The Sennheiser MKH 800 TWIN Universal Studio Condenser Microphone includes a dual capsule consisting of two symmetrical push-pull transducers with high linearity. This is a “side fire” microphone with the two cardioid pick-up patterns of the transducer aligned back-to-back across the axis of the microphone. The signals of both transducers are not combined in the microphone in order to generate differing pick-up patterns but are available separately as two channels at the microphone output. This allows the pick-up patterns of the MKH 800 TWIN to be remotely adjusted. The signals can be combined in any desired way in the mixing console in order to create all pick-up patterns from omni-directional to figure-8 with an infinite number of intermediate stages. Based on the legendary MKH 800, this microphone opens up to a new dimension of studio recordings.

• The remote adjustability and the variable pick-up patterns
• Can be main microphone, soloist microphone or supporting microphone
• Pick-up patterns can be set and optimised under monitoring conditions
• Wide range of mixes for stereo and surround are possible
• Saving of the microphone signals in two channels
• The high sensitivity ensures interference-free signal paths as a result of high signal levels
• Low inherent noise prevents the masking of filigree sound structures
• High linearity of the transducers minimises the signal distortions and ensures the transparency of the sound even at high sound levels
• Frequency response extends to 50 kHz
• Stable pick-up patterns minimise sound distortion in the direct and diffuse field
• Negative acoustic effects caused by the housing and the sound inlet basket are minimised
• Small, slim design and the optionally dark housing design

• (1) MKH 800 TWIN studio condenser microphone
• (1) MZQ 80 microphone clamp
• (1) MZS80 shock mount
• (1) AC 20 adaptor cable
• (1) User manual
• (1) Aluminium transport case