Sennheiser MKH 800 User Manual
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Stand mounting/acceptance angles
The MZS 80 clamp with shock mount
(included) serves to fix the MKH 800
to a stand.
(included) serves to fix the MKH 800
to a stand.
The proper acceptance angle is
indicated by the red LED.
indicated by the red LED.
The MZS 80 shock mount provides
better resistance to footfall.
better resistance to footfall.
Application tips
The MKH 800 is a versatile condenser microphone which is particularly well
suited to applications in the studio recording environment.
suited to applications in the studio recording environment.
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Its problem-free reproduction of high sound pressure levels makes it the
perfect mic for soloist. It also works exceptionally well as a supporting
mic.
perfect mic for soloist. It also works exceptionally well as a supporting
mic.
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Its low inherent noise makes the MKH 800 the ideal principal
microphone.
microphone.
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If the microphone is set to the supercardioid pick-up pattern, the monitors
in the studio need not be switched off in order to prevent feedback.
in the studio need not be switched off in order to prevent feedback.
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The MZW 80-1 pop shield effectively suppresses pop noise during close
miking. A special gauze pop shield is in preparation.
miking. A special gauze pop shield is in preparation.
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The extended frequency response is in particular suitable for recordings
with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.
with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.