Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

The MKH 800 TWIN is a universal studio condenser microphone of exceptional quality. It includes a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push-pull transducers with high linearity. This is a "side fire" microphone with the two cardioid pick-up patterns of the transducer aligned back-to-back across the axis of the microphone. The signals of both transducers are not combined in the microphone in order to generate differing pick-up patterns but are available separately as two channels at the microphone output. This allows the pick-up patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN to be remotely adjusted. The signals can be combined in any desired way in the mixing console in order to create all pick-up patterns from omni-directional to figure-8 with an infinite number of intermediate stages. Based on the legendary MKH 800, this microphone opens up to a new dimension of studio recordings.

Features

• Color: Nickel
• The remote adjustability and the variable pick-up patterns make the MKH 800 TWIN a universal main microphone, soloist microphone or supporting microphone.
• The pick-up patterns can be set and optimised under monitoring conditions. In other words, it is not necessary to fix the pick-up patterns definitively before recording.
• A wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible (including in parallel).
• Saving of the microphone signals in two channels also allows an unlimited range of mixes to be realised at a later date.
• The high sensitivity ensures interference-free signal paths as a result of high signal levels. The inherent noise of downstream microphone amplifiers is thus of minor importance.
• Very low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound structures. The depth of the acoustic can be heard more clearly too.
• High linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the sound even at high sound levels.
• The frequency response extends to 50 kHz, thus improving the resolution for complex acoustic details.
• Stable pick-up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field.
• Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised.
• The small, slim design and the optionally dark housing design (Nextel) make it visually unobtrusive.

Technical Data

• Dimensions d 27 mm, l 136 mm
• Frequency response (microphone) 30 - 50000 Hz
• Transducer principle (Microphone) RF condenser microphone
• Weight 172 g
• Pick-up pattern omni-directional, cardioid, figure-of-eight
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) 40 mV/Pa (-28 dBV)
• Nominal impedance 100 Ohm
• Min. terminating impedance 2000 Ohm
• Phantom powering 48V +/- 4V
• Equivalent noise level 12 dB (A)
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3 20 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level (passiv) 134 dB SPL
• Current consumption 2 x 3.1 mA
• Dynamic range 122 dB(A), 114 dB (CCIR)