Sennheiser MKH 8020
Unique details of Sennheiser microphone
- Directional characteristic: Omnidirectional
- Compact design
- Frequency response: 10 – 60,000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level: 138 dB SPL
- 25 Ohm
- Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
- Matte coating
- Perfect for studio recordings of instruments such as organs, piano and double bass
- Includes an MZQ 8000 microphone clip, an MZW 8000 windshield, and a plastic case
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Customer Review Summary
The Sennheiser MKH 8020 is an exceptional microphone, particularly suited for nature sound recordings and classical concert captures.
Positives:
- It boasts a very compact design, making it easy to handle.
- Incredibly low self-noise, which is a significant advantage for high-fidelity recordings.
- Perfect for 192 kHz recordings due to its sensitivity up to approximately 50 kHz.
- Features an extremely neutral sound characteristic when sound is captured from the front.
Negatives:
- Sound coming from non-frontal directions experiences some high-frequency attenuation. While this is typical for all microphones with a spherical characteristic, it is less pronounced in comparison to models from Schoeps and Neumann. This aspect should be considered when using the microphone for environments where sound arrives equally from all directions.
Conclusion: If you seek a microphone with frequency response up to 50 kHz and extremely low self-noise, the Sennheiser MKH 8020 is an ideal choice. However, be mindful of the relatively pronounced side high-frequency attenuation, which may make diffuse sound elements appear slightly duller.
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