Sennheiser MK 8 · Studio Condenser Microphone
Sennheiser MK 8 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
The Sennheiser MK 8 is a dual-diaphragm, large-diaphragm true condenser microphone built for home and project studios. Two one-inch, 24-carat gold-plated diaphragms give you five switchable polar patterns, and on-body pad and low-cut switches let you adapt the microphone to vocals, instruments and louder sources.
Key Features
Five Polar Patterns
Switch between omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid and figure-8 to suit the source and room.
Dual 1" Gold Diaphragms
Two one-inch diaphragms plated with 24-carat gold deliver a warm, detailed condenser sound.
3-Position Pad
A pad switch (0 / -10 / -20 dB) lets the mic handle loud sources such as drums, horns and amps.
Switchable Low-Cut
A low-cut / roll-off filter at 60 Hz or 100 Hz helps tame proximity boom and low-frequency rumble.
Shock-Mounted Capsule
The capsule is internally shock-mounted within a metal housing to reduce handling noise and vibration.
Rugged Metal Housing
A solid metal body shelters the electronics for dependable studio use.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Dual-diaphragm large-diaphragm true condenser (side-address) |
|---|---|
| Polar patterns | Omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-8 (switchable) |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Pad | 0 / -10 / -20 dB (switchable) |
| Low-cut filter | 60 Hz or 100 Hz (switchable) |
| Nominal impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 17.4 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level | 10 dB(A) |
| Max. SPL (passive) | 140 dB |
| Dynamic range | 130 dB |
| Power | 48 V phantom power (P48) |
| Weight | approx. 485 g |
| Dimensions | approx. 160 × 57 mm (L × Ø) |
| In the box | MK 8 microphone, MZQ 4 clamp, pouch |
Specifications sourced from the manufacturer. Please confirm final details with the supplier before purchase.
Ideal For
- Vocals
- Acoustic Instruments
- Podcasts
- Voice-Over
- Drum Overheads
- Studio Recording
