service manual

MKH 20...70
SA 050418

MKH 20 MKH 30 MKH 40 MKH 50

MKH 60
Subject to alterations

MKH 70

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 MKH 20...70

Safety requirements
Observe safety regulations.

Observe ESD instructions while handling electrostatically endangered components.

Only skilled persons are allowed to alter and repair. For repairs and exchanges only
approved components according to the current spare parts list ere allowed.

It is forbidden to alter the product unauthorized.

If not observed the adaptor is legally liable for possible results of damage.

repairs/exchanges The following instructions for overhaul and testing must be followed. In case of
unusual problems please contact your Sennheiser distributor.

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Contents
MKH 20...70....................................................................................... 2
Safety requirements ......................................................................................2
Description ......................................................................................................5
Test instructions.............................................................................................9
MKH 20 P 48.................................................................................... 11
Brief description .......................................................................................... 11
Features ........................................................................................................ 11
Controls......................................................................................................... 12
Technical data .............................................................................................. 12
Exploded view .............................................................................................. 14
Schematic representations ........................................................................ 15
MKH 20, solder side ......................................................................................................... 15
MKH 20, component side ............................................................................................... 15
MKH 20, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 16

MKH 30 P 48.................................................................................... 17
Brief description .......................................................................................... 17
Features ........................................................................................................ 17
Controls......................................................................................................... 18
Technical Data.............................................................................................. 18
Exploded view .............................................................................................. 20
Schematic representations ........................................................................ 21
MKH 30, solder side ......................................................................................................... 21
MKH 30, component side ............................................................................................... 21
MKH 30, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 22

MKH 40 P 48.................................................................................... 23
Brief description .......................................................................................... 23
Features ........................................................................................................ 23
Controls......................................................................................................... 24
Technical Data.............................................................................................. 24
Exploded view .............................................................................................. 26
Schematic representations ........................................................................ 27
MKH 40, solder side ......................................................................................................... 27
MKH 40, component side ............................................................................................... 27
MKH 40, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 28

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 Contents
MKH 50 P 48 ................................................................................... 29
Brief description...........................................................................................29
Features.........................................................................................................29
Controls .........................................................................................................30
Technical Data ..............................................................................................30
Exploded view...............................................................................................32
Schematic representations.........................................................................33
MKH 50, solder side......................................................................................................... 33
MKH 50, component side ............................................................................................... 33
MKH 50, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 34

MKH 60-1 P 48................................................................................ 35

Brief description...........................................................................................35
Features.........................................................................................................35
Controls .........................................................................................................36
Technical Data ..............................................................................................36
Exploded view...............................................................................................38
Schematic representations.........................................................................40
MKH 60, solder side......................................................................................................... 40
MKH 60, component side ............................................................................................... 40
MKH 60, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 41
MKH 60, component side, new...................................................................................... 42
MKH 60, solder side, new ............................................................................................... 42
MKH 60, circuit diagram, new ....................................................................................... 43

MKH 70-1 P 48................................................................................ 45

Brief description...........................................................................................45
Features.........................................................................................................45
Controls .........................................................................................................46
Technical Data ..............................................................................................46
Exploded view...............................................................................................48
Schematic representations.........................................................................50
MKH 70, solder side......................................................................................................... 50
MKH 70, component side ............................................................................................... 50
MKH 70, circuit diagram ................................................................................................. 51
MKH 70, component side, new...................................................................................... 52
MKH 70, solder side, new ............................................................................................... 52
MKH 70, circuit diagram, new ....................................................................................... 53

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Description
Contents of these Service Instructions
These Service Instructions summarize the technical documentation on the
microphones MKH 20 to MKH 70. Information concerning all models is given first,
followed by detailed data on individual microphones.

Service concept
Tests and checks for faults are divided into 3 parts:
1. Acoustic test
2. Capsule check
3. Test instructions

General service information

In the event of a service incident, perform a general functional check, first. For this
purpose, connect the microphone to an amplifier under field conditions and
monitor the microphone using headphones. Speak into the microphone, shake the
microphone, and move the connection cable.

In most cases, this acoustic test will give you a first impression of the kind of fault
that occurred. Perform all subsequent testing and measuring measures according
to the following test instructions.

