Operating the microphone

Attention

Danger of damage to the device!

The switches on the MK 8 can be damaged if you try to operate them using tools.

Only operate the switches on the MK 8 using your fingers.

Note:

Actuating the switches directivity 4, pad 5 and low-cut/roll-off 3 can introduce noise into the audio signal of the microphone. Therefore, before actuating the switches, mute the microphone or reduce the volume.

Adjusting the low-cut/roll-off filtern

Set the low-cut/roll-off switch 3 to the desired position:
- off
  - linear frequency response
- Roll-off, -6 dB/oct., cut-off frequency: 100 Hz
  - compensates for the bass boost due to proximity effect
- Low-cut, -18 dB/oct, cut-off frequency: 60 Hz
  - eliminates low-frequency noise such as impact sound, fan noise, etc.

Adjusting the pick-up pattern

Set the directivity switch 4 to the desired position:


	omni-directional
	wide cardioid
	cardioid
	super-cardioid
	figure-of-eight

Adjusting the attenuation

Set the pad switch 5 to the desired position:
0 dB
- No attenuation
-10 dB
- Reduces the sensitivity of the microphone capsule by 10 dB
  - increases the maximum sound pressure level
-20 dB
- Reduces the sensitivity of the microphone capsule by 10 dB
  - increases the maximum sound pressure level
- Additionally reduces the output level by 10 dB
  - avoids overloading the microphone amplifiers