Sennheiser MKH 8090 RF Wide Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The MKH 8090 is a high-end RF condenser microphone with a wide cardioid pick-up pattern. It is the ideal main microphone when less acoustic impression of space is demanded. As a support microphone it excels in capturing larger groups of instruments. The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for more than 50 years, now brought to the highest level of perfection. Among the many advantages of this principle are an extremely low inherent self-noise, the capability to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion, and a high resistance to adverse climatic conditions.

Sennheiser MKH 8090 Features

• Very natural sound
• Can be used as a digital microphone – with the MZD 8000 digital module
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
• Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
• Transformerless, fully floating balanced output
• High output signal
• Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel® coating
• Extremely weather-proof due to high-frequency circuit
• Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternWide Cardioid
• Frequency Response30 Hz - 50 kHz
• Output Impedance25 ohms
• Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz)20 mV/Pa (34 dBV/Pa) with filter module MZF 8000: 6,3 mV/Pa ( 44 dBV/Pa)
• Phantom Powering48 V +/- 4 V
• Equivalent Noise Level13 dB(A)
• Equivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR23 dB
• Max. SPL (passive)142 dB SPL with and without filter module MZF 8000
• Audio-XLR ConnectorXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Dimensions0.75" diameter x 1.61" length
• Weight1.94 oz

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.