Description

Sennheiser MKH 8070 Overview

The 18″ long Sennheiser MKH 8070 moisture-resistant shotgun microphone is purpose-built for capturing focused, top-tier audio in high-pressure outdoor environments such as sporting events and broadcast production. Its extreme directivity, low self-noise, and high sensitivity ensure professional sound performance that is ready for mixing.

Key Features

Pronounced Lobar Polar Pattern

• Narrow Focus with Transparent Off-Axis Tone: The MKH 8070’s lobar polar pattern ensures a consistently narrow focus, making it ideal for capturing audio from a distance while maintaining clarity and minimizing off-axis noise.

Performs in Adverse Environmental Conditions

• Moisture-Resistant Design: The MKH 8070’s RF circuit design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing reliable audio capture even in humid and adverse environmental conditions.

Professional Sound Quality

• Wide Frequency Response: The microphone offers a frequency response of 45 Hz to 20 kHz with a gentle rise above 2 kHz for increased intelligibility and a natural bass roll-off to mitigate rumble.
• Low Self-Noise and High Sensitivity: With an extremely low self-noise of 8 dBA and an ultrahigh sensitivity of -19 dB, the MKH 8070 delivers studio-quality signal purity without needing extensive noise reduction or gain boosting in postproduction.

Phantom Powered

• Optimal Signal Integrity: The MKH 8070 features a transformerless and fully floating balanced output for optimal signal integrity. It is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters, as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras, thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power.

Digital Compatibility

• High-Resolution Digital Output: When used with the optional MZD 8000 digital module, the MKH 8070 outputs an AES42 signal at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and allows remote control of DSP functions such as low-cut filtering and attenuation.

Ideal for Boompole Mounting

• Nonreflective Nextel Coating: The microphone’s metal body features a nonreflective Nextel coating to prevent distracting visual reflections.
• Mounting Options: The MKH 8070 can be mounted directly on a stand or boompole using the supplied mic clip. For enhanced vibration isolation, it can be placed in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1 combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter.

Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise

• Effective Wind Protection: The included foam windscreen reduces unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in both indoor and outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser MZH 20-1 furry windshield (available separately).

Summary

The Sennheiser MKH 8070 is an ideal choice for professional audio capture in outdoor environments and high-pressure situations. Its advanced design features, including extreme directivity, low self-noise, high sensitivity, and moisture resistance, make it suitable for capturing high-quality audio in demanding conditions. Whether mounted on a boompole or a camera, the MKH 8070 ensures pristine sound quality, making it a reliable tool for professionals in film, TV, and broadcast production.