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[Ed. Note: The MKH 8020 is an end address omni-directional pencil RF condenser microphone. The microphone is RF biased, humidity resistant and according to Sennheiser suitable for recording in harsh environments. It has high sensitivity (-30 dB) and low self noise (10 dBA, 21 dB CCIR).
At $1400 a pop I am unsure I wish to test this in the humid outdoor Houston environment. It is beyond my personal budget, but maybe not yours.
Note that if its a cardioid mic you hanker for there is the MKH 8040, but that mic has -34 dB sensitivity and 13 dB self noise, somewhat lower specs than the 8020.]
$1399
From the manual:
The MKH 8020 is a high-end omni-directional studio condenser microphone from the modular MKH 8000 microphone series. This series has the following features:
* Exceptionally low inherent self-noise prevents masking of filigree sound structures
* Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
* Extremely wide frequency response for an optimum resolution of the finest details
* Transformerless and fully floating balanced output provides for easy connection at minimal distortion
* High sensitivity ensures interference-free transmission with a high signal voltage
* Frequency independent directional characteristics for minimum coloration in the direct and diffuse field
Sennheiser MKH 8000 series specs: MKH pattern sensitivity noise dia length dBV/Pa dBA mm mm 8020 omni directional -30 10 19 41 8030 figure of eight -31 13 19 59 8040 cardioid -34 13 19 41 8050 super cardioid -34 13 19 59 8060 shotgun -24 11 19 145 8070 shotgun -19 8 19 432KJS 04/2025