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Sennheiser MKH 8060
Photo: Sennheiser, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Sennheiser MKH 8060

Short shotgun (interference tube), RF condenser, supercardioid/lobar; modular MKH 8000 series (microphone head on the MZX 8000 XLR module)

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid / lobar
Sensitivity
−24 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
11 dB(A)
Max SPL
129 dB SPL
Impedance
25 Ω
Rated range
50 – 25k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph "Frequency response" in absolute dB (sensitivity, dBV/Pa: the 0° curve is near -24 dB at 1 kHz). The sheet has no legend; the brochure and the manual label the solid line 0° and the dashed line 90°. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

The manufacturer draws absolute sensitivity (dBV/Pa); shifted here by a constant so 1 kHz is near 0 dB.

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph "Polar pattern". 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 spec sheet
Sensitivity−24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa). "-24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa)".p. 2
Self-noise11 dB(A). The brochure adds "(DIN-IEC 651)".
Self-noise (CCIR 468)23 dB. The brochure adds "(CCIR 268-3)".
Max SPL129 dB SPL. "Max. SPL"; no THD figure given. The manual calls it "Sound pressure level limit" (page 100).
Signal-to-noise ratio83 dB, re 94 dB SPL, A-weighted. Not stated; computed as 94 - 11.
Output impedance25 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, minimum. "Min. terminating impedance 2 kΩ".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 25 kHz. No tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
Current draw3.3 mA
Weight112 g, approx., with the MZX 8000 XLR module; also 80, microphone head alone. "approx. 80 g", "with MZX 8000 XLR module approx. 112 g".
Dimensions19 × 178 mm, approx., with the MZX 8000 XLR module; also [19, 145], microphone head alone. Diameter × length: "approx. 19 mm"; "approx. 145 mm", "with MZX 8000 XLR module approx. 178 mm".
Finishnon-reflective Nextel coatingp. 1
Supplied accessoriesMZQ 8060 microphone clip; MZW 8060 windshield; transport case. "Delivery includes". The brochure calls the case a "threaded transport tube" (page 3).
Art. no.506292
OutputTransformerless, fully floating balanced
Modular designMicrophone head on the MZX 8000 XLR module; with the MZD 8000 digital module instead it becomes a digital (AES42) microphone
Operating temperature-10 °C to +60 °Cp. 2
Uses (Sennheiser)Feature film, documentary, outdoor shoots and studio; boom pole and camera mountingp. 1
ClimateExtremely weather-proof due to the RF circuit
From the manual
ConnectorXLR-3 (on the MZX 8000 XLR module). "Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable ... to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone"; page 62 shows the microphone head and the XLR module.p. 64
WindshieldMZW 8060 foam windshield changes the sound only slightly; attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB
Optional accessoriesMZS 20-1 pistol-grip suspension, MZW 20-1 basket windshield, MZH 20-1 hairy cover; MZS 40 shock mountp. 63
From the catalog (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleRF condenser, symmetrical design, with a short interference tube. "features a symmetrical RF condenser design and short interference tube that suppresses off-axis sound without coloration".p. 2

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