Sennheiser MKH 8020 microphone
Main features of this microphone
Modular design
Symmetrical transducer with 2 back plates providing extremely low distortion
Extremely low inherent self-noise
Accurate directional pattern
Non reflective Nextel coating
Also available in stereo pairs
This microphone was originally made in
https://www.pinknoise-systems.co.uk/sennheiser-mkh-8020-omni-microphone-stereo-set.html here is a link where I found the features.
This is also a short description on there.
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Mic polar pattern
The polar pattern displayed here is an omnidirectional pattern.
An omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound in a 360-degree radius – it is equally sensitive to sound at all angles. Imagine its pattern as a perfect sphere in three directions.
This makes omnidirectional microphones ideal for studio recordings where the objective is a natural, open sound.
Frequency response sennheiser MKH 8020
The sennheiser MKH 8020 Mic has a Wide frequency response 10 to 60.000 Hz
Omnidirectional is usually related to condenser microphones, it has generally more extended low frequency response and lower distortion.
The sennheiser mkh mic uses
· This microphone is Particularly suited to distance positioning
· Ideal for stereo and surround recordings, as an M microphone and for ambience
· Sound great on piano, a wonderful extended low end
· nature recordings
https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/recording-condenser-microphone-onmi-directional-guitar-acoustic-mkh-8020 more info here
Sennheisr mkh Reviews
Review 1 – 5 stars
BLOWN AWAY!
These are fantastic microphones, will be using them every time I record an appropriate source!
https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/recording-condenser-microphone-onmi-directional-guitar-acoustic-mkh-8020 both reviews found from this website.
Review 2- 4 stars
WONDERFUL TRUE SOUND, AMAZING DETAIL
I would recommend these microphones, probably the best microphones that I own.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
· Beautiful, rich, full sound
.Full Dynamic range
· Doesn't pick up background noise
Disadvantages
· Not very durable
· £2200 retail price
· The design is simple