Sennheiser is introducing its new MKH
800 Twin microphone at the 2008 NAB Show. Based on Sennheiser's
legendary MKH 800, the MKH 800 Twin multiplies recordists' abilities by
offering polar pattern switching after the recording session.
The MKH 800 Twin can be thought of as a multi-pattern microphone without the
pattern switches. So how does it generate the various patterns? The MKH 800
Twin is equipped with both front and back capsule outputs. In a standard
multi-pattern mic like its predecessor, the MKH 800, the pattern
of the mic is derived by adding and subtracting the back capsule. Thanks to
the MKH 800 Twin's dual outputs, recordists can simply plug both of these
capsules into a DAW or recorder and create the pattern desired during
mix-down.
"The MKH 800 Twin will become a new classic thanks to its incredible
versatility, even after a recording session is complete," said Dawn Birr,
product manager professional systems for Sennheiser. "Whether you find you
need a tighter or wider pattern for a few seconds or for several minutes in
a certain part of the recording, the MKH 800 Twin makes it happen."
The MKH 800 Twin is ideal for film scoring, symphonic recording,
broadcasting, 5.1 surround, and studio and field recording. Sennheiser's
renowned transparency and accuracy, incredibly low self-noise and
humidity-resistant construction makes the MKH 800 Twin a powerhouse in any
application, while its wide frequency response spans 50kHz. The MKH 800 Twin
also features a symmetrical capsule design with extremely low distortion.
The MKH 800 Twin will be available in April for a list price of $3,356. www.sennheiserusa.com
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