Checking the microphone capsule

To check the microphone capsule, disassemble the microphone, first.
For the MKH 60 and the MKH 70, unscrew the sound inlet, first.
Loosen the two countersunk head screws on the housing and then use the XLR con-
nector pins to carefully press out the frame together with the capsule. To further
disassemble the microphone, loosen the three screws on the capsule and then pull
off the capsule.
Before you touch the connections 1 and 3, touch the capsule housing to avoid Attention!
damage due to electrostatic discharge. When connecting measuring equipment,
always establish the connection to the capsule housing (pin 2) first.

Checking the capacitance

Capsule connections (bottom view):
Use a capacitance meter to measure the capsule capacitance.
1 3
Type 1; KS 20, 30, 40, 50 Capacitance: 40 to 45pF
2 Type 2; KS 60, 70 Capacitance: 30 to 35pF

Checking the insulation

Capsule connections (bottom view):
Use a multimeter (20MΩ range) to measure the capsule resistance.
1 3
R>20MΩ (out of range)
2

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 Circuit description MKH20...70
RF bridge circuit (capsule bridge)
In connection with the windings 1-2 and 3-4 of the RF coil L1 the push-pull capsule
forms a bridge circuit. Each displacement of the diaphragm by a sound signal
changes the two capsule capacitances in the respective opposite direction,
resulting in a proportional RF voltage at the bridge output 2/3. L3 compensates the
reactive component of the bridge output impedance, so that the bridge output
becomes a real and low-resistance output.
Using the coil core of L1 the bridge is balanced by changing the winding
inductances in the respective opposite directions, so that the bridge output voltage
becomes zero when the diaphragm is in its neutral position. This is the case when
the direct voltage between the measuring points A and B becomes zero (balance).

The bridge output signal is transformed by the RF coil L2 and decoupled from
ground. Its primary winding 13-14 is roughly tuned to the oscillator frequency by
C1. A fine-tuning with the core of L2 is not required, since the circuit is highly
attenuated by the low bridge impedance. For optimum coupling, the core should be
positioned in the center of the coil.
Together with the tapping 16/17 of the secondary winding 15-18 the switch
makes it possible to achieve a signal attenuation of 10dB (pre-attenuation).

The demodulator and oscillator circuits of the microphones MKH20...50 and

MKH60...70 only differ with regard to different component references. In the
following sections, data that exclusively apply to the MKH60...70 are put in
parentheses.

Demodulator
Via L2 the RF bridge signal is supplied to the demodulator with D1, D2, and C5, C6
(or C3, C5) and the symmetrical windings 5-6 and 7-8 of L1. The demodulator
operates as a synchronous rectifier putting through the RF signal of L2 to C6 (or C5)
during one half-wave, while blocking it during the other half-wave. The rectified
voltage at C5 (or C3) biases both D1 and D2 to such an extent that they will securely
block even signals with a higher intensity. The rectified voltage is stabilized with
D3, D4 (or R6, R9).
When zero balancing is correct, the direct voltage between the measuring points A
and B reaches zero, and half the rectified voltage is supplied to C6 (or C5).
Depending on the direction of diaphragm displacement the bridge output voltage
is either in phase or opposite in phase to the voltages at the diode windings 5-8.
The synchronous rectification results in an increase or decrease of the voltage at C6
(or C5) corresponding to the diaphragm movement.

Oscillator
The frequency of the RF oscillator results from the capsule capacitances and the
inductances of the L1 windings 1-2 and 3-4 and ranges from about 6.5 to 7.5MHz.
The collector winding 9-10 and the feedback winding 11-12 couple the oscillator
transistor T1 (or Q1) to the capsule circuit. R1 prevents generation of parasitic os-
cillations in the VHF range. C2, C3, C4 (or C2, C4, C10) are used for RF blocking, L4
(or L5) acts as an RF choke.
The operating current of the microphone flows through the oscillator and is
stabilized to 2mA by T2 (or Q2), R3, R4, and R5 (constant-current circuit). The NTC
resistor R5 stabilizes against temperature influences. R2 ensures a sufficiently high
collector voltage of T2 (or Q2), since the base-emitter voltage of T1 (or Q1) is
negative (Class C mode).

