MKH 80

Common name: Sennheiser MKH 80

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The MKH 80 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone offering five switchable pick-up options. It also has switchable bass roll-off, treble lift and pre-attenuation. Despite its great versatility, it is visually unobtrusive. There is an LED to assist with on-axis alignment.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
30Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
40 mV/Pa
Max SPL
136
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
20 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
10 dB-A
Output Impedance
150Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
3 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
6dB, 12dB
Filter/EQ
50Hz -3/-6dB, 10kHz +3/+6dB

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Haematite
Weight
135 g
Length
176 mm
Min diameter width
26.7 mm
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Case, MZS80 shockmount, MZW80 windshield
Optional