Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Ni
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1. Equivalent noise level Noise voltage Dynamic range Power supply Supply voltage Supply current Connector Connector assignment Dimensions Weight Storage temperature range 10 Dual diaphragm RF condenser microphone with separate outputs for both capsules 2 x cardioid 30 50 000 Hz 40 mV Pa 28 dBV 1 dB 100 Q 134 dB 100 Pa 4 V 2 kQ 12 dB A weighted 20 dB CCIR weighted 3 uV A weighted 8 V CCIR weighted 122 dB A weighted 114 dB CCIR weighted P48 phantom powering 48 4V 2 x 3 1 mA XLR 5M 3 oo 2 ee a 1 Ground housing 2 Front channel 3 Front channel 4 Rear channel 5 Rear channel D 27 mm x 136 mm 172 g 20 C to 70 C Polar diagram and frequency response curve Polar diagram 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz 1000 Hz 32000 Hz 2000 Hz The polar diagrams of both channels only differ in the opposite alignment 0 180 Frequency response curve dB 20 15 30 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 50000 Hz 11 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty 2 years CE Declaration of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG declare that 4 this equipment is in compliance with the essentia2. Notes on these instructions for use e Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the microphone Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times e Always include these instructions when passing the microphone on to third parties During operation Water entering the housing of the microphone can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics Protect the microphone from liquids Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the microphone Do not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures normal operating temperatures 10 C to 35 C After operation e Use the microphone with care and store it in a clean dust free environment Intended use of the microphone Intended use includes e having read these instructions especially the chapter Important safety information using the microphone within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual e Never open the microphone If devices are opened by customers in breach of this instruction the warranty becomes null and void Improper use means using the microphone other than as described in these instructions or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein MKH 800 TWIN The MKH 800 TWIN is a universal studio condenser microphone of exceptional quality It includes a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push pull trans ducers with high linear
3. different ways of changing the pick up pattern of the microphone If the microphone level has to be changed infrequently gt At the mixing console set the preamplification to the same value in both channels gt Vary the pick up pattern by using the level control and the phase switch of the rear channel The level control of the front channel stays in the same position If the microphone level has to be changed frequently gt At the mixing console set the level controls to the same value and couple them mechanically or electrically gt Change the pick up pattern by using the pre set gain control and the phase switch of the rear channel Surround applications As a result of the symmetry of the microphone it is also possible to create any desired rear pick up pattern For this purpose the microphone signals are additionally routed to two other channels whereby front and rear channel exchange roles The settings are then made in the same way as described above and the rear pick up patterns can be freely selected Both pick up patterns are then available simultaneously for example for a surround front channel and a surround rear channel With two MKH 800 TWIN four surround channels can be created in this way If only the cardioid pick up pattern is required for the front and rear channels the microphone signals can also be used directly This minimises the necessary effort With an MKH 800 TWIN and a figure 8 microphon
4. is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Warning Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment 12 Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany Phone 49 5130 6000 Fax 49 5130 600 300 www sennheiser com Printed in Germany Publ 10 07 524137 A01
5. e e g MKH 30 full surround sound recording using the double MS technique MSM can be done As is common with the MS technique the figure 8 microphone is positioned above the MKH 800 TWIN and directed to the left The front and rear left and right surround channels are produced by matrixing the figure 8 signal and the front and rear signals of the MKH 800 TWIN By combining the front and rear signals of the MKH 800 TWIN a centre channel with any pick up pattern can be achieved and even a centre rear channel is possible if required In spite of the wide range of options post production still only requires the original microphone signals to be saved i e only three signals for five or six surround channels Care and maintenance CAUTION Liquids can damage the microphone Liquids entering the microphone can cause A a short circuit in the electronics and damage the microphone capsule gt Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents gt Use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean the microphone from time to time Accessories and Spare parts Cat No Accessory Spare part 003132 MZP 40 popperstopper 003780 MZW 80 ANT foam windshield 003685 MZS 80 shock mount 050174 MZQ 80 microphone clamp 006595 AC 20 adaptor cable Specifications Short description Pick up pattern Frequency response Sensitivity no load at 1000 Hz Output impedance at 1000 Hz Max SPL at 1000 Hz Max output voltage Min load impedance
6. ide cardioid pattern of the MKH 800 is for example the result if the rear channel has 10 dB less amplification than the front channel The pick up pattern becomes more omni directional at higher amplification and more cardioid at lower amplification At the same time the rear attenuation 180 attenuation of the microphone changes It is the direct result of the amplification ratio between the front and the rear channel i e 10 dB in the example of the wide cardioid pattern Super cardioid Pattern between cardioid and figure 8 The super cardioid pattern of the MKH 800 is for example the result if the amplification of the rear channel is 10 dB lower than that of the front channel and if the phase of the rear channel is inverted At higher amplification the pick up pattern tends towards the figure 8 pattern otherwise the pattern becomes more cardioid The cancellation angle at which the microphone is especially insensitive also changes It is 180 in the case of the cardioid pattern 120 for the super cardioid pattern and 90 for the figure 8 pattern If the MKH 800 TWIN is used aS a supporting microphone the attenuation between different groups of instruments in an orchestra can for example be optimised in this way Here too the rear attenuation is the result of the amplification ratio between the front and the rear channel i e 10 dB in the case of the super cardioid pattern Changing the pick up pattern There are two
