Rated 4.9 (120 reviews)
The Sennheiser MKH 8050 is a compact RF condenser microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern, a 30 Hz to 50 kHz frequency response and a 13 dB(A) equivalent noise level. Built around Sennheiser’s symmetrical twin-backplate RF transducer, it handles up to 142 dB SPL and uses a modular MZX 8000 XLR output stage, making it a reference choice for instrument, solo and orchestral recording, broadcast and location sound.
Key Features
RF condenser transducer principle
Supercardioid polar pattern
30 Hz to 50 kHz extended frequency response
13 dB(A) self noise
142 dB max SPL
Symmetrical twin-backplate transducer for low distortion
Modular capsule plus MZX 8000 XLR output module
Balanced, transformerless, floating output
Non-reflective Nextel coating
19 mm diameter, 74 mm length when fitted with MZX 8000
Specifications
| Transducer | RF condenser |
| Polar pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz to 50 kHz |
| Sensitivity (1 kHz, no load) | -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) |
| Equivalent noise (A-wtd, DIN 651) | 13 dB(A) |
| Max SPL | 142 dB |
| Output impedance | 25 ohm |
| Output type | Balanced, transformerless, floating |
| Phantom power | 48 V +/- 4 V, 3.3 mA |
| Dimensions (with MZX 8000) | 19 mm diameter x 74 mm length |