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AF amplifier MKH20...50
Since the AF circuits of the microphones MKH20...50 and MKH60...70 differ
considerably, they are described separately in the following sections.
The amplifier in the MKH20...50 operates with the complementary transistors T3
(or Q3) and T4 (or Q4) in push-pull Class A mode. On the DC side, the transistors are
connected in series, on the AC side they are connected in parallel via C12 and C14.
This increases the available AC output current, enhances the linearity, and reduces
the background noise. The base voltage divider R17, R18, R19, D5 determines the
operating voltage of the amplifier and stabilizes it against temperature influences.
The AF signal of the demodulator is supplied to the amplifier input via the high pass
C19, R16, and C11. The amplifier output is connected to the microphone output via
C15, C16, R22, R23, and the RF barrier L6, L7, and C17 to C20. The output impedance
is mainly determined by R22, R23, and the resistive portions of L6 and L7, and is
about 150Ω. The Z diodes D6 to D8 protect C14 to C16 from overvoltages.
For each microphone type, the frequency response of the capsule is equalized by
frequency-dependent negative-feedback circuits described for the individual types
in the following sections.

Equalization for MKH20

The series resonance circuit L5, C7, R7 in connection with R9 and R14 causes a treble
emphasis with a maximum at 20kHz. In the S2 standard position, R9 is
short-circuited and only R14 is effective. If S2 is opened (diffuse-field correction),
R9 is in series with R14 and causes a higher treble emphasis. R13 and C8 correct the
frequency response in the center frequency range.

Equalization for MKH30...50

The series resonance circuit L5, C7, R7 in connection with R9 causes a treble
emphasis with a maximum at 20kHz. In addition, C9, R11, and R12 cause a bass
emphasis. In the S2 standard position, R11 and R12 are connected in parallel. If S2
is opened (bass roll-off), only R12 is effective and the bass emphasis is reduced.
R13 and C8 correct the frequency response in the center frequency range.

AF amplifier MKH60...70
The amplifier integrated in both the MKH60 and the MKH70 is a two-stage
amplifier. The pre-amplifier with T3 (or Q3) equalizes the capsule frequency
response. The output stage operates as a high-pass filter at low frequencies.
The AF output signal of the demodulator is supplied to the base of T3 (or Q3) via
the high-pass of C6, C7 in connection with the base voltage divider R10, R11. S2 can
be used to switch the operating frequency of the bass roll-off.
Frequency response equalization for high frequencies is realized by the
negative-feedback network R9, R12, R13, C8, and L4. S3 can be used to switch the
operating frequency of the treble emphasis, so that the result is either a neutral
frequency response or a frequency response with treble emphasis.
The collector resistance of T3 (or Q3) results from the dynamic internal resistance
of the oscillator circuit and is very high in the AF range due to the current
stabilization.
The output signal of the pre-amplifier is supplied to the output stage via C12 and
C13. The output stage operates as an active high-pass with voltage amplification 1.
The quality is determined by a positive feedback via R14 in interaction with R15
and R17. T4 (or Q4) and T5 (or Q5) operate in complementary push-pull Class A
mode. On the DC side, they are connected in series, on the AC side, they are
connected in parallel via C14 and C16. This increases the available AC output
current, enhances the linearity, and reduces the background noise. The base
voltage divider R15, R16, R17, D3 determines the operating voltage and stabilizes
it against temperature influences.

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 The amplifier output signal is supplied to the microphone output via C17, C18, R20,
R21, and the RF barrier L6, L7, and C19 to C22. The output impedance is mainly
determined by R20, R21, and the resistive portions of L6 and L7, and is about 150Ω
in the center frequency range. The Z diodes D4 to D6 protect C16 to C18 from
overvoltages.

Output circuit
During phantom supply, each of the two cable strands supplies half of the
operating current to the microphone. The divided operating current is merged by
the two resistors R20 and R21 (or R18, R19) with identical resistances. The current
flows back to the phantom supply source via the amplifier circuit (MKH60...70: via
both amplifier stages), the oscillator, and the cable shield (microphone ground).
Since the operating current is stabilized by the oscillator circuit, the AC side of the
amplifier circuit is decoupled from ground ("electronic choke") and the available
output signal is floating. The signal is balanced by means of the two supply
resistors (6.8kΩ each) of the phantom supply source.

