Sennheiser MKH 816 User manual

Brand: Sennheiser

Model: MKH 816

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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Bedienungsanleitung

User's Guide

Mode d'Emploi

Studio-Richtmikrofon

DirectionalStudio

Microphone

directionnel de studio

MKH816 P48 U 3

Frequenzgang

Frequency response

Courbe de frequence

Speisung und Anschluß

Powering and connection

Alimentation et branchement

Speisung I Powering I Alimentation

Phantomspeisung 48 V nach DIN 45596

Phantom powering 48 V according to DIN 45596

Alimentation a circuit tantöme 48 V selon DIN 45596

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Anschluß I Connection I Branchement

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Connection to balanced, floating microphone inputs

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Solltrequenzgang mit Toleranzschema

Standard response curve with tolerances

Courbe de reponse de consigne avec tolerance

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50. .20000 Hz

The original diagram is included with each microphone, measured from

50. .20000 Hz

Richtdiagramm

Directional pattern

Diagramme de directivite

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Connection to mixers and recording equipment with built-in microphone

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Netzgerät

MZN 16 P48 U

(Art.-Nr.1241)

Stromversorgungsgerät für

48-V-Phantomspeisung nach

DIN45596. Anjedes Netzgerät

können gleichzeitigzweiMikro-

fone angeschlossen werden.

Abmessungen:

168x120x 50 mm.

Speiseadapter

MZA14 P 48 (Art.-Nr.2034)

Zur netzunabhängigen Span-

nungsversorgung von einem

phantomgespeisten Kondensa-

tormikrofon.Speisung nach

DIN45596.

Mit XLR-Buchsen.

Anschlußkabel KA7 U

(Art.-Nr.1777)

Kabel mit XLR-Steckverbindern

(System Cannon).

Länge: 7,5 m.

Anschlußkabel KA7 UN

(Art.-Nr.2157)

Geeignet für alle Sennheiser-

Mikrofone mit XLR-Steckverbin-

dern (System Cannon). Geräte-

seitig 3pol., verschraubbarer

Normstecker (z. B. T 3260001).

Länge: 7,5 m.

DIRECTIONALSTUDIOMICROPHONE

MKH816 P 48 U3

Extend of delivery: 1 microphone.

General description

The MKH816 P 48 U 3 is a directional studio microphone with a

high directivityfactor. This is highly desirable in the film and TV

studio and also outdoorsfor multipleapplications.The microphone

employs the proven RF-principle for low noise, low interference

operation. Itis designed for 48 V phantom powering.

Features

. High directionality

. Low equivalent sound pressure level

. Rugged and extremely resistant to unfavourable climatic

conditions

. High sensitivity

. Allmetal housingwithblackfinish

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XLR-3-11c XLR-3-12C,

Principle of high frequency circuit

The capsule of a RF condenser microphone represents contrary to

DC circuits a low impedance. Instead of the high polarisation

voltage normally required, the capsule requires only a high fre-

quency voltage of about 10 volts, which is produced bya built-in

low-noise oscillator (8 MHz). This principle ensures the micro-

phone's high operational reliability, particulary for outdoor

recordings in extreme climatic conditions.

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XLR-3-11c T 3260001

Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Sennheiser-Gesamtkatalog.

Powering and connection

All Sennheiser microphones designated MKH . . . P 48 are 48 V

phantom-powered according to DIN 45596.

Either condenser- or dynamic microphones from Sennheiser

electronic employ the principle of voltage matching. This "no load

condition" has the advantage that neither impedance variations of

the microphone output nor of the amplifier input have a noticable

influence on the total perfomance of the system (e. g. frequency

response). The source impedance of Sennheiser condenser micro-

phones with phantom powering is extremely low (about 10 V at

1000 Hz) so that the amplifier input impedance has only at least

600 O. This is usual in the majority of cases. Should - however -

the input impedance be smaller than 6000, a resistor of appro-

priate value should be placed in series with the microphone so that

it "sees" at least 400 O. The voltage division caused by the series

resistor must, of course, be considered. The same method can

be used when higher output impedance of the microphone is

demanded. In this case again, aseries resistor can be used to

provide correct matching.

