General Description
The MKH 60 is a lightweight short gun microphone. It is versatile and easy to handle and its superb lateral sound muting makes it an excellent choice for film and reporting applications. Its high degree of directivity ensures high sound quality for distance applications.
Features
	Extremely low inherent self-noise
	High sensitivity
	High directivity throughout the whole frequency range
	Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
	Infra-sonic cut-off filter
	Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
	Switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable treble emphasis
	Rugged and weather-proof
	Black, anodised light metal body
Delivery Includes
	1 MKH 60, 1 MZQ 40 quick release clamp

Technical Data

Profile

Super-cardioid/lobar (short gun) interference tube microphone with infrasonic cut-off filter, switchable pre-attenuation, switchable roll-off filter and switchable treble emphasis. Frequency response 50 - 20,000 Hz, sensitivity (free field, no load) 40 (12.5) mV/Pa at 1 kHz, nominal impedance 150 Ohm, min. terminating impedance 1 kOhm, equivalent noise level A-weighted 6 (14) dB, CCIR-weighted 18 (25) dB, max. SPL 125 (134) dB at 1 kHz, phantom powering 48 ± 4 V, supply current 2 mA, dimensions Ø 25 x 280 mm, weight 150 g. Values in parentheses with attenuator switched on (–10 dB).

Glossary

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Recommended Accessories
	Description	Product	Article No.
	Battery power supply unit	MZA 14 P 48 U	02960
	The MZA 14 P 48 U is designed to supply phantom-powered condenser microphones. A voltage transformer increases the voltage of a 9 V IEC 6 LF 22 (PP3 size) battery to 48 V (phantom powering). The unit is fitted with XLR connectors. Operating time approx. 25 hours.
	Table stand	MZT 100	01883
	Solid, metal table stand with soft rubberised surround for good suppression of structure-borne noise. Provides excellent stability. 3/8” thread for mounting microphones and other equipment. Colour: black.
	Shock mount	MZS 40	03017
	Shock mount designed for the effective attenuation of stucture-borne noise. Muting at 40 Hz: approx. 20 dB. Especially for MKH 20 - MKH 70 range and MKH 30 with MKH 20 - MKH 50 as an MS pair. Extra strong rubber O-rings are included for use with the MKH 60 and MKH 70. With 3/8”, 5/8”, and 1/2” thread insert.
	Velourised foam windshield	MZW 61	03194
	This velour foam windshield is made from open-cell foam and provides exceptionally good rejection of wind and pop noise as a result of its specially treated finish. Using the accompanying set of plugs (Cat. No. 43154), it is possible to identify the windshield according to colour. It is suitable for the MKH 60.
	Suspension/pistol grip	MZS 20-1	03609
	Suspension with pistol grip for use with MKH 20 -MKH 70 and MKH 416 in conjunction with the MZW 20-1, MZW 60-1 or MZW 70-1 basket wind-shields.
	Basket windshield	MZW 60-1	03607
	This lightweight, rugged protective basket windshield provides excellent suppression of wind noise when used for outdoor applications. Length: approx. 44 cm.
	Hairy cover	MZH 60-1	03224
	Used in conjunction with the MZW 60-1, this ‘hairy’ cover made from long-haired polyester fleece provides maximum protection against wind noise.

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