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Test instructions
Measuring and test equipment
1 AF generator, output voltage 1V
1 AF voltmeter, 10mV range
1 oscilloscope
1 handheld multimeter, range 2VDC
1 capacitance meter, 0 to 100pF
1 ohmmeter, range 20MΩ
1 headphones

Measuring set-up

oscilloscope

voltmeter

headphones
phantom
Device amplifier
supply
under test
48 V

Test procedure
Circuit test MKH20/MKH30/MKH40/MKH50:
쐃 Operating voltage microphone:
Check voltages between R22 or R23 and ground; desired value = +41V;
both voltages have to be identical.
If the no-load voltage of the phantom supply device is not 48V, the deviation
from the desired value has to be identical.
쐇 Current consumption microphone:
Check voltages via R20 and R21; desired value in each case = 3.3V
(corresponds to a current of 1mA in each case);
both voltages have to be identical.
쐋 Balancing:
Check the voltage between the measuring points A(+) and B(-);
desired value = 0V
If the value is not 0V, rotate the coil core of L1 until the voltage is 0V.
쐏 Operating voltages output stage:
Check voltage via D6; desired value = 9V
Check voltage via D8; desired value = 8V
쐄 Operating voltage oscillator:
Check voltage via C4; desired value = +28.5V

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 Circuit test MKH60/MKH70:
쐃 Operating voltage microphone:
Check voltages between R20 or R21 and ground; desired value = +41V;
both voltages have to be identical.
If the no-load voltage of the phantom supply device is not 48V, the deviation
from the desired value has to be identical.
쐇 Current consumption microphone:
Check voltages via R18 and R19; desired value in each case = 2.2V
(corresponds to 1mA in each case);
both voltages have to be identical.
쐋 Balancing:
Check the voltage between the measuring points A(+) and B(-);
desired value = 0V
If the value is not 0V, rotate the coil core of L1 until the voltage is 0V.
쐏 Operating voltage output stage:
Check voltage via D4; desired value = 4.5V
Check voltage via D5; desired value = 4.5V
쐄 Operating voltage oscillator:
Check voltage via C10; desired value = +30.5V

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 service manual

MKH 20 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 20 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 20 P 48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with
omnidirectional characteristic.

Features
• Very low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Distortion-free transmission of sound pressures of up to 142dB
• Transmission range 20 to 20000Hz
• Balanced transformer-free signal decoupling
• Switchable diffuse-field correction for recordings outside of the
Subject to alterations

diffuse-field distance
• Switchable pre-attenuation

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 Controls

diffuse-field correction

MKH 20 P 48 -10 dB

switch for 10dB sensitivity reduction

Technical data
Note The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure receiver

Directional characteristic _______________ omnidirectional
Transmission range ___________________ 20 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor
at 1kHz ____________________________ 25mV/Pa (8mV/Pa)
= -32dBV (-42dBV)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A_____ 10dB (18dB)
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 20dB (28dB)
Max. sound pressure level ______________ 134dB (142dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Diffuse-field correction_________________ switchable
Infrasonic attenuation _________________ 18dB/oct below 20Hz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 150
Weight _____________________________ approx. 100g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 20 P 48,
1 floorstand clamp MZQ 40,
1 close-talking and
wind protection MZW 41

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Frequency response

Wirkung der Diffusfeldkorrektur

diffuse-field correction activated

Polar diagram

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Exploded view
Pos Designation
003 001 Easy release clamp
002 Thread insert
003 Damping ring
010 004 Countersunk screw
hexagon socket M2.5x4
015 005 Housing MKH20
009 006 Metal screw ST2.2x6.5
007 Connecting shell for XLR3
008 Chassis complete
008 009 Countersunk screw M2x3
010 Condenser capsule KS20
011 Type plate MKH20
013 014 012 Brace
013 IC mounting DIL6
S001
014 Plate
012
015 O ring 18x1
S002 (for condenser capsule version 2)
012 S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch

007

006
011

005

004
001

002
004

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3-6079-1L2

MKH 20, component side

Schematic representations

MKH 20, solder side

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 service manual

MKH 30 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 30 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 30 P 48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with
bidirectional characteristic.

