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Sennheiser MKH 8060 - Short Shotgun Microphone

Sennheiser MKH 8060 - Short Shotgun Microphone

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The MKH 8060 from Sennheiser is a lightweight and rugged short shotgun microphone that offers true and natural sound.
$1,599.00 - $1,599.00
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OVERVIEW

  • Supercardioid/Lobar Pickup
  • Symmetrical RF Transducer
  • Excellent Transient Response
  • Reliable under Tough Conditions
  • Can Interface with Digital Systems

The MKH 8060 from Sennheiser is a lightweight and rugged short shotgun microphone that offers true and natural sound. Reliable under the toughest climatic conditions, the microphone's symmetrical RF transducer design produces high sensitivity, low distortion and excellent transient response.

The enhanced short interference tube yields a pleasing supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern, suppressing off-axis sound without coloration to create extremely natural and detailed results. Due to its compact design, it is ideal for boom or camera mounting.

The microphone ships with an analog output module with an XLR connector, but with the appropriate accessory, the body can to interface directly into digital systems via the optional MZD 8000 digital module.

  • Lightweight and rugged short shotgun microphone
  • Immune to failure caused by dampness and humidity
  • Symmetrical RF transducer
  • High sensitivity
  • Low distortion
  • Excellent transient response
  • Suppresses off-axis sound without coloration
  • Ship with analog output module
  • Will interface directly with digital systems when used with the optional MZD 8000 digital module

SPECS

Transducer Symmetrical RF
Polar Pattern Supercardioid/Lobar
Frequency Response 50Hz to 25kHz
Sensitivity -24 dBV/Pa (63mV/Pa)
Noise EIN: 11dB (A) (DIN-IEC 651), 23dB (CCIR 268-3)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 129dB
Impedance Nominal: 25Ω
Minimum Terminating: 2kΩ
Output Connectors 1 x XLR (as supplied)
Pad No
Low Frequency Roll-Off No
Power Requirements 48V, +/-4V phantom (P48, IEC 61938)
3.3mA current consumption
Operating Temperature -14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Dimensions Diameter: 0.75" (19mm)
Length (Microphone): 5.7" (145mm)
Length (with MZX 8000 Module): 7.0" (178mm)
Weight Microphone: 2.8 oz (79g)
With MZX 8000 Module: 3.9 oz (111g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 0.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.7 x 6.9 x 3.6"

For all information on stock status, please read the following:

For IN STOCK items, quantity listed is for actual real-time stock.

If an item states "Contact Us For Availability", the item is not in stock at our West coast warehouse, but is likely IN STOCK at a manufacturers warehouse. These items can often ship within 1-4 business days, but not always. We supply the best delivery ETA upon contact, or automatically within 2-business days after placing an order.

PRE-ORDER means the product has not started shipping in normal quantities. The estimated delivery timeframe will be included on the product page if supplied by the manufacturer.

Items stating "New Item - Coming Soon" will have the release date if known, if not, you can contact the store to be added to an interest list for the product. This is the fastest way to secure your place in line on popular new products. Click here to go to our contact page.

If an item has a shipping timeframe listed, this is the typical time an item will ship to you after placing an order. Some items may have a longer time than posted due to factors such as manufacturer backorders. If you place an order with a shipping timeframe, we will contact you within 2-business days if the delivery timeline is likely to be significantly different from the timeframe estimate.

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