



Sennheiser MKH 8060 Compact Shotgun Microphone
Make your audio recordings professional with the Sennheiser MKH 8060 shotgun microphone. Featuring high directional sensitivity, this mic is ideal for capturing dialogue and other sound effects in noisy environments, making it an optimal choice for film, television, and broadcast applications. This mic reduces rumble and other low-frequency noise with a switchable low-cut filter.
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Compact Shotgun Microphone Key Features:
- Short shotgun microphone for professional quality sound capturing
- Suitable choice for use in film, television, and broadcast applications
- Super-cardioid polar pattern provides excellent noise rejection
- High-sensitivity directional sound pickup records sound from one direction
- Patented RF condenser technology for wide frequency response
- Low self-noise of only 10 dB(A) for clear sound quality
- Switchable low-cut filter helps reduce rumble and other low-frequency noise
- Pre-attenuation pad allows for high SPL to eliminate handling noise
- Can be powered by phantom power or a separate battery module
- Compatible with a variety of boom poles and shock mounts for easy configuration
- Frequency-independent directivity ensures excellent speech intelligibility
- Includes foam windshield to eliminate plosives and wind noise
- Rugged metal housing for durability and rugged performance
- Low power consumption for extended battery life and performance
- Comes with a microphone clip to keep the mic in place
What's in the box?
- 1 x Sennheiser MKH 8060 Compact Shotgun Microphone
- 1 x Microphone Clip
- 1 x Foam Windscreen
- 1 x Threaded Transport Tube
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
FAQs:
What is the frequency response of this microphone?
This shotgun mic has a frequency response of 50Hz to 25kHz, which means that it can capture a wide range of sound frequencies, making it an ideal choice for dialogue recording and sound effect capturing.
What is the polar pattern of this microphone?
This microphone has a super-cardioid polar pattern, which means that it is highly directional and can effectively capture sound from the front while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. This makes it ideal for use in noisy environments where background noise needs to be minimised.
What is the self-noise level of this mic?
This microphone has a low self-noise level of only 10 dB(A), which means it can capture clean and clear audio, even in quiet recording environments.
Can this microphone be powered by a battery?
The Sennheiser MKH 8060 microphone can be powered by a separate battery module (not included), in addition to being powered by phantom power. This can be useful when using the microphone in remote locations or when phantom power is not available.
Back to topProduct Specification
Microphone Connector | 3.5mm Jack |
Pick-up pattern | Supercardioid |
Type | Shotgun |
Wireless | No |