Features
• Very low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Distortion-free transmission of sound pressures of up to 142dB
• Transmission range 40 to 20000Hz
• Balanced transformer-free signal decoupling
• Switchable roll-off filter
Subject to alterations

• Switchable pre-attenuation

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 Controls

roll-off filter

M K3
MKH 30
H0P 48
8
4

pre-attenuation (10dB)

Technical Data
The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure gradient receiver

Directional characteristic _______________ bidirectional
Transmission range ___________________ 40 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor
at 1kHz ____________________________ 25mV/Pa (8mV/Pa)
= -32dBV (-42dBV)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A_____ 13dB (19dB)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 22dB (28dB)
Max. sound pressure level ______________ 134dB (142dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter (cut-off) _________________ 12dB/oct below 30Hz
Roll-off filter ________________________ additional 4dB reduction at 50Hz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 150
Weight _____________________________ approx. 110g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 30 P 48,
1 floorstand clamp MZQ 40,
1 close-talking and
wind protection MZW 41
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Wirkung der schaltbaren Tiefendämpfung

bass roll-off activated

Polar diagram

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Exploded view
Pos Designation
001 Sound inlet complete with gauze
002 Condenser capsule KS30
001
003 Thread ring
004 Housing MKH30
005 Countersunk screw
hexagon socket M2.5x4
006 Countersunk screw M2x3
007 Chassis complete
002
008 Brace
009 Connecting shell for XLR3
010 Metal screw ST2.2x6.5
011 Type plate MKH30
003 012 IC mounting DIL6
013 Plate
014 Easy release clamp
015 Thread insert
016 O ring 18x1
004
(for condenser capsule version 2)
S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch

005

006

007

012/
013 S001
008
014
S002
008

015
009

010
011

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MKH 30, component side
Schematic representations

blue marking

3-6079-1L2

MKH 30, solder side

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 MKH 30, circuit diagram

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MKH 40 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 40 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 40 P48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with cardioid
characteristic.

Features
• Very low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Largely frequency-independent directional characteristic
• Broad transmission range
• Balanced transformer-free signal decoupling
• Switchable roll-off filter
Subject to alterations

• Switchable pre-attenuation

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Phone: +49 (5130) 600 0 • Fax: +49 (5130) 600 300 23/53
 Controls

roll-off filter

MKH 40 P 48

pre-attenuation (10dB)

Technical Data
The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure gradient receiver

Directional characteristic _______________ cardioid
Transmission range ___________________ 40 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor
at 1kHz ____________________________ 25mV/Pa (8mV/Pa)
= -32dBV (-42dBV)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A_____ 12dB (16dB)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 21dB (26dB)
Max. sound pressure level ______________ 134dB (142dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter (cut-off) _________________ 12dB/oct below 30Hz
Roll-off filter ________________________ additional 4dB reduction at 50Hz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 150
Weight _____________________________ approx. 110g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 40 P 48,
1 floorstand clamp MZQ 40,
1 close-talking and
wind protection MZW 41

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Frequency response

Wirkung der schaltbaren Tiefendämpfung

bass roll-off activated

Polar diagram

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Exploded view
Pos Designation
001 Easy release clamp
012 002 Thread insert
017 004 Countersunk screw
hexagon socket M2.5x4
011 005 Housing MKH40
006 Damping silk
007 Type plate MKH40
010 008 Metal screw ST2.2x6.5
009 Connecting shell for XLR3
010 Chassis complete
015 /
016 011 Countersunk screw M2x3
S001 012 Condenser capsule KS40
014 Brace
014
015 IC mounting DIL6
S002
014 016 Plate
017 O ring 18x1
S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch

009

008
007

006

005

004 001

002

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MKH 40 P 48
MKH 40, component side
Schematic representations

red marking

3-6079-1L2

MKH 40, solder side

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 MKH 40, circuit diagram

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 service manual

MKH 50 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 50 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 50 P 48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with
hyper-cardioid characteristic.

Features
• Very low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Largely frequency-independent directional characteristic
• Broad transmission range
• Balanced transformer-free signal decoupling
• Switchable roll-off filter
Subject to alterations

• Switchable pre-attenuation

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG • 30900 Wedemark

Phone: +49 (5130) 600 0 • Fax: +49 (5130) 600 300 29/53
 Controls
roll-off filter

pre-attenuation (10dB)

Technical Data
The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure gradient receiver

Directional characteristic _______________ hyper-cardioid
Transmission range ___________________ 40 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor
at 1kHz ____________________________ 25mV/Pa (8mV/Pa)
= -32dBV (-42dBV)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A_____ 12dB (18dB)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 21dB (27dB)
Max. sound pressure level at 1kHz ________ 134dB (142dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter (cut-off) _________________ 12dB/oct below 30Hz
Roll-off filter ________________________ additional 4dB reduction at 50Hz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 150
Weight _____________________________ approx. 100g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 50 P 48,
1 floorstand clamp MZQ 40,
1 close-talking and
wind protection MZW 41

