MKH 8070 Instruction manual
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product. 2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product. Always include all instructions when passing the product on to third parties. 3. Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts specified by the manufacturer. 4. Caution: The protective basket and pop shield must be completely dry when you mount them on the microphone.
Delivery includes Delivery includes • Microphone, consisting of the MKH 8070 microphone head and the MZX 8000 XLR module • MZQ 8070 microphone clamp • MZW 8070 foam windshield • Instruction manual • Frequency response sheet • Threaded transport tube Product overview 1 2 3 4 1 Foam windshield 2 Microphone head 3 XLR module 4 Microphone clamp (thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8" threads)
Putting the MKH 8070 into operation Putting the MKH 8070 into operation Connecting the microphone Connection data of the MKH 8070: • 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (P48, as per IEC 61938) • XLR-3 connector, balanced To connect the MKH 8070 to a mixing console or recording device: f Connect the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone. f Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or recording device.
Using optional modules To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the optional shock mount. Sennheiser MZS 20-1 Using the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB. f Place the MZW 8070 foam windshield 1 over the microphone head 2 so that all lateral slots are covered. 1 2 Alternative windshields are available as accessories and can be found on the MKH 8070 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Using optional modules f Unscrew the microphone head 2 from the XLR module 3. f Screw the MZF 8000 filter module 4 at a suitable place in the audio signal chain between microphone head and XLR module. 2 4 3 The MZD 8000 digital module The MZD 8000 digital module is an A/D converter for all microphone heads of the MKH 8000 series.
Transporting the microphone 2 5 Transporting the microphone f Let the microphone dry if you used it under extreme climatic conditions. f If necessary, remove the windshield or take the microphone out of the basket windshield. f Slide the microphone into the transport tube. Cleaning and maintaining the microphone CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO LIQUIDS! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics.
Specifications Specifications Pick-up pattern lobar Frequency response 45 Hz to 20,000 Hz Sensitivity -19 dBV/Pa (112 mV/Pa) Max. sound pressure level 124 dB SPL Equivalent noise level 8 dB(A) (DIN-IEC 651) 21 dB (CCIR 268-3) Nominal impedance 25 Ω Min.
Manufacturer declarations Frequency response dB -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 90° 20 kHz 10 kHz 5 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz 500 Hz 200 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz -60 0° Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on these products. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
Manufacturer declarations To make a claim under this contract, raise a case via Sennheiser website Australia: https://en-au.sennheiser.com/service-support-contact New Zealand: https://en-nz.sennheiser.com/service-support-contact All expenses of claiming the warranty will be borne by the person making the claim.
Manufacturer declarations EU Declaration of conformity • RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) • EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) UK Declaration of conformity • RoHS Regulations (2012) • EMC Regulations (2016) The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.sennheiser.com/download. Statements regarding the FCC and Industry Canada rules This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Compliance Compliance Europe EN 55032 EN 55035 UK USA FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada Industry Canada ICES_003 China Australia/New Zealand
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