7. ity This is a side fire microphone with the two cardioid pick up patterns of the transducer aligned back to back across the axis of the microphone The MKH 800 TWIN is based on the MKH 800 However the signals of both transducers are not combined in the microphone in order to generate differing pick up patterns but are available separately as two channels at the microphone output This allows the pick up patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN to be remotely adjusted The signals can be combined in any desired way in the mixing console in order to create all pick up patterns from omni directional to figure 8 with an infinite number of intermediate stages The remote adjustability and the variable pick up patterns make the MKH 800 TWIN a universal main microphone soloist microphone or supporting micro phone e The pick up patterns can be set and optimised under monitoring conditions In other words it is not necessary to fix the pick up patterns definitively before recording A wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible including in parallel e The saving of the microphone signals in two channels also allows an unlimited range of mixes to be realised at a later date The high sensitivity ensures interference free signal paths as a result of high signal levels The inherent noise of downstream microphone amplifiers is thus of minor importance The very low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound str
8. j SENNHEISER MKH 800 TWI Bedienungsanleitung Instructions for use Notice d emploi Istruzioni per l uso Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Contents Important Safety information oo eseseseeeeeseeteseseenentenees 2 MKH 800 TWIN raian G 3 Delivery IMClUG S 2 23059265409890294809 6505984555558505454644066 4 Putting the microphone into Operation ose 5 Connecting the MIcrOPhONe ou eseeeeteeeeeeeeeeeneneaeens 5 Aligning the Microphone ou eseeeeseeeseeeeteteeneneaeens 5 Function monitoring Mounting the microphone to a stand Attaching the Windshield oe sesssscstseeecsesseseeeseeseens Remote adjustment of the pick up patterns 6 Surround applications ascedictidiganmaninaaarnns 8 Care and maintenance nensaniinaoiiinisiosinnin a 9 Accessories and spare parts SPECIFICATIONS menengan nn n divintieasienss Polar diagram and frequency response curve 11 Manufacturer Declarations ssssssssessessseessssseesressessessresreesee 12 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high quality electro acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world leading company in this field Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest Important safety information
9. kets of your mixing console gt Switch on the phantom powering on your mixing console The LEDs and on the microphone light up Aligning the microphone The front of the microphone is marked by the word Front and a blue LED whereas the rear is marked by a red LED The LEDs can be used for aligning the microphone On axis alignment is indicated by maximum brightness Function monitoring The two LEDs Front and Rear indicate operational readiness separately for both channels The LEDs go off if the supply voltage drops below 42 V Mounting the microphone to a stand The supplied MZS 80 shock mount allows the MKH 800 TWIN to be mounted to a stand and effectively protects against structure borne noise To mount the microphone to a stand gt Select the suitable mounting thread Without thread insert 5 8 thread With thread insert 3 8 thread gt Screw the shock mount O to a stand N gt Pass the cable through the cable grip as shown Attaching the windshield Pop noises resulting from close miking can be suppressed effectively using the optional MZW 80 ANT windshield or the optional MZP 40 popperstopper see Accessories and spare parts on page 9 To attach the windshield gt Slide on the windshield onto the sound inlet basket To attach the popperstopper gt Attach the gooseneck of the popperstopper to the stand The popperstopper changes the sound only slightl
10. l requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC The declaration is available on the internet site at www sennheiser com WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its R operational lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such r equipment Statements regarding FCC and industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
11. uctures The depth of the acoustic can be heard more clearly too The high linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the sound even at high sound levels e The frequency response extends to 50 kHz thus improving the resolution for complex acoustic details Stable pick up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised The small slim design and the optionally dark housing design Nextel make it visually unobtrusive Delivery includes 1 MKH 800 TWIN studio condenser microphone 1 MZS 80 shock mount e 1 AC 20 adaptor cable 1 x XLR 5 socket to 2 x XLR 3 connector e 1 MZQ 80 microphone clamp 1 Aluminium transport case e 2 supplementary sheets with the front and rear frequency response curves e Instructions for use MKH 800 TWIN MZS 80 shock mount Sound inlet basket LED Front blue LED Rear red XLR 5 connector of the microphone AC 20 adaptor cable Putting the microphone into operation Connecting the microphone The MKH 800 TWIN has been designed for a 48 4 V phantom powering according to IEC 61938 To power the microphone gt Connect the XLR 5 socket of the adaptor cable to the XLR 5 connector of the microphone gt Connect the two XLR 3 connectors of the adaptor cable to the corresponding soc
12. y Remote adjustment of the pick up patterns The two signals of the MKH 800 TWIN allow the remote adjustment of the pick up patterns at the mixing console The two microphone signals front and rear are routed to separate channels and summed together The sum signal is then distributed over the stereo channels as usual using the pan control gt The pan control of both channels has to be aligned identically for correct operation Pick up pattern Setting Omni directional gt Set the amplification to the same value in both channels s J 5 J Wide cardioid gt Set the amplification in the rear channel lower than in the front channel 5 l 5 s H s sE 10 f r e Cardioid gt Activate the front channel only 5 H se E 10 10 15 J 15 N 30 30 40 40 37 Pick up pattern Setting Figure 8 gt Set the amplification to the same value in both channels gt Invert the phase of the rear channel Phase Super cardioid gt Set the amplification in the rear channel lower than in the front channel H 5 W 7 j H 15 15 30 30 u o i o u gt Invert the phase of the rear channel Phase Wide cardioid Pattern between omni directional and cardioid The w
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