Sennheiser Microphone MKH 8070 User Manual

MKH 8070  
Directional  
studio microphone  
Instruction manual  
 
Important safety information  
Important safety information  
Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the  
product.  
Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always  
include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.  
This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at  
Before operation  
Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by customers in  
breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.  
During operation  
Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the product can short-  
circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Keep all liquids away from the  
product.  
Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product. Solvents or cleansing  
agents can damage the surface of the product.  
Only use the product within the specified temperature range (see “Specifica-  
tions” on page 11).  
After operation  
Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.  
Intended use  
Intended use includes:  
having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety  
information”,  
using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in  
this instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction  
manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.  
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The MKH 8070  
The MKH 8070  
The MKH 8070 is a gun microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series  
that convinces with its excellent directivity and especially natural sound. The  
microphone’s special design ensures that off-axis sound is attenuated without col-  
orations. The MKH 8070 is especially suitable for distance recording situations, e.g.  
in film and TV, both in the studio and outdoors.  
The microphone operates on the RF principle that has been used by Sennheiser for  
more than 50 years, now brought to highest level of perfection. Among the many  
advantages of this principle are an extremely low inherent self-noise, the capa-  
bility to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion and a high resistance  
to adverse climatic conditions.  
Lobar pick-up pattern  
Very natural sound  
Off-axis sound is attenuated without colorations while a uniform sound  
structure is maintained  
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of delicate sound  
structures  
Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion  
Transformerless and fully floating balanced output: no coupling of spurious sig-  
nals, minimal distortion  
High output signal voltage ensures interference-free signal paths  
Rugged metal housing with non-reflective Nextel coating  
Extremely weather-proof due to high-frequency circuit  
Can be used as an analog or – with the digital module – digital microphone  
Versatile use due to the extensive range of accessories available for the  
MKH 8000 series, e.g.:  
– MZD 8000 digital module  
– MZF 8000 filter module  
– Windshield systems  
– Shock mounts  
A list of accessories can be found on the MKH 8070 product page  
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Delivery includes  
Delivery includes  
Microphone, consisting of the MKH 8070 microphone head and  
the MZX 8000 XLR module  
MZQ 8070 microphone clamp  
MZW 8070 foam windshield  
Instruction manual  
MKH 8070  
Directional  
studio microphone  
Instruction manual  
dB  
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-50  
-60  
Frequency response sheet  
Threaded transport tube  
100  
100 Hz  
1.00  
kHz  
50 Hz  
200 Hz  
500 Hz  
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Product overview  
Product overview  
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2
3
4
1 Foam windshield  
2 Microphone head  
3 XLR module  
4 Microphone clamp (thread adaptor included for 3/8” and 5/8” threads)  
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation  
Putting the MKH 8070 into operation  
Connecting the microphone  
Connection data of the MKH 8070:  
48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (P48, as per IEC 61938)  
XLR-3 connector, balanced  
To connect the MKH 8070 to a mixing console or recording device:  
̈ Connect the socket of the microphone cable to the microphone.  
̈ Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the mixing console or  
recording device.  
Attaching the microphone  
̈ Select the suitable mounting thread:  
– Without thread insert: 5/8” thread  
– Thread insert: 3/8” thread  
̈ Screw the microphone clamp 4 to a stand.  
̈ Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp: Make sure  
that the lateral slots are not covered.  
̈ Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp and fix them by  
screwing the wing screw tight.  
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Putting the MKH 8070 into operation  
To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the optional shock mount.  
Sennheiser MZS 20-1  
Using the windshield  
The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by  
approx. 25 dB.  
̈ Place the MZW 8070 foam windshield 1 over the microphone head 2 so that  
all lateral slots are covered.  
1
2
Alternative windshields are available as accessories and can be found on  
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Using optional modules  
Using optional modules  
You can retrofit and extend the microphones of the modular MKH 8000 micro-  
phone series by using optional modules.  
The MZF 8000 filter module  
The MZF 8000 filter module has been specially designed for broadcast and film  
applications. It effectively filters out interference caused by infrasound, such a low-  
frequency wind and handling noise.  
̈ If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable  
and to avoid short-circuits.  
̈ Unscrew the microphone head 2 from the XLR module 3.  
̈ Screw the MZF 8000 filter module 4 at a suitable place in the audio signal  
chain between microphone head and XLR module.  
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4
3
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Using optional modules  
The MZD 8000 digital module  
The MZD 8000 digital module is an A/D converter for all microphone heads of the  
MKH 8000 series. The sound of the MKH 8000 series is converted to digital directly  
at the microphone head, ensuring that the warm, natural, yet clear and powerful  
sound of the microphones is maintained in full quality along the entire signal chain.  
The MZD 8000 digital module eliminates cable losses and, most importantly, fea-  
tures a converter and surrounding circuitry that have been optimally matched to  
the microphone.  
̈ If necessary, disconnect a connected XLR cable in order to not distort the cable  
and to avoid short-circuits.  
̈ Unscrew the microphone head 2 from the XLR module 3.  
̈ Screw the MZD 8000 digital module 5 to the microphone head.  
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5
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Transporting the microphone  
Transporting the microphone  
̈ Let the microphone dry if you used it under extreme climatic conditions.  
̈ If necessary, remove the windshield or take the microphone out of the basket  
windshield.  
̈ Slide the microphone into the transport tube.  
Cleaning and maintaining the microphone  
CAUTION! Damage to the product due to liquids!  
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or  
damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the  
surface of the product.  
̈ Keep all liquids away from the product.  
̈ Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Pick-up pattern  
lobar  
Frequency response  
Sensitivity  
45 Hz to 20 kHz  
19 dBV/Pa (112 mV/Pa)  
124 dB SPL  
Max. sound pressure level  
Equivalent noise level  
8 dB(A) (DIN-IEC 651)  
21 dB (CCIR 268-3)  
Nominal impedance  
Min. terminating impedance  
Phantom powering  
Current consumption  
Diameter  
25 Ω  
2 k Ω  
48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938)  
3.3 mA  
19 mm  
Length  
432 mm  
465 mm with MZX 8000 XLR module  
Weight  
300 g  
332 g with MZX 8000 XLR module  
Operating temperature  
10°C to +60°C  
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Specifications  
Polar diagram  
0°  
0
30°  
30°  
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
dB  
60°  
60°  
90°  
90°  
120°  
120°  
150°  
150°  
125 Hz  
250 Hz  
500 Hz  
1000 Hz  
2000 Hz  
4000 Hz  
8000 Hz  
16000 Hz  
180°  
Frequency response curve  
dB  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
100  
1.00  
1 kHz  
50 Hz  
100 Hz  
200 Hz  
500 Hz  
0 °  
2 kHz  
5 kHz  
10 kHz 20 kHz  
90 °  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this  
product.  
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at  
In compliance with the following requirements  
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)  
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)  
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection point or  
recycling center for such equipment.  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)  
In compliance with:  
Europe  
EMC EN 55103-1/-2  
USA  
FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B  
Industry Canada ICES_003  
Canada  
China  
Australia/  
New Zealand  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry  
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.  
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by  
Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this  
equipment.  
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG  
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany  
Printed in Germany, Publ. 08/10, 540062/A01  
 

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