Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone Deluxe Location Recording Kit

Sennheiser MKH 8060 Short Shotgun Microphone Kit: Professional Audio Capture for Film, Broadcast, and Field Recording

When you’re recording dialogue, ambient sound, or sound effects for film, television, or documentaries, your audio gear needs to be as reliable and precise as your camera. The Sennheiser MKH 8060 Shotgun Microphone Kit, available through B&H, is built for professional sound recording in real-world production environments. Whether you're working indoors on a set or out in the elements, this comprehensive kit provides everything you need to achieve clean, detailed audio with minimal setup time.

At the heart of this kit is the Sennheiser MKH 8060, a moisture-resistant short shotgun microphone known for its clear, broadcast-quality sound and impressive directional performance. Its compact design makes it ideal for mounting on a boom pole or directly on a camera, giving you the flexibility to capture audio in a wide range of setups. The microphone’s RF condenser design ensures reliable operation even in humid or unpredictable outdoor conditions, making it a trusted choice for ENG work, field recording, and documentary production.

The MKH 8060 features a supercardioid pattern at lower frequencies and transitions to a lobar pattern at higher frequencies, allowing it to isolate sound from the front while naturally rejecting ambient noise from the sides. This makes it especially useful in crowded or reflective environments where off-axis sound can easily color your recordings. Its wide frequency range from 50 Hz to 25 kHz captures everything from subtle nuances to powerful transients with remarkable clarity. With extremely low self-noise and high sensitivity, the MKH 8060 delivers a rich, transparent signal that requires little to no post-production cleanup.

Built for the demands of professional production, the MKH 8060 has a transformerless, balanced output that maintains clean signal transmission over long cable runs. It connects easily to field recorders, mixers, and cinema cameras via standard 3-pin XLR and operates on 48V phantom power. For users working in digital environments, the microphone is also compatible with the optional Sennheiser MZD 8000 digital module, which allows for AES42 output and access to onboard DSP features such as low-cut filters and gain adjustment.

To ensure a complete on-location solution, this B&H kit includes essential accessories for mobile recording. The Rycote Softie windshield helps cut down on wind noise when shooting outdoors, while the universal shoe and boompole shockmount provide isolation from handling vibrations. The included pistol grip, lightweight graphite boompole, and right-angled XLR cables make it easy to position your mic exactly where you need it without adding bulk to your rig. Everything packs neatly into the included boompole bag for easy transport between shoots.

The MKH 8060 is finished with a non-reflective Nextel coating that reduces unwanted glare from studio lights or camera flashes, keeping your gear visually discreet on set. It’s built to perform in demanding environments, making it ideal for filmmakers, audio professionals, and ENG crews who need dependable gear that delivers every time.

Whether you're capturing clean dialogue on a busy street or recording natural soundscapes in remote locations, the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Kit provides the performance, durability, and flexibility you need to get the job done right.