Sennheiser Microphone MKH 8000 User Manual

MKH 8040  
Stereo  
Instructions for use  
 
Contents  
Connecting the microphone ...................................................... 5  
Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip ......... 5  
Using the windshield .................................................................. 5  
Suitable stereo recording techniques ........................................... 6  
Exchanging the microphone head ................................................. 7  
Accessories ........................................................................................ 7  
Specifications .................................................................................... 8  
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................... 10  
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!  
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation  
over many years. Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the  
design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic  
equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in  
this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions  
carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser  
products quickly and to the fullest.  
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Important safety information  
Notes on these y Please read these instructions carefully and completely  
instructions for use  
before using the microphone.  
y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all  
times.  
y Always include these instructions when passing the  
microphone on to third parties.  
Before putting the y Never open the microphone. If devices are opened by  
microphone into  
operation  
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty  
becomes null and void.  
During operation y Water entering the housing of the microphone can cause a  
short-circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the  
microphone from wetness. Use only a slightly damp cloth to  
clean the microphone.  
y Do not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures  
(normal operating temperatures: 10 °C to 35 °C).  
After operation y Use the microphone with care and store it in a clean, dust-  
free environment.  
Intended use of the microphone  
Intended use includes:  
y having read these instructions, especially the chapter  
“Important safety information” on page 2,  
y using the microphone within the operating conditions and  
limitations described in this instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as  
described in these instructions, or under operating conditions  
which differ from those described herein.  
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The MKH 8040  
The MKH 8040 is a high-end cardioid studio condenser  
microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series.  
This series has the following features:  
y Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of  
filigree sound structures  
y Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low  
distortion  
y Extremely wide frequency response for an optimum  
resolution of the finest details  
y Transformerless and fully floating balanced output provides  
for easy connection at minimal distortion  
y High sensitivity ensures interference-free transmission with  
a high signal voltage  
y Frequency independent directional characteristics for  
minimum colouration in the direct and diffuse field  
y Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating,  
making the microphone the ideal choice for in-vision use  
y Compact design and small diameter allow the unobtrusive  
positioning of the microphone, even close to instruments  
y Modular design provides for easy exchange of the  
microphone heads and the use of specially-tailored  
accessories to suit every application  
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Delivery includes  
2 x microphone, consisting of  
– MKH 8040 microphone head and  
– MZX 8000 XLR module  
2 x MZQ 8000 microphone clip  
2 x MZW 8000 double-layered windshield  
1 x carrying case  
1 x instructions for use  
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»
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³ Windshield, double-layered  
· Microphone head  
» XLR module  
¿ Microphone clip (thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8"  
threads)  
4
 
   
Putting the microphone into operation  
Connecting the microphone  
Connection data of the MKH 8020:  
y 48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596)  
y XLR-3  
y balanced  
y 25 impedance  
y 1000 min. terminating impedance  
̈ Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the  
microphone to the sound recording device. The sound  
recording device must provide 48 V phantom powering.  
Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip  
̈ Select the suitable mounting thread:  
– Without thread insert: 5/8" thread  
– Thread insert: 3/8" thread  
̈ Screw the microphone clip ¿ to a floor or table stand.  
̈ Place the microphone into the microphone clip.  
Using the windshield  
̈ Slide on the wind shield ³ to minimize wind noise.  
The wind shield changes the sound only slightly, but  
attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB.  
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Suitable stereo recording techniques  
The microphones are especially suitable for the following stereo  
recording techniques:  
2xomni-directional  
2xcardioid  
Time-of-arrival stereo (AB):  
(almost) only time-of-arrival  
differences  
Intensity stereo (XY): only  
sound pressure level  
differences  
2xcardioid  
2xomni-directional  
17 cm  
110°  
Equivalence or mixed stereo  
(here: ORTF): sound pressure  
level and time-of-arrival  
differences  
Baffle stereo (here: OSS):  
sound pressure level, time-  
of-arrival and spectral  
differences with off-axis  
sound  
6
 
 
Exchanging the microphone head  
You can retrofit the microphones of the modular MKH 8000  
series by exchanging the microphone head.  
̈ Unscrew the microphone capsule · from the XLR module ».  
̈ Screw the new microphone head · to the XLR module ».  
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Accessories  
Cat. No.  
502094  
Accessories/Spare parts  
MKHC 8020:  
Microphone head,  
omni-directional  
502095  
502096  
502098  
502333  
502315  
502433  
502316  
502317  
502434  
MKHC 8040:  
MKHC 8050:  
MZX 8000:  
MZW 8000:  
MZE 8015:  
MZE 8030:  
MZE 8060:  
MZE 8120:  
MZEF 8030:  
Microphone head, cardioid  
Microphone head, super-cardioid  
XLR module  
Windshield, double-layered  
Extension tube, 15 cm  
Extension tube, 30 cm  
Extension tube, 60 cm  
Extension tube, 120 cm  
Vertical bar, 30 cm  
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Cat. No.  
502318  
502319  
502322  
502323  
502324  
502325  
502326  
502327  
502328  
502329  
502330  
502331  
502332  
502435  
Accessories/Spare parts  
MZEF 8060:  
MZEF 8120:  
MZFS 8000:  
MZG 8000:  
MZGE 8000:  
MZGE 8002:  
MZL 8003:  
MZL 8010:  
MZQ 8000:  
MZQ 8001:  
MZS 8000:  
MZT 8000:  
MZT 8001:  
MZH 8000:  
Vertical bar, 60 cm  
Vertical bar, 120 cm  
Floor stand  
Swivel joint  
Bar connector, mono  
Bar connector, stereo  
Remote cable, 3 m  
Remote cable, 10 m  
Microphone clip  
Mini clip  
Shock mount  
Metal table stand  
Table stand with acrylic base  
Ceiling mount  
Specifications  
Pick-up pattern  
cardioid  
Frequency response  
Sensitivity  
35 Hz – 50 kHz  
34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)  
142 dB SPL  
Max. sound pressure level  
Equivalent noise level  
13 dB(A) (DIN 651)  
22 dB  
(CCIR 268-3)  
Power supply  
Current consumption  
Diameter  
48 V (P48) phantom powering  
3.3 mA  
19 mm  
Length  
41 mm (75 mm with MZX 8000)  
25 g (55 g with MZX 8000)  
10 °C to +60 °C  
Weight  
Temperature range  
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Polar diagram  
Frequency reponse curve  
9
 
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
2 years  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is  
in compliance with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directive 89/336/EU.  
WEEE Declaration  
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational  
lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling  
centre for such equipment.  
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG  
30900 Wedemark, Germany  
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0  
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300  
Printed in Germany  
Publ. 06/07  
524139/A01  
 

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