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19/03/2014

Sennheiser Launches MK 8 Mic

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At this year's Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, Sennheiser launched the sister model to its MK 4 large-diaphragm condenser microphone. The true condenser, double-diaphragm MK 8 features five selectable polar patterns (omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, figure-of-eight) to adapt to the recording situation at hand, and is fitted with a low cut/roll-off filter and pad switch.

The MK 8 has one-inch diaphragms precisely spattered with 24-carat gold. Its capsule is elastically mounted to reduce structure-borne noise. A three-position switchable filter allows the user to either eliminate any remaining low-frequency noise below 60 Hz (-18 dB/octave, low-cut position) or introduce a softer roll-off effect from 100 Hz down to compensate for the proximity effect in close miking (-6 dB/octave, roll-off position).
The MK 8 is also fitted with a switchable pad (off, -10 dB, -20 dB). A signal level reduction of -10 dB in the capsule protects the mic against excessively loud audio sources, while an additional -10 dB reduction in the mic's electronics avoids an overload of the connected mic pre-amp and subsequent recording equipment.
"The sound design of the MK 8 is based on Sennheiser's successful series of large-diaphragm condensers," said Sebastian Schmitz, microphone product manager.
"This mic offers a defined bass, beautifully rounded-out mids and open treble. The MK 8 is direct and harmonious, with a finely resolved and very musical sound. Professional users will like its versatility – it can cater to basically any recording situation."
The MK 8 comes complete with a microphone clip and a protective pouch. Optional accessories include an elastic suspension, a foam windshield, a popshield and a hardcase. The microphone will be available from late summer.
www.sennheiser.com
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