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MKH 8020

Article No. 506287

Outstanding omni-directional instrument microphone. Ideal as a main mic for “spaced pair” and “Decca Tree” recordings or the use in an OSS “Jecklin Disk“ array. Wide frequency response: 10 – 60,000 Hz.

The omni-directional MKH 8020 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, it is also a good choice for close-miking. If the acoustic ambiance is right, this microphone will provide very impressive recordings. The extra octave at the bottom end makes the MKH 8020 perfect for recording pipe organs, grand piano and acoustic double-bass.

Features⁰⁹

Onmi-directional pick-up pattern
Modular design
Wide frequency response 10 to 60.000 Hz
Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
Extremly low inherent self-noise
Accurate directional pattern
Non reflective Nextel coating
Ideal for stereo and surround recordings, as an M microphone and for ambience
Also available in stereo pairs

Top Specs

Dimensions19 mm diameter, lenght 74 mm (41 mm excluding XLR module)
Weight (g)859
Audio outputXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
Max. sound pressure level138 dB SPL
Polar patternOmnidirectional
Sensitivity-30 dBV/Pa
Transducer principleRF condenser microphone

Tech Specs

Product

Polar pattern
Omnidirectional
Transducer principle
RF condenser microphone

Frequency Specifications

Frequency response
10 - 60.000 Hz
Audio frequency response
10 - 60,000 Hz

Acoustic Properties

Equivalent noise level (db)
A-weighted 10 dB(A) CCIR-weighted 21 dB
Max. sound pressure level
138 dB SPL

Inputs/Outputs

Audio output
XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating

Ambient Conditions

Operating temperature (C)
-10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)

Battery & Power

Battery included
N
Phantom power
48 V ±4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
Charging current (mA)
3.3 mA
Phantom powering
48 V +/- 4V

Electrical Properties

Sensitivity
-30 dBV/Pa
Nominal impedance
25 Ω
Min. terminating impedance
1000 Ω

Dimensions

Dimensions
19 mm diameter, lenght 74 mm (41 mm excluding XLR module)
Height (mm)
82
Length (mm)
245
Weight (g)
859
Width (mm)
170
Product height
82
Product length
41
Product weight (g)
25
Product width
19

Downloads⁰⁸

Instruction Manuals

Instruction manual - Windscreens and Accessories
.PDF
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1.86 MB
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Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information

Safety instructions MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8090
.PDF
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671.29 KB
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Instruction Manual and Frequently Asked Questions

Application Notes

MKH 8000 Series Microphone and accessories overview
.PDF
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1.84 MB
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White Papers

The MKH Story
.PDF
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1.18 MB
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EU Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of conformity MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8060, 8070 und 8090
.PDF
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491.2 KB
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Digital Brochures

Brochure MKH 8000 Series
.PDF
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2.02 MB
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What's in the box⁰⁶

Microphone head MKHC 8020
XLR module MZX 8000
Microphone clip MZQ 8000
Windshield MZW 8000
User manual
Transport case

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