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Frequency response

Equalization

Polar diagram

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Exploded view
Pos Designation
001 Sound inlet complete with gauze
002 Condenser capsule KS50
001 003 Thread ring
004 Damping silk
005 Dust protection
006 Housing MKH50
002 007 Countersunk screw
003 hexagon socket M2.5x4
018 008 Countersunk screw M2x3
009 Chassis complete
004 010 Brace
011 Connecting shell for XLR3
005 012 Metal screw ST2.2x6.5
013 Type plate MKH50
014 IC mounting DIL6
015 Plate
016 Easy release clamp
017 Threaded insert
006
018 O ring 18x1
(for condenser capsule version 2)
S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch
007

008

009
014/
015
010 S001

S002 016
010

011 017

012
013

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MKH 50 P 48
MKH 50, component side
Schematic representations

yellow marking

3-6079-1L2

MKH 50, solder side

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MKH 50 P 48
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 service manual

MKH 60-1 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 60-1 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 60-1 P 48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with
hyper-cardioid/lobe characteristic.

Features
• Low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Uniform directional characteristic
• Broad transmission range
• Switchable pre-attenuation (-10dB)
• Switchable filters (roll-off and presence)
Subject to alterations

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG • 30900 Wedemark

Phone: +49 (5130) 600 0 • Fax: +49 (5130) 600 300 35/53
 Controls

roll-off filter presence filter

switch for 10dB sensitivity reduction

Technical Data
The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure gradient/

interference receiver
Directional characteristic _______________ hyper-cardioid/lobe
Transmission range ___________________ 50 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor
at 1kHz ____________________________ 40mV/Pa (12.5mV/Pa)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A_____ 9dB (16dB)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 20dB (27dB)
Max. sound pressure level at 1kHz ________ 125dB (135dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter (cut-off) _________________ 18dB/oct below 50Hz
Roll-off filter ________________________ additional 3dB reduction at 70Hz
Presence filter _______________________ 5dB emphasis at 10kHz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 285
Weight _____________________________ approx. 150g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 60-1 P 48

MKH 60-1 P 48
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Frequency response

Equalization

Polar diagram

MKH 60-1 P 48
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Exploded view

001

002

013

003

005

024
023
016
004

018 014
015 019

006 022

007
017

S002
S001 S003

020

018
008
010

011

MKH 60-1 P 48
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Pos Designation
001 Sound inlet MKH60/70
002 Ring
003 Gauze tube MKH60
004 Countersunk screw M1.4x3
005 Tube complete
006 Condenser capsule KS60
007 Countersunk screw M2x3
008 Chassis with PCB MKH60-1
009 Brace
010 Connecting shell for XLR3
011 Cheese head screw M2x5
012 Type plate MKH60-1
013 Housing MKH60
014 Countersunk screw hexagon socket M2.5x4
015 O ring 18x1
016 PCB assembly MKH60
017 Base for IC
018 Cheese head screw M1.7x3
019 Ring
020 Sheet metal 16.8x11.4
021 Type plate (frequency as order)
022 Socket contact with rubber ring
023 Cover 103.4x19.5x3.6
024 Cheese head screw M1.7x6
S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch
S003 Slide switch

MKH 60-1 P 48
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Schematic representations

MKH 60, component side

MKH 60, solder side

MKH 60-1 P 48
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MKH 60-1 P 48
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D7
TP8 TP23 TP22
TP12 S3
57820 B TP11
D8 + L6
TP5 C13
TP19

C7
C17

C12

C6
TP9 TP15
+ +
S2
C3 C21
TP4
TP10
TP20 L1 L2 C16

C14 C22
TP1 C8
TP14
C18
TP6
TP21 +
TP13 TP18 +
TP2
L5 L4 L7
L3 S1
TP16

Date : 21.02.2005
Time : 14:42

MKH 60, component side, new

R10 BF2
+ R2

C9
D5
C2

R14
R11 D1
+ R13 C11 C5 R5
+ R1
Q3

R12
D2

Q5
C19 R20 Q4

R9
R18 R4
R7
Q1

R8

D4
C20 R21 R19

R17
R6

C4
R3

BF1 +
Q2

D6
C15
+

D3
R16
R15
C1

C10

57820 L

Date : 15.02.2005
Time : 09:46

MKH 60, solder side, new

04/2005
MKH 60-1 P 48
 D1 +34,5V
BAS70-04
24V HF
L1 1 3 2
KS 70 Stift3 H TP21 TP1 TP5 L4
C9 R10 R15 C16 D4
3 rt rs(sw) gn(sw) 1.0mJ 15KF 33.2KF

