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MKH 8070
Directional
studio microphone
Instruction manual
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Contents Important safety information .......................................................................................... 2 The MKH 8070 ..................................................................................................................... 3 Delivery includes ................................................................................................................. 4 Product overview .....................................................................................
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Important safety information Important safety information • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. • This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at www.sennheiser.com. Before operation • Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by customers in breach of t
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The MKH 8070 The MKH 8070 The MKH 8070 is a gun microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series that convinces with its excellent directivity and especially natural sound. The microphone’s special design ensures that off-axis sound is attenuated without col- orations. The MKH 8070 is especially suitable for distance recording situations, e.g. in film and TV, both in the studio and outdoors. The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for more than 50 years
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Delivery includes Delivery includes Microphone, consisting of the MKH 8070 microphone head and the MZX 8000 XLR module MZQ 8070 microphone clamp MZW 8070 foam windshield MKH 8070 Directional studio microphone Instruction manual Instruction manual dB -10 -20 -30 Frequency response sheet -40 -50 -60 100 1.00 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz Threaded transport tube 4 | MKH 8070
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Product overview Product overview 1 2 3 4 1 Foam windshield 2 Microphone head 3 XLR module 4 Microphone clamp (thread adaptor included for 3/8” and 5/8” threads) MKH 8070 | 5
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation Putting the MKH 8070 into operation Connecting the microphone Connection data of the MKH 8070: • 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (P48, as per IEC 61938) • XLR-3 connector, balanced To connect the MKH 8070 to a mixing console or recording device: Connect the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone. Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or recording device. Attaching the microphone Select the suitable mounting thread: –
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the optional shock mount. Sennheiser MZS 20-1 Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB. Place the MZW 8070 foam windshield1 over the microphone head2 so that all lateral slots are covered. 1 2 Alternative windshields are available as accessories and can be found on the MKH 8070 product page at www.sennheiser.com. MKH 8070 | 7
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Using optional modules Using optional modules You can retrofit and extend the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 micro- phone series by using optional modules. The MZF 8000 filter module The MZF 8000 filter module has been specially designed for broadcast and film applications. It effectively filters out interference caused by infrasound, such a low- frequency wind and handling noise. If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable and to avoid short-circuit
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Using optional modules The MZD 8000 digital module The MZD 8000 digital module is an A/D converter for all microphone heads of the MKH 8000 series. The sound of the MKH 8000 series is converted to digital directly at the microphone head, ensuring that the warm, natural, yet clear and powerful sound of the microphones is maintained in full quality along the entire signal chain. The MZD 8000 digital module eliminates cable losses and, most importantly, fea- tures a converter and surrounding circui
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Transporting the microphone Transporting the microphone Let the microphone dry if you used it under extreme climatic conditions. If necessary, remove the windshield or take the microphone out of the basket windshield. Slide the microphone into the transport tube. Cleaning and maintaining the microphone CAUTION! Damage to the product due to liquids! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of
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Specifications Specifications Pick-up pattern lobar Frequency response 45 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity −19 dBV/Pa (112 mV/Pa) Max. sound pressure level 124 dB SPL Equivalent noise level 8 dB(A) (DIN-IEC 651) 21 dB (CCIR 268-3) Nominal impedance 25 Ω Min. terminating impedance 2 k Ω Phantom powering 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) Current consumption 3.3 mA Diameter 19 mm Length 432 mm 465 mm with MZX 8000 XLR module Weight 300 g 332 g with MZX 8000 XLR module Operating temperature −10°C to +60°C MKH
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Specifications Polar diagram 0° 0 30° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 125 Hz 2000 Hz 180° 250 Hz 4000 Hz 500 Hz 8000 Hz 1000 Hz 16000 Hz Frequency response curve dB -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 100 1.00 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 90 ° 0 ° 12 | MKH 8070
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Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) • WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment. CE Declaration
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Manufacturer Declarations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electroni
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ. 08/10, 540062/A01
