SENNHEISER MKH 8060
MRP - Rs. 1,49,900
SENNHEISER MKH 8060: Shotgun & Camera Microphone. Available in India from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Product
| Transducer type | Condenser |
Frequency Specifications
| Audio frequency response | 50 - 25,000 Hz |
Acoustic Properties
| Equivalent noise level (db) | A-weighted 11 dB(A) CCIR-weighted 23 dB |
| Max. sound pressure level | 129 dB SPL |
| Pickup pattern | Supercardioid, Lobar |
Connectivity
| Connection | Wired |
Inputs/Outputs
| Audio output | XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating |
Ambient Conditions
| Operating temperature (C) | -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F) |
Battery & Power
| Phantom power | P48 V |
| Charging current (mA) | 3.3 mA |
Electrical Properties
| Sensitivity | -24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa) |
| Nominal impedance | 25 Ω |
| Min. terminating impedance | 2 kΩ |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | diameter 19 mm, length 175 mm (145 mm excluding XLR module) |
| Product weight | 80 g |
Product overview
The SENNHEISER MKH 8060 is a shotgun & camera microphone from SENNHEISER, part of the Mkh 8000 range.
Whether it's a feature film, a documentary, an outdoor shoot or a studio production, the MKH 8060 will provide high quality sound to match your great pictures. Handily compact it shows its strengths as a professional shotgun microphone: The MKH 8060 delivers an absolute natural sound and outstanding off-axis linearity, attenuating sound coming from the side without coloration.
| Pickup pattern | Supercardioid, Lobar |
| Transducer type | Condenser |
| Audio frequency response | 50 - 25,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | -24 dBV/Pa (63 mV/Pa) |
Key features
- Super-cardioid/lobar pick-up pattern
- Very natural sound
- Undistorted off-axis sound
- Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
- Extremely low distortion
- Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
- High output signal
- Rugged metal housing
- Non-reflective Nextel® coating
- Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
- Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
- Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
SENNHEISER MKH 8060: frequently asked questions
What is the pickup pattern of the MKH 8060?
Supercardioid, Lobar, according to the official specification.
What is the frequency response of the MKH 8060?
50 - 25,000 Hz.
Where can I buy the SENNHEISER MKH 8060 in India?
The SENNHEISER MKH 8060 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.
Workflow 1: On-camera recording
Videographers and filmmakers.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| MKH 8060 output (XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating) | Camera, recorder or mixer input |
Setup
- Mount the MKH 8060 on the camera with its mount or shock mount.
- Connect it to the camera or recorder audio input.
- Set the recording level manually and monitor on headphones.
Workflow 2: Interviews
Documentary and news crews.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| MKH 8060 output (XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating) | Camera, recorder or mixer input |
Setup
- Point the MKH 8060 at the speaker from a short distance.
- Use the windshield outdoors.
- Record a short test before the interview.
Workflow 3: Boom operation
Film and video sound recordists.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| MKH 8060 output (XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating) | Camera, recorder or mixer input |
Setup
- Mount the MKH 8060 in a shock mount on a boom pole.
- Keep the microphone just outside the frame, aimed at the speaker's mouth.
Workflow 4: Broadcast and voice-over
Broadcast studios and voice artists.
Setup
- Set up the MKH 8060 in a quiet, treated room.
- Monitor on closed headphones while recording.
Workflow 5: Location recording
Field recordists and production crews.
Setup
- Protect the MKH 8060 from wind with the matching windshield.
- Carry spare batteries or a power source for the recorder.
Workflow 6: Care and storage
Everyone using the MKH 8060.
Setup
- Keep the MKH 8060 in its case or pouch when not in use.
- Avoid moisture and dust; let it reach room temperature before use after transport.
