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MKH 8040
Instructions for use
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 1 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Contents Important safety information ........................................................ 2 The MKH 8040 ................................................................................... 3 Delivery includes ............................................................................... 4 Putting the microphone into operation ....................................... 5 Connecting the microphone .......................
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 2 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Important safety information Notes on these Please read these instructions carefully and completely instructions for use before using the microphone. Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include these instructions when passing the microphone on to third parties. Before putting the Never open the microphone. If devices are opened by microphone into customers in breach of this ins
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 3 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 The MKH 8040 The MKH 8040 is a high-end cardioid studio condenser microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This series has the following features: Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of filigree sound structures Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion Extremely wide frequency response for an optimum resolution of the finest details Transformerless and fully
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 4 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Delivery includes 1 x microphone, consisting of – MKH 8040 microphone head and – MZX 8000 XLR module 1 x MZQ 8000 microphone clip 1 x MZW 8000 double-layered windshield 1 x carrying case 1 x instructions for use Windshield, double-layered Microphone head XLR module Microphone clip (thread adaptor included for 3/8" and 5/8" threads) 4
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 5 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Putting the microphone into operation Connecting the microphone Connection data of the MKH 8040: 48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596) XLR-3 balanced 25 Ω impedance 1000 Ω min. terminating impedance Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 connector to connect the microphone to the sound recording device. The sound recording device must provide 48 V phantom powering. Attaching the microphone using the microp
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 6 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Exchanging the microphone head You can retrofit the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 series by exchanging the microphone head. Unscrew the microphone capsule from the XLR module . Screw the new microphone head to the XLR module . 6
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 7 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Accessories Cat. No. Accessories/Spare parts 502094 MKHC 8020: Microphone head, omni-directional 502095 MKHC 8040: Microphone head, cardioid 502096 MKHC 8050: Microphone head, super-cardioid 502098 MZX 8000: XLR module 502333 MZW 8000: Windshield, double-layered 502315 MZE 8015: Extension tube, 15 cm 502433 MZE 8030: Extension tube, 30 cm 502316 MZE 8060: Extension tube, 60 cm 502317 MZE 8120: Extension tube, 120 cm 50243
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 8 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Specifications Pick-up pattern cardioid Frequency response 35 Hz – 50 kHz Sensitivity −34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) Max. sound pressure level 142 dB SPL Equivalent noise level 13 dB(A) (DIN 651) 22 dB (CCIR 268-3) Power supply 48 V (P48) phantom powering Current consumption 3.3 mA Diameter 19mm Length 41 mm (75 mm with MZX 8000) Weight 25 g (55 g with MZX 8000) Temperature range −10 °C to +60 °C 8
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 9 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Polar diagram Frequency reponse curve 9
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 10 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty 2 years CE Declaration of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 89/336/EU. WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. 10
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MKH8040_515895_0607_SP6_INT.book Seite 1 Montag, 23. Juli 2007 10:36 10 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 06/07 515895/A01