04/2005
D7 10nK 47u10VTs 9.1V
Stift2 TP20 TP2 rs gn TP6 BAT85 R6 * Q4
2 sw rs rt(sw) 15KF Q3
C3 Stift3
Stift1 V TP19 rs(rt) TP8 MMBT5087LT1
rt 22u16VTs TP23 +41V
D5

MMBT5087LT1
1 bl TP4 B(-) +41V R20 L6
24V HF

MKH 60-1 P 48
R7 * 68.1RF

MKH60 +8V
MKH70 +9,5V
15KF R16 39uK
C8 R11 9.1V
D8 22.1KF
56.2KF
68nJ C17
+36,5V C19
BAT85 C21
BU C5 C6 1.0nJ 1.0nK
470pJ Secme-26581 47u10VTs
2 3 1
1 TP22 * *
R9
D3 R18
D2 A(+) 39.2RF
2 33nJ LL4148
BAS70-04 *
3 S2 R14 2.21KF Stecker
3.32KF XLR 3
Ansicht von L3 *
S1 C7 C12
2

hinten 5.6uK +30,5V C13 C14 D6

R12
Geh

* 6.8V
3

-10dB Q5
1

Secme-26581 TP16 1.21KF BC850B

TP18 TP15 15nJ 220nJ 1.0u25VTs 22u6V3Ts
Secme-26581 R13

rt
rt(sw)
gn
gn(sw)
C18
C15 R17
L2 1.21KF 33.2KF
S3 10nK
68u6V3Ts Stift2
+41V

rs
R19 R21 L7
TP14

rs(sw)
TP13 2.21KF 68.1RF
+39V 39uK
+41V
C1
C20
100pJ
C22
1.0nJ 1.0nK

TP10 L5
rs
39uK R6,R7 R9 R14 C6 C7 C12
TP9
rs(sw)
*
MKH60 6k81 22R1 2k21 68n 22n 330n
16V HF
+29V R8 C10 C11 MKH70 15k 39R2 3k32 33n 15n 220n
475KF 1.0nJ 1.0nJ
+0,75V
Q1
BC846B
R1 C4
10nK
B
TP11 68.1RF 1,1V HF C
gn(sw)
+1,3V E
gn Q2 BC846B
TP12 R2 BC850B BC850B
332RF +0,55V
BC860B
R4 MMBT5087
332RF
Q3,Q4: BC860B(Code 4F) or MMBT5087(Code 2Q)
C2 R3
10nK 332RF R5
NTC
1.5KK

Gleichspannungen gemessen mit Instrument Ri=22MOhm

HF-Spannungen gemessen mit Instrument Ci=1pF 030305kre0900 MKH 60/70

MKH 60, circuit diagram, new

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 MKH 60-1 P 48
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 service manual

MKH 70-1 P 48
SA 050418

MKH 70-1 P 48

Brief description
The MKH 70-1 P 48 is a high-frequency condenser microphone with
hyper-cardioid/lobe characteristic.

Features
• Low noise for highly dynamical recordings
• Uniform directional characteristic
• Broad transmission range
• Switchable pre-attenuation (-10dB)
• Switchable filters (roll-off and presence)
Subject to alteration

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG • 30900 Wedemark

Phone: +49 (5130) 600 0 • Fax: +49 (5130) 600 300 45/53
 Controls
roll-off filter presence filter

switch for 10dB sensitivity reduction

Technical Data
The values in parentheses apply to activated pre-attenuation (-10dB)

Acoustic principle _____________________ Pressure gradient/

______________________________ interference receiver
Directional characteristic _______________ hyper-cardioid/lobe
Transmission range ___________________ 50 to 20000Hz
Free-field no-load transmission factor at 1kHz50mV/Pa (15mV/Pa)
______________________________ = -28dBV (-38dBV)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45500, curve A 8dB (15dB)
Equivalent sound pressure level
according