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Sennheiser MKH8060 Short Shotgun Microphone Pro
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Capture Sound with Precision: Sennheiser MKH8060 Shotgun Microphone The Sennheiser MKH8060 is a compact, professional-grade shotgun microphone that delivers natural sound with exceptional off-axis linearity. Perfect for feature films, documentaries, and studio productions, it ensures high-quality...
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Overview
Capture Sound with Precision: Sennheiser MKH8060 Shotgun Microphone
The Sennheiser MKH8060 is a compact, professional-grade shotgun microphone that delivers natural sound with exceptional off-axis linearity. Perfect for feature films, documentaries, and studio productions, it ensures high-quality audio to complement your visuals. Its rugged metal housing and weather-proof design make it ideal for any shooting environment.
Specifications:
- Pick-up Pattern: Super-cardioid/lobar
- Sound: Very natural sound, undistorted off-axis sound
- Noise: Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
- Distortion: Extremely low distortion
- Output: Transformerless and fully floating balanced output, high output signal
- Housing: Rugged metal housing, Non-reflective Nextel coating
- Durability: Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
- Design: Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
- Compatibility: Timbrally identical with other 8000-series microphones
Key Features
supercardioid/lobe, condenser
Undistorted off-axis sound
High output signal
Rugged metal housing, Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
Specifications
Brand
Sennheiser
Model
MKH8060
Microphone Type
Short Shotgun, Condenser
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid/Lobe
Off-axis Sound
Undistorted
Output Signal
High
Housing Material
Rugged Metal
Weather Resistance
Extremely Weather-proof (due to RF circuit)
Design Feature
Compact (ideal for camera mounting)
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of microphone is the Sennheiser MKH8060?
The Sennheiser MKH8060 is a short shotgun condenser microphone, featuring a supercardioid/lobe polar pattern.
How does this microphone perform with off-axis sounds?
It is designed to provide undistorted off-axis sound, which helps maintain audio quality even when subjects are not perfectly centered.
Is the MKH8060 suitable for outdoor recording in various conditions?
Yes, this microphone is extremely weather-proof due to its RF circuit, making it suitable for reliable performance in challenging environmental conditions.
Can this microphone be easily mounted on a camera?
Its compact design makes the MKH8060 ideal for camera mounting, allowing for an integrated audio-visual setup.
What is a key advantage regarding the output signal of this microphone?
The MKH8060 offers a high output signal, which can be beneficial for achieving strong, clear audio recordings directly from the microphone.
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