Whether used on a boompole or attached to a camera, the Sennheiser MKH 8060 moisture-resistant short shotgun microphone can help you achieve superb audio capture in demanding conditions for your next professional film, TV, or location recording. Mix-ready sound quality is provided by its sharp directivity, low noise, and high output. Plus, there are no controls to worry about; the MKH 8060 delivers the reliability you need for high-pressure gigs.

The microphone exhibits a supercardioid polar pattern at low to midrange frequencies and transitions to a lobar pattern in high frequencies, providing uniform attenuation of 10 to 20 dB from 125 Hz to 1 kHz between 90° and 120° off axis. The rejection pattern for high frequencies is also consistent, further contributing to the mic's transparent, undistorted off-axis tone. Your dialogue, foley, and sound effects can be recorded with full dynamics and clarity, thanks to the MKH 8060's wide frequency response, transformerless output, and high SPL handling.

For Pro Film, TV & Location Recording    Moisture-Resistant for Humid Conditions    No Switches, Buttons, or Dials    50 Hz to 25 kHz Frequency Response    Supercardioid at Low & Mid Frequencies    Lobar Pattern at High Frequencies    Low 11 dBA Self-Noise    Ultrahigh Sensitivity of -24 dB    Transparent, Undistorted Off-Axis Tone    Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise

When your work takes you outdoors, you're bound to encounter humidity and condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The MKH 8060's RF circuit design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing you to reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental conditions.

Offering the same sonic signature as Sennheiser's other 8000-Series microphones, the MKH 8060 was engineered with the experienced professional in mind. Its 50 Hz to 25 kHz frequency response incorporates a gentle rise above 3 kHz to increase intelligibility and a natural bass roll-off to mitigate rumble. Its low self-noise of 11 dBA and ultrahigh sensitivity of -24 dB enable studio-worthy signal purity without requiring noise reduction and gain boosting in postproduction.

The MKH 8060 boasts a transformerless and fully floating balanced output for optimal signal integrity. Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power, the MKH 8060 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras.

When used with the optional MZD 8000 digital module, the MKH 8060 becomes a digital microphone that outputs AES42 signal at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and allows remote control of DSP functions such as low-cut filtering and attenuation.

The MKH 8060's metal body features a nonreflective Nextel coating to prevent distracting visual reflections. Mount the MKH 8060 directly on a stand or boompole using the supplied mic clip, or attach it to a camera with a shoe shockmount such as the Smallrig 1859. Alternatively, place the MKH 8060 in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1 combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter to prevent the transfer of vibrations to the microphone.

The MKH 8060 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser MZH 20-1 furry windshield (available separately).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What microphone is compatible with the Sony ZV!?

A: The Sony ECM-B1M Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone for Sony Cameras is compatible with the Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 2. How does this work with a Nikon d7200?

A: It plugs into the mic input

Q: 3. does this mic work on the Nikon d3300? if so what settings do i need?

A: Yes it should work on the d3300. The only settings that I can tell you about is to read how it will need to be setup from the D3300 manual. It's pretty much a plug and play type of microphone. I would suggest that if the camera has a 3.5mm earphone jack (in addition to the one that you will be plugging this into to record through). You should use an extra set of headphones to adjust your audio levels while recording and listen to the audio so it won't be too loud or soft.

Q: 4. can you plug headphones straight into the this microphone? what is hiding under, what from the photos looks to be, panels on the side of this unit? thanks

A: Headphone cannot be connected. There is no headphone/monitor port.

Q: 5. Which is better for recording music covers videomicro or videomic go ?

A: For that type of application I rely on dual recording system. Attach your favourite audio recorder to the sound console the instruments are plugged into. Then sync them in post.If you only want reference ambient audio, this mic will do just fine.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the Sony ZV-E10?

A: Yes, the Sony ECM-B1M Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone for Sony Cameras is compatible for use with the Multi-Interface Shoe connection found on the Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 7. Does it work with a desktop PC?

A: Only if your PC supplies the requisite Plug-in Power for this microphone.

Q: 8. Will this mic work well when shooting video of marching bands at outdoor sporting events.

A: Just found a great video where the guy is reviewing the GoPro Hero 5 Black using this mic (via an adapter) -- you can hear the stark difference with between the on-camera mic vs. the Rode VideoMicro in various situations: https://youtu.be/hgqDGsCDkyc .

Q: 9. I currently own a rode videomic go, would the videomicro be an upgrade in sound quality? If not, would the sound quality be about the same between both?

A: Since we are forbidden to post helpful links to YouTube videos, copy and paste this next line into a YouTube search and it will turn up a good review by Marlon Torres.RDE VideoMicro Review + Comparison vs VideoMic GO

Q: 10. Can the audio feed be split so that I can plug this into both an iPhone and FM transmitter simultaneously?

A: No it can not. You would need a small mixer.