microphone Head
- 1 x Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module
- 1 x Sennheiser MZQ 8000 Microphone Clip
- 1 x Sennheiser MZW 8000 Windshield
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Transport Case
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Great Sound, Poor Quality Control
Mar 30th 2013The sound of this mic is not in question; it's one of the best flat omnis available today. However, Sennheiser seems to be having difficulty with their Nextel coating process. It just flakes off the mic. Removing the mic from the mount that came in the box and from Sennheiser's own shockmount destroys the finish on the mic. I've had it for a few days and it already looks like I've been abusing it for years.