MKH 800

Common name: Sennheiser MKH 800

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

A further development of the MKH80 intended for use with high bitrate advanced recording systems. The frequency response is extended to 50kHz and the dynamic range is exceptional.

Polar pattern, pre-attenuation, bass roll-off and treble lift are all switchable. There is an LED for assistance with on-axis alignment.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
30Hz - 50 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
2kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
3 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
6dB, 12dB
Filter/EQ
50Hz -3/-6dB, 8kHz +3/+6dB

Physical Characteristics

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

Accessories

Included
Metal briefcase, MZS80 shock mount, MZW80 windshield
Optional