Sennheiser MKH 8060 - Short Shotgun Microphone

Product Overview

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)