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Sennheiser MKH 60
Photo: Sennheiser, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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Sennheiser MKH 60

Short shotgun (interference tube), RF condenser, supercardioid/lobar, with switchable pad, roll-off and treble emphasis

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid / lobar
Sensitivity
−28 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
8 dB(A)
Max SPL
125 dB SPL
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the quick guide, p. 2. One graph under "Polar pattern and frequency response", with the legend "Effect of switchable roll-off-filter" and "Effect of switchable treble emphasis" (both dotted). Relative dB, 0 dB at 1 kHz. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the quick guide, p. 2. Titled "Polar pattern and frequency response". Each curve drawn on one side only (125 to 1000 Hz left, 2 to 16 kHz right); taken as symmetric. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the quick guide
Sensitivity−28 dBV/Pa (40 mV/Pa), free field, no load, 1 kHz; also −38.1 dBV/Pa, pre-attenuation on. Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as "40 (12.5) mV/Pa ±1 dB"; converted: 20 log10(0.040) = -28.0, 20 log10(0.0125) = -38.1. Values in parentheses are with the -10 dB pre-attenuation on.p. 2
Self-noise8 dB(A), DIN IEC 651; also 15 dB(A), pre-attenuation on. Values in parentheses are with the -10 dB pre-attenuation on. The 2004 data sheet's profile paragraph says "A-weighted 6 (14) dB", against 8 (15) dB in its own table.
Self-noise (CCIR 468)18 dB, CCIR 468-3; also 26 dB, pre-attenuation on. Values in parentheses are with the -10 dB pre-attenuation on. The 2004 data sheet's profile paragraph says "CCIR-weighted 18 (25) dB", against 18 (26) dB in its table.
Max SPL125 dB SPL, 1 kHz; also 134 dB SPL, pre-attenuation on. Values in parentheses are with the -10 dB pre-attenuation on. No THD figure given.
Output impedance150 ohm. "Nominal impedance".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V ± 4 V
Current draw2 mA
Low cutoff, on. "switch for roll-off-filter" (switch 2); its effect is the dotted line below 1 kHz on the graph, page 2.p. 1
Pad−10 dB. "switch for preattenuation", marked "-10 dB".
Switchestreble emphasis: off, on. "switch for presence filter" (switch 3); page 2 calls it "switchable treble emphasis".
ConnectorXLR-3. "XLR-3 connector".
Weight150 g, approx.p. 2
Dimensions25 × 280 mm. "⌀ 25 x 280 mm": diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesmicrophone clamp. "In the box" shows the mic, a clamp, the quick guide and the safety guide. The 2004 data sheet: "Delivery includes: 1 MKH 60, 1 MZQ 40 quick release clamp".p. 1
Phantom wiring6.8 kΩ feed resistors per leg, or 3.3 kΩ to a transformer centre tapp. 2
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleRF condenser, symmetrical (push-pull) transducer, with interference tube. "Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion"; "short gun" "interference tube microphone".p. 1
Finishblack anodised light metal. "Black, anodised light metal body".
VariantsMKH 60 P 48 (cat. no. 003148, the 2004 data sheet); MKH 60-1 (article no. 003148, the 2019 quick guide)
OutputTransformerless, fully floating balanced
Infrasonic filterBuilt-in infrasonic cut-off filter
Uses (Sennheiser)Film and reporting; distance pickup
ConstructionRugged and weather-proof
Optional accessoriesMZS 20-1 shock mount (pistol grip), MZW 60-1 basket windshield, MZH 60-1 hairy cover; earlier also MZQ 40 clamp, MZS 40 shock mount, MZW 61 foam windshield, MZT 100 / MZT 441 table stands, MZA 14 P 48 U battery supply

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