User manual SENNHEISER MKH 800

[. . . ] Fixation sur pied de microphone / direction d´où on parle au microphone . Sélection de la directivité . Réglage de la préatténuation / correction du son . 22 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 Réponse en fréquence / diagrammes de la directivité . [. . . ] 46 46 47 47 48 50 51 52 Ingestelde frequentiekarakteristiek met tolerantie-velden / pooldiagrammen 53-57 Werking van de regelbare filters: hoogte-ophaling / basverlaging . 58 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MKH 800 13 Brief description The MKH 800 is a versatile studio condenser microphone with five different pick-up patterns. It incorporates a push-pull transducer featuring a high linearity. · · Extremely low inherent noise - no masking effects; the recording gets an extraordinary sense of space and depth Excellent sensitivity for interference-free sound reproduction and high signal strength. The inherent noise of following microphone amplifiers is negligible. The frequency range, which is extended to up to 50 kHz, improves the resolution for complex acoustic details. Stable directivity prevents coloration both in the near field and in the diffuse field. No negative acoustic effects caused by the housing or the sound inlet basket. The mic´s slender design and small dimensions make it visually unobtrusive. · · · · Connecting facilities/power supply The MKH 800 is designed for 48 V phantom powering as per DIN 45596. For power supply units and connecting cables please see "Accessories". Note well: The extension cable is to be put between the power supply unit and the mixing console. The total length of the cable shall not exceed 200 m. For longer cables the line capacitance affects the frequency response of the microphone. 14 Stand mounting/acceptance angles The MZS 80 clamp with shock mount (included) serves to fix the MKH 800 to a stand. The proper acceptance angle is indicated by the red LED. The MZS 80 shock mount provides 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. · 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. Its low inherent noise makes the MKH 800 the ideal principal microphone. 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. The MZW 80-1 pop shield effectively suppresses pop noise during close miking. A special gauze pop shield is in preparation. The extended frequency response is in particular suitable for recordings with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. · · · · 15 Selection of pick-up patterns Switch C serves to set the mic to five different pick-up patterns: Omnidirectional The push-pull transducer incorporated into the MKH 800 reduces the mic´s directivity to a minimum for high frequencies. [. . . ] In this case, too, the transducer provides a frequencyindependent directivity. Figure-of-eight The figure-of-eight pick-up pattern provides total attenuation of lateral sound, which makes it particularly well suited to separate or support adjacent sound sources such as single instruments or instrument groups in large orchestras. Annoying reflections from the floor and the resulting comb filter effects can be effectively reduced. 17 Preattenuation / tone control Switch L for preattenuation If the output level of the MKH 800 is too high for the following mixing console, it can be reduced in two steps: - 6 dB or - 12 dB Switch H for treble emphasis L H B The treble emphasis can be adjusted in two steps. For 8 kHz the increase amounts to: + 3 dB or + 6 dB Switch B for bass attenuation The bass response can be attenuated in two steps. For 50 Hz the attenuation amounts to: - 3 dB or - 6 dB 18 Accessories MZW 80-1 Foam wind-shield functions as a close-miking and pop shield. KA 7 U XLR connecting cable Three-core cable with XLR/XLR connector. [. . . ]