Sennheiser 8020 Stereo pair

The MKH-8020 Omnidirectional Microphone from Sennheiser is a professional low-profile condenser microphone intended for crucial ambiance or close-microphone recording. The modular design consists of the MKHC-8020 omnidirectional capsule and the MZX-8000 XLR module output stage.

The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion. The wide frequency response provides exceptional detail and transparency. With its pristine audio quality and compact design the MKH-8020 is ideal for orchestral recordings, instrument capturing, stereo recordings, etc.

The omnidirectional polar pattern provides a generous pickup pattern at the direct and off-axis sections of the capsule. The pattern is ideal for use as a "mid" microphone in M/S stereo recording. The modular design consists of the MKHC-8020 omnidirectional capsule and the MZX-8000 XLR module output stage. The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion. A wide frequency response of 10Hz to 60kHz ensures accurate reproduction of instruments, ambiance, vocals, etc.

• Onmi-directional pick-up pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response 10 to 60.000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
• Extremly low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non reflective Nextel coating
• Ideal for stereo and surround recordings, as an M microphone and for ambience

Sennheiser MKH 8020 Specs

Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Range 10 Hz to 60 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level

• 10 dB A-Weighted
• 21 dB CCIR

Maximum SPL 138 dB SPL
Impedance 25 Ohms
Load Impedance 1000 Ohms
Output Connectors 1 x 3-Pin XLR
Operating Current Consumption 3.3 mA
Operating Voltage 48 V ± 4 V
Operating Temperature 14.00 to 140.00°F / -10 to 60°C
Length 2.95" / 75 mm
Diameter 0.75" / 19 mm (per mic)
Weight 1.94 oz / 55 g (per mic)