Instructions for Use
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Contents Important safety information 2 The MZD 8000 3 Delivery includes 4 Product overview 4 Putting the digital module into operation 5 Connecting the microphone head and the cable 5 Connecting the digital module to other devices 6 Remote controlling the MZD 8000 7 If a problem occurs 8 Cleaning the MZD 8000 9 Accessories 10 Specifications 11 Manufacturer Declarations 12 Thank you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to...
Contents Important safety information 2 The MZD 8000 3 Delivery includes 4 Product overview 4 Putting the digital module into operation 5 Connecting the microphone head and the cable 5 Connecting the digital module to other devices 6 Remote controlling the MZD 8000 7 If a problem occurs 8 Cleaning the MZD 8000 9 Accessories 10 Specifications 11 Manufacturer Declarations 12 Thank you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to...
Instructions for Use
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The MZD 8000 has the following features: • Direct screw-on connection for all microphone heads of the MKH 8000 series • 2-channel 24 bit A/D converter, dynamic range 115 dB • Studio grade preamplifier and converter • Sampling rate 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz...such as low-cut filter, attenuation and gain • Digital output in AES 42 format • External synchronization via AES 42, Mode 2 • Color: Nextel® black, non-reflecting, matching to the MKH 8000 series 3 The MZD 8000 The MZD 8000 digital module is an AES 42 A/D converter for the microphone heads of the MKH...
The MZD 8000 has the following features: • Direct screw-on connection for all microphone heads of the MKH 8000 series • 2-channel 24 bit A/D converter, dynamic range 115 dB • Studio grade preamplifier and converter • Sampling rate 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz...such as low-cut filter, attenuation and gain • Digital output in AES 42 format • External synchronization via AES 42, Mode 2 • Color: Nextel® black, non-reflecting, matching to the MKH 8000 series 3 The MZD 8000 The MZD 8000 digital module is an AES 42 A/D converter for the microphone heads of the MKH...
Instructions for Use
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Delivery includes 1 MZD 8000 digital module 1 instruction manual Product overview ³ · » ³ Connection for microphone head · MZD 8000 digital module » XLR-3M socket 4
Delivery includes 1 MZD 8000 digital module 1 instruction manual Product overview ³ · » ³ Connection for microphone head · MZD 8000 digital module » XLR-3M socket 4
Instructions for Use
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...776; Screw an MKH 8000 series microphone head to the connection ³ of the MZD 8000 as shown. An incorrect supply voltage can cause damage to the power supply unit, the MZD 8000 and to subsequent devices. ̈ Only connect the digital module to microphone inputs and power supply units... which supply phantom power according to the AES 42 standard. Note: During operation, the MZD 8000's connection for the microphone head provides 48 V phantom ...
...776; Screw an MKH 8000 series microphone head to the connection ³ of the MZD 8000 as shown. An incorrect supply voltage can cause damage to the power supply unit, the MZD 8000 and to subsequent devices. ̈ Only connect the digital module to microphone inputs and power supply units... which supply phantom power according to the AES 42 standard. Note: During operation, the MZD 8000's connection for the microphone head provides 48 V phantom ...
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... cable to connect the microphone and the subsequent device. ̈ For longer cable distances, only use AES/EBU cable. If your mixing console does not support the AES 42 standard: ̈ Use a format converter for conversion into other devices Recording device/ mixing console MZD 8000 A B Format converter Control PC The MZD 8000 digital module receives and...
... cable to connect the microphone and the subsequent device. ̈ For longer cable distances, only use AES/EBU cable. If your mixing console does not support the AES 42 standard: ̈ Use a format converter for conversion into other devices Recording device/ mixing console MZD 8000 A B Format converter Control PC The MZD 8000 digital module receives and...
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To connect the microphone: ̈ Use a suitable cable to connect the MZD 8000 to the MZD 8000. Depending on software updates, visit the Internet at www.sennheiser.com. Parameter Sampling rate Analog pre-attenuation Digital high-pass filter Digital signal gain Test signal Phase (polarity) Mute Settings 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz 0, -6, -12, -18 dB Off/40...
To connect the microphone: ̈ Use a suitable cable to connect the MZD 8000 to the MZD 8000. Depending on software updates, visit the Internet at www.sennheiser.com. Parameter Sampling rate Analog pre-attenuation Digital high-pass filter Digital signal gain Test signal Phase (polarity) Mute Settings 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz 0, -6, -12, -18 dB Off/40...
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Problem Possible cause Solution Microphone No supply Check the power supply does not work voltage available. unit/the corresponding ...42 remote control. Overload due to be recorded. Cable path with the an AES 42 input. Use a continuous cable. 8 Microphone is Check if the used not connected to input complies with too many connectors. Use a suitable windshield (accessory). Check the ... Connected cable is incorrect. Deactivate "Mute" in the AES 42 remote control. No synchonization between MZD 8000 and receiver or no digital audio signal Connected cable is too long.
Problem Possible cause Solution Microphone No supply Check the power supply does not work voltage available. unit/the corresponding ...42 remote control. Overload due to be recorded. Cable path with the an AES 42 input. Use a continuous cable. 8 Microphone is Check if the used not connected to input complies with too many connectors. Use a suitable windshield (accessory). Check the ... Connected cable is incorrect. Deactivate "Mute" in the AES 42 remote control. No synchonization between MZD 8000 and receiver or no digital audio signal Connected cable is too long.