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Sennheiser MKH 8060 Ultimate Shotgun Microphone

User Manual for Sennheiser MKH 8060 Ultimate Shotgun Microphone Kit

• Product category: Shotgun Microphones Sennheiser
• Brand: Sennheiser
• Description and content of package
• Technical information and basic settings
• Frequently asked questions – FAQ
• Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
• Authorized service for Sennheiser Shotgun Microphones

Product description

• Sennheiser MKH 8060 - Short Shotgun Microphone
  • Sennheiser MKH 8060/8070 Demo
  The MKH 8060 from Sennheiser is a lightweight and rugged short shotgun microphone that offers true and natural sound. Reliable under the toughest climatic conditions, the microphone's symmetrical RF transducer design produces high sensitivity, low distortion and excellent transient response.
  
  The enhanced short interference tube yields a pleasing supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern, suppressing off-axis sound without coloration to create extremely natural and detailed results. Due to its compact design, it is ideal for boom or camera mounting.
  
  The microphone ships with an analog output module with an XLR connector, but with the appropriate accessory, the body can to interface directly into digital systems via the optional MZD 8000 digital module.
  • Lightweight and rugged short shotgun microphone
  • Immune to failure caused by dampness and humidity
  • Symmetrical RF transducer
  • High sensitivity
  • Low distortion
  • Excellent transient response
  • Suppresses off-axis sound without coloration
  • Ship with analog output module
  • Will interface directly with digital systems when used with the optional MZD 8000 digital module
  UPC: 615104183711
• Rycote Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone
  • Sennheiser MKH 8060/8070 Demo
  The Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone from Rycote provides you with the accessories needed to prevent or isolate your mic from up to 50dB of wind and handling noise. The WS 1 kit features a modular suspension with pistol grip, a windshield, and a windjammer. Also featured is a boom pole adapter, a CB9 Connbox, and an XLR holder. The microphone fits on the modular suspension and attaches to the Connbox. The windshield fits on the suspension and is enclosed around the mic. The fuzzy windjammer then fits over the windshield. This completely modular system can be configured to allow almost any microphone to be shock-mounted. Two Single-Lyre suspension webs, a brush, and a Hex head key are included.
  Modular Suspension
  • It provides complete isolation against handling noise and cable-borne noises. It also supports the microphone in a cradle using Lyre suspension webs.
  Windshield
  • The windshield basket completely surrounds the microphone and its connector. It slides onto the Modular Suspension to provide up to 30dB of wind noise attenuation.
  Windjammer
  • The Windjammer is a synthetic fur cover that is designed to fit over the Modular Windshield. It gives an additional 20dB of wind noise attenuation. It is fitted with a drawstring and a toggle for easily fitting on the mic.
• K-Tek K102CCR Klassic Series Five-Section Lightweight Boompole
  • Sennheiser MKH 8060/8070 Demo
  The K-Tek K-102CCR Klassic Series Lightweight Boompole features five telescoping sections, lightweight graphite construction, a captive collet locking system, and soft-touch rubberized collars with dimpled grip.The rain-resistant construction is also dent-proof, and weighs just 1.5 lb for easy handling and portability. Eight layers of graphite also resist handling noise. The K-102CCR features an internally coiled cable and side-exit XLR connector at the base.
  • The K-102CCR features an internally coiled cable and side-exit XLR connector at the base.
  • The Klassic series poles feature graphite construction for lightweight, dent-resistant handling, and minimal noise.
  • The rubberized, dimpled grips stay firm even when wet.
  • Each section features easy locking due to the low-torque captive collet locking system.
  UPC: 791090331234
• Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable - 15' (4.6 m), Black
  • Sennheiser MKH 8060/8070 Demo
  The black Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (15') is designed to be an extremely quiet and flexible cable that is ideal for the most demanding live sound and performance applications. The cable is engineered to be durable and to provide protection against EMI, RFI, and static noise. While the cable's color-coding affords the ability to quickly differentiate between multiple connections on stage, it provides a pleasant aesthetic quality at the same time.
  
  Premium Performance 3000 Series cables are made from 24-AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. 95% dual-spiral shielding makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.
  • 95% dual-spiral shielding offers protection from EMI and RFI noise
  • Twin conductive PVC inner shielding provides 100% coverage of the core conductor. It helps keep the cable's signal from radiating and affecting nearby cables, and also helps prevent external EMI from penetrating to the cable's core
  • 24-AWG oxygen-free stranded copper inner core provides the best possible conductivity
  • Cotton yarn reduces electrostatic and microphonic noise
  • All solder points shrink-wrapped for protection
  • Neutrik XX silver connectors offer high conductivity
  • Caged type contact and improved ground contact
  UPC: 847628558281

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• MKH 8060 Microphone Body
• MZX 8000 Analog Output Module (XLR)
• MZQ 8060 Microphone Clip
• MZW 8060 Foam Windshield
• Threaded Transport Tube
• Frequency Response Sheet
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• Rycote - Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone

• K-Tek - K102CCR Klassic Series Five-Section Lightweight Boompole

• Kopul - Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable - 15' (4.6 m), Black

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Technical parameters

• Sennheiser MKH 8060 - Short Shotgun Microphone

  Transducer	Symmetrical RF
  Polar Pattern	Supercardioid/Lobar
  Frequency Response	50Hz to 25kHz
  Sensitivity	-24 dBV/Pa (63mV/Pa)
  Noise	EIN: 11dB (A) (DIN-IEC 651), 23dB (CCIR 268-3)
  Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)	129dB
  Impedance	Nominal: 25Ω Minimum Terminating: 2kΩ
  Output Connectors	1 x XLR (as supplied)
  Pad	No
  Low Frequency Roll-Off	No
  Power Requirements	48V, +/-4V phantom (P48, IEC 61938) 3.3mA current consumption
  Operating Temperature	-14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
  Dimensions	Diameter: 0.75" (19mm) Length (Microphone): 5.7" (145mm) Length (with MZX 8000 Module): 7.0" (178mm)
  Weight	Microphone: 2.8 oz (79g) With MZX 8000 Module: 3.9 oz (111g)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.7 x 6.9 x 3.6"

• Rycote Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone

  Maximum Noise Attenuation	50 dB
  Fur Length	1.57" / 40 mm
  Length	11" / 280 mm
  Outputs	1 x MZL Male

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	25.0 x 8.1 x 4.3"

• K-Tek K102CCR Klassic Series Five-Section Lightweight Boompole

  Material	Graphite
  Sections	5
  Minimum Length	2.7' (79.0 cm)
  Maximum Length	8.9' (271.3 cm)
  Weight	1.5 lb
  Load Capacity	Not specified by manufacturer

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	33.0 x 2.5 x 2.0"

• Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable - 15' (4.6 m), Black

  Connector 1	3-Pin XLR Male
  Connector 2	3-Pin XLR Female
  Cable Length	15' / 4.6 m
  Shielding	95% Spiral
  Wire Gauge	24 AWG
  Contact Plating	Silver

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5.8 x 2.9 x 1.3"

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