Sennheiser MKH 8090 User Manual

MKH 8090

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 at www.sennheiser.com.

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 short­circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics.

• 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 “Specifica­tions” on page 6).

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 8090

The MKH 8090

The MKH 8090 is a high-end wide cardioid studio condenser microphone from the
modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This RF condenser microphone is especially
suitable for orchestral recordings because it can be used both as a main mirco­phone and as a support microphone.

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 capa­bility to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion and a high resistance
to adverse climatic conditions.

• Wide cardioid pick-up pattern

•Very natural sound

• Can be used as an analog or – with the digital module – digital microphone

• 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
signals, 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

• 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 8090 product page at
www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local
Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.

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