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Sennheiser MKH20

A high-quality condenser microphone known for its audio accuracy and versatile applications, featuring a wide frequency response, low self-noise, and a compact design, making it suitable for various recording tasks including recording orchestras and solo instruments, it picks up the natural acoustics of the room which can be useful for studio recordings, broadcast, and film productions where capturing nuanced sound sources is essential.

Brand: Sennheiser

Model: MKH20 – RF Symmetrical Capsule Condenser Microphone

Manufacture URL: https://assets.sennheiser.com/

The manual is available to download by clicking “Article Attachments” below. The most up-to-date information will be found on the manufacturer’s website. Please note this manual and images used are for educational purposes only.


Access & Usage

Pick-Up Location: The Conservatorium of MusicCON111 – Tech Office

Induction(s) Required:

  • L1 General Induction
  • L2 City Performance & Rehearsal Studios Inductions


These inductions can be found inside Canvas:

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Your Course > Modules > Compulsory WHS Inductions

This resource may be course dependent, please speak to Technical Staff for more information.


Technical Specifications

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Dimensions: Ø 25 x 153 mm

Frequency response (Microphone): 12 – 20000 Hz

Transducer principle (Microphone): RF condenser microphone

Max. sound pressure level: 134 dB / 1 kHz

Pick-up pattern: omni-directional

Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 25 mV/Pa +- 1 dB

Nominal impedance: 150 Ω

Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ohm

Equivalent noise level: 10 (18) dB

Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR: 20 (28) dB

Current consumption: 2 mA

Battery Specification: 48 +- 4 V Phantom

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Updated on July 13, 2023

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