MK 8 Instruction manual
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Important safety information • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. • Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. Before operation • Only connect the product to microphone inputs or power supply units which provide 48 V phantom powering as per IEC 61938 (48 ± 4 V, at least 3.5 mA per channel). • Never open the housing of the product.
The MK 8 microphone The MK 8 is a large diaphragm true condenser studio microphone for very detailed, professional studio recordings. The switchable pick-up pattern provides excellent flexibility. The microphone offers outstanding sound quality, easy handling and an excellent value-for-money ratio.
Product overview A* 1 Sound inlet basket 2 XLR-3 socket 3 Low-cut/roll-off switch 4 Directivity switch 5 Pad switch –20 dB –10 dB 0 dB Putting the MK 8 into operation Information on mounting, connecting and orienting the MK 8 can be found on the cover page. To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the MKS 4 shock mount (see diagram C on the cover page).
Adjusting the attenuation XX Set the pad switch 5 to the desired position: Pos. 0 dB Attenuation No attenuation -10 dB Reduces the sensitivity of the microphone capsule, increases the maximum sound pressure level. -20 dB Reduces the sensitivity of the microphone capsule, increases the maximum sound pressure level. Additionally reduces the output gain, avoids overloading the microphone amplifiers. Adjusting the low-cut/roll-off filter XX Set the low-cut/roll-off switch 3 to the desired position: Pos.
Cleaning and maintaining the MK 8 Caution Damage to the product due to liquids! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. XX XX Keep all liquids away from the product. XX Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.
6 Use a suitable pop shield. Use a suitable shock mount. Plosives Structure-borne noise transmission Pick-up pattern has been ignored Use a suitable windshield. Wind influence Sound muffled, spatial Set the pad switch on the microphone to –10 or –20 dB. Subsequent device is overloaded in spite of minimum sensitivity Check if the microphone is spoken into from the correct side. Make sure that the Sennheiser logo or the slanted front of the sound inlet basket faces your body. Activate the input.
Specifications Transducer principle externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone Diameter of diaphragm 25.4 mm / 1" Acoustic operating principle pressure gradient transducer Pick-up pattern, switchable omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-eight Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Sensitivity 14.1 mV/Pa (–37 dBV) Max.
Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
In compliance with Europe EMC EN 55103-1/-2 USA FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada Industry Canada ICES-003 China 15 Australia/New Zealand 9
Omni-directional 0° 30° 0 0° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 180° Wide cardioid 0° 30° 0 0° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 180° 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz
Cardioid 0° 30° 0 0° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° Super-cardioid 0° 30° 180° 0 0° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 180° 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz
Figure-of-eight 0° 30° 0 0° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 180° 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz
dBV -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 100 200 Roll off: –6dB/oct. @ 100 Hz Low cut: –18dB/oct.
dBV -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 100 200 Roll off: –6dB/oct. @ 100 Hz Low cut: –18dB/oct.
dBV -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 100 200 Roll off: –6dB/oct. @ 100 Hz Low cut: –18dB/oct.
dBV -25 -30 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 100 200 Roll off: –6dB/oct. @ 100 Hz Low cut: –18dB/oct.
dBV -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 100 200 Roll off: –6dB/oct. @ 100 Hz Low cut: –18dB/oct.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ.
