MKH 8090 Studio microphone Instruction manual
Important safety information 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. • This instruction manual is also available at www.sennheiser.com. Before operation • Never open the housing of the product.
The MKH 8090 The MKH 8090 The MKH 8090 is a high-end wide cardioid studio condenser microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This RF condenser microphone is especially suitable for orchestral recordings because it can be used both as a main mircophone and as a support microphone. The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for more than 50 years, now brought to highest level of perfection.
Delivery includes Delivery includes Microphone, consisting of the MKH 8090 microphone head and the MZX 8000 XLR module MZQ 8000 microphone clamp (thread adaptor included for 3/8” and 5/8” threads) MZW 8000 double-layered windshield Instruction manual dB -10 -20 Frequency response sheet -30 -40 -50 -60 50 Hz 100 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1.
Putting the MKH 8090 into operation Putting the MKH 8090 into operation Connecting the microphone Connection data of the MKH 8090: • 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (P48, as per IEC 61938) • XLR-3 connector, balanced To connect the MKH 8090 to a mixing console or recording device: 왘 Connect the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone. 왘 Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or recording device.
Retrofitting and extending the microphone Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB. 왘 Place the MZW 8000 windshield 1 over the microphone head 2 so that all lateral slots are covered. 1 2 Alternative windshields are available as accessories and can be found on the MKH 8090 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Cleaning and maintaining the microphone Cleaning and maintaining the microphone 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. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the product. 왘 Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.
Specifications Polar diagram 30° 0° 0 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° 90° dB 120° 120° 150° 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 000 Hz 150° 180° 2 000 Hz 4 000 Hz 8 000 Hz 16 000 Hz 32 000 Hz Frequency response curve dB –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 –70 10 20 Hz 90 ° 50 Hz 100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 0° MKH 8090 | 7
Manufacturer Declarations 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. In compliance with the following requirements • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) • WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
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