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MKH 8070

Article No. 506293

Long shotgun microphone. Ideal for major broadcast and sporting events. Extreme directivity, reliably capturing distant sounds even under the toughest sonic and climatic conditions. Extremely weather-proof.

The long shotgun microphone MKH 8070 was especially designed for picking up distant sources of sound in best quality. Its very natural sound makes it the ideal choice for major broadcast and sporting events. Featuring extreme directivity and a pronounced lobar pick-up pattern it will reliably capture that magic moment from a distance, even under the toughest sonic and climatic conditions. The MKH 8070's special design ensures attenuation of off-axis sound without coloration.

Features12

  • Lobar pick-up pattern
  • Enhanced directivity
  • Very natural sound
  • Uncolored off-axis sound
  • Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
  • High output signal
  • Rugged metal housing
  • Non-reflective Nextel® coating
  • Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit• Nextel®- • Becomes a digital mic when combined with the MZD 8000 digital module
  • Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

Top Specs

  • Dimensionsdiameter 19 mm, lenght 465 mm (432 mm excluding XLR module)
  • Weight (g)886
  • Audio outputXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
  • Max. sound pressure level124 dB SPL
  • Sensitivity-24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa)
  • Transducer principleRF condenser microphone
  • Transducer typeCondenser
  • ConnectionWired
  • Pick-up patternlobar

Tech Specs

Product
  • Transducer principle
    RF condenser microphone
Frequency Specifications
  • Frequency response
    45 - 20000 Hz
  • Audio frequency response
    45 - 20,000 Hz
Acoustic Properties
  • Equivalent noise level (db)
    A-weighted 8 dB(A) CCIR-weighted 21 dB
  • Pick-up pattern
    lobar
  • Max. sound pressure level
    124 dB SPL
Connectivity
  • Connection
    Wired
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 +/- 4 V
Electrical Properties
  • Sensitivity
    -24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa)
  • Nominal impedance
    25 Ω
  • Min. terminating impedance
    2 kΩ
Dimensions
  • Dimensions
    diameter 19 mm, lenght 465 mm (432 mm excluding XLR module)
  • Height (mm)
    82
  • Length (mm)
    500
  • Weight (g)
    886
  • Width (mm)
    170
  • Product height
    82
  • Product length
    432
  • Product weight (g)
    300
  • Product width
    19

Downloads12

  • Instruction manual - Windscreens and Accessories
    .PDF
    ·
    1.86 MB
    Download
  • Safety instructions MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8090
    .PDF
    ·
    484.52 KB
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  • Outline dimensions MKH 8070 (DWG)
    .DWG
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    973.1 KB
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  • Outline dimensions MKH 8070 (DXF)
    .DXF
    ·
    3.12 MB
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  • MKH 8000 Series Microphone and accessories overview
    .PDF
    ·
    1.84 MB
    Download
  • Product Specification - MKH 8070
    .PDF
    ·
    126.67 KB
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  • Brochure MKH 8000 Series
    .PDF
    ·
    2.02 MB
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  • EU Declaration of conformity MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8060, 8070 und 8090
    .PDF
    ·
    491.2 KB
    Download
  • Microphone and accessories overview MKH 8000 Series
    .PDF
    ·
    191.91 KB
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  • Quick Guide - MKH 8070
    .PDF
    ·
    2.09 MB
    Download
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What's in the box05

  • Shotgun microphone MKH 8070
  • Microphone clip
  • Foamwindshield
  • Threaded transport tube
  • User manual

Accessories and spare parts22

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MZT 8001
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MZT 8000
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MZW 8000
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