Sennheiser MZD 8000 - Manual

Cat. No. 502097

MZD 8000

Mikrophone |

MKH 8000 Series

General Description

The fantastic sound of the MKH 8000 series can now be converted to
digital directly at the microphone head, ensuring a natural sound without
any loss of quality. The compact digital module is simply screwed onto
the microphone head in place of the XLR module, turning the audio signal
of the MKH 8020 (omni-directional), MKH 8040 (cardioid) and MKH 8050
(super-cardioid) into a digital one. The new digital module ensures that
the warm, natural, yet fantastically clear and powerful sound of the MKH
8000 series is maintained in full quality along the entire signal chain. In
contrast to conventional digitization, which uses a separate analogue/
digital converter at some stage in the chain, the Sennheiser MZD 8000
digital module eliminates cable losses and, most importantly, features a
converter and surrounding circuitry that have been optimally matched to
the microphone.
Like all signal-carrying components in the 8000 series, the module is desi-
gned with two channels and converts the microphone signal according to
the AES 42 standard. The microphones can be synchronized by any digital
system. In addition to the A/D converter (24-bit, sampling rate up to 192
kHz), the digital module contains a highly integrated DSP unit. With the
aid of dedicated PC control software and an AES 42 interface, the micro-
phone allows settings such as the low-cut filter, attenuation and limiter
to be remote-controlled. The required phantom power for microphones is
provided by an AES 42 interface, e.g. Neumann’s DMI.

Features

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2-channel 24 Bit-AD-converter, dynamic range 115 dB

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Studio grade preamp and converter

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Sampling rate 44,1 kHz, 48kHz, 88,2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176,4kHz and 192 kHz

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Remote controlled DSP functions like low cut filter, attenuation and limiter

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Digital output in AES 42 format

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External synchronisation via AES 42, Mode 2

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Colour: Nextel® black, non reflecting, matching to MKH 8000 series

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Delivery Includes: Digital module MZD 8000

User manual

Recommended Accessories

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Extension tube 15 cm (5.91“) MZE 8015

Cat. No. 502315

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Extension tube 30 cm (11.84“) MZE 8060 Cat. No. 502433

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Extension tube 60 cm (23.62“) MZE 8060 Cat. No. 502316

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Extension tube 120 cm (47.24“) MZE 8120 Cat. No. 502317

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Bar connector mono MZGE 8000

Cat. No. 502324

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Bar connector stereo MZGE 8002

Cat. No. 502325

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Vertical bar 30 cm (11.84“) MZEF 8030

Cat. No. 502434

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Vertical bar 60 cm (23.62“) MZEF 8060

Cat. No. 502318

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Vertical bar 120 cm (47.24“) MZEF 8120

Cat. No. 502319

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Table stand MZT 8000

Cat. No. 502331

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Table stand MZT 8001

Cat. No. 502332

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Shock mount MZS 8000

Cat. No. 502330

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Mini clip MZQ 8001

Cat. No. 502329

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Microphone clip MZQ 8000

Cat. No. 502328

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Swivel joint MZG 8000

Cat. No. 502323

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Remote cable 3 m (3.28 ft)MZL 8003

Cat. No. 502326

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Remote cable 10 m (10.94 ft) MZL 8010

Cat. No. 502327

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Windshield MZW 8000

Cat. No. 502333

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Ceiling mount MZH 8000

Cat. No. 502435

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Floor stand MZFS 8000

Cat. No. 502322

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Digital module MZD 8000

Cat. No. 502097

Technical Data

Frequency response ................................. from 10 kHz to 80 kHz
A/D conversion ......................................... 24 Bit/44,1 to 192 kHz
Delta-Sigma Sensitivity (free field,
no load, 94 dB SPL) with MKH 8020 ................................ -31 dBFS
Total harmonic distortion at -1 dBFS ........................ < -100 dBFS
Inherent self-noise (mono mode, 40 ohms) ........... < -120 dBFS
Input amplitude for -0.5 dBFS
at 0 dB attenuation .......................... 1.1 V

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(997 Hz sine wave)

Group delay ......................................................... 22/19/15 samples
..................................................................single/double/quad speed
Frequency accuracy
in asynchronous operation .......................................... +/- 25 ppm
Pull-in range in
synchronous operation ...................................... min. +/- 100 ppm
Power supply ....................... AES 42-phantom power (10 V DPP)
Power consumption .......................................................... < 160 mA
Operating voltage range ..................................from 7 V to 10,5 V
Operating temperature range ...................from -10 °C to +60 °C
Diameter ................................................................................... 19 mm
Length ....................................................................................... 96 mm
Weight ............................................................................ approx. 65 g