Sennheiser condenser microphones produce relatively high output

voltages exceeding 1volt at maximum sound pressure levels. This

has the advantage that even with long cables induced interference

signals can be disregarded. Also the internal noise produced by the

microphone does not contribute to the total noise level. The micro-

phones are fitted with RF filters which ensure that no high frequency

signals from the microphone can effect the external circuitry and

that the microphone itself is protected from high frequency distur-

bance. It is therefore not necessary, even under the most difficult

conditions, to take special precautions, such as double screening of

the cables or the provision of high frequency filters.

Senn heiser condenser microphones are polarised according to

DIN standard i. e. when apressure pulse strikes the capsule Irom

the lront, pin 2 goes positive with relerence to pin 3.

Connection to balanced,

floating microphone inputs

In this case the microphone is simply connected via apower sup-

ply, e. g. MZN 16 P 48, or powering adapter MZA 14 P 48 (see

accessories) to the inputs 01the amplilier.

Connection to unbalanced microphone inputs

IIthe microphone is powered bya corresponding supply unit and is

to be connected to unbalanced inputs it is generally necessary to

use a translormer. The secondary 01this audio-translormer may

then be connected - one side grounded - to the input Proper

voltage matching is achieved by selecting a suitable translormer

ratio. IIthe powering adapter MZA 14 P 48 or the power supply unit

MZN 16 P 48 is used a translormer is not required.

Connection to microphone inputs

with high sensitivity

IIthe amplilier being used has a very high input sensitivity, i. e.

when it is normally intended lor use with dynamic microphones, it

can be necessary to reduce the output voltage Irom the micro-

phone by means 01a voltage divider. This should be built into the

microphone cable at the amplilier input This way the large signal

on the microphone cable is maintained up to just belore the micro-

phone input, which helps to increase the signal to noise ratio.

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MKH 816 P 48 U 3

Connection to mixers and sound recording

equipment with powering facilities

IIan d.c.voltage 0148V :t12 V is available the condenser micro-

phone can be powered directly (see also ligure "Powering and con-

nection"). The voltage should be stabilised and liltered, so that the

unweighted noise voltage is less than 1 mV.

According to the DIN standard the two leed resistors should be

approx. 6.8 kO. The difference between the two resistors should be

;;;;0.4 %. The current taken by Sennheiser condenser microphones

MKH . . . P48, is approx. 2 mA. This means approx. 7 volts are lost

ac ross the resistors.

Technical Data

Frequency response.

Operating pnnciple . . . .

Directional characteristic . .

Sensltivity at 1000Hz ..

Imedance at 1000 Hz .

Minimum load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equivalent sound pressure level as per

CCIR 468-1

curveA . . . . .. . .

Maximal SPL . . . .

Operating voltage. .

Current consumption

Temperature range. . .

Output plug ...

Pin connections. .

MKH 816 P 48 U 3

. 40-20000 Hz

. interference transducer

. clup shaped

. 40 mV/Pa:t1 dB

. approx. 100 balanced, floating

. 6000 (2000 for SPL up to 15Pa)

.27 dB

.16 dB

.30 Pa

.48V:t12V

. approx. 2 mA

. -10°C to + 70oe

3-pin XLR plug

. 1:ground, housing; supply (-)

2: audio (+); supply (+)

3: audio (-); supply (+)

according to lEe standard

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. 19</!,555 long

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. dull black

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Dimensions in mm

Weight. . .

Finish

We reserve the rightto alter speciflcations,

especially with regard to techmcallmprovements.

Accessories

Shock Mount MZS 16

(Art-No. 02992)

Shock mount with rubber

suspended plastic elamps. Very

900d sound insulation. With

Ys"-thread lor mounting to

microphone booms or tripods.

Pistol grip MZP 816

(Art.-No.01932)

lor reporting use.

Windscreen combination

MZW 816

(Art.-No. 01930)

Windsereen, wind damping

approx. 6 dB.

MZH 816

(Art.-No.03186)

Windsereen eoat, serves to

increase the wind damping 01

the windscreen by 15 dB.

Windshield MZW 815

(Art.-No. 0896)

Foam-rubber -wi ndsh ield.

Largest diameter 52 mm, length

540 mm.

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Sennheiser MKH 816 User manual

Brand: Sennheiser

Model: MKH 816

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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