MKH 800 TWIN Nx

The MKH 800 TWIN is a universal studio microphone with exceptional quality condenser technology. It is equipped with a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push-pull transducers with high linearity. It is a side-fire microphone where the two cardioid pick-up patterns are placed back-to-back along the axis of the microphone. The signals from both transducers are not combined in the microphone to create different pickup patterns, but are available separately as two channels at the microphone output. This makes it possible to adjust the pickup patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN remotely. The signals can be combined in any way in the mixing console to create any pickup pattern - from rounding to eight - with an infinite number of intermediate positions. Based on the legendary MKH 800, this microphone opens up a new dimension for studio audio recordings.

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MKH 800 TWIN studio microphone

Technical specifications

Dimensions: Ø 27 mm, length 136 mm
Frequency range (microphone): 30 - 50 000 Hz
Transducer principle: RF condenser microphone
Weight: 172 g
Pick-up pattern: Round pick-up, cardioid, figure-of-eight
Sensitivity (free field, 1 kHz): 40 mV/Pa (-28 dBV)
Nominal impedance: 100 Ohm
Minimum termination impedance: 2000 Ohm
Phantom power: 48 V ±4 V
Equivalent noise level: 12 dB(A)
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3): 20 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 134 dB SPL
Power consumption: 2 × 3.1 mA
Dynamic range: 122 dB(A), 114 dB (CCIR)
Color: Nickel

Features and functions

Universal studio condenser microphone of exceptional quality
Pick-up patterns can be remotely adjusted and optimized in real time during monitoring
No pre-setting of patterns required before recording
Flexible use as main microphone, solo microphone or support microphone
Wide selection of stereo and surround mixes - even in parallel
Separate two-channel recording allows unlimited post-mixing
High sensitivity ensures interference-free signal paths with high signal levels
Low self-noise level reveals even the most subtle audio details
Highly linear transducers minimize distortion and ensure clear sound reproduction even at high levels
Frequency response up to 50 kHz provides high resolution of complex acoustic details
Stable pickup patterns minimize sound distortion in both direct and diffuse fields
Enclosure and basket design minimizes negative acoustic effects
Compact, slim design - discreet in visual contexts
Also available with dark Nextel finish for even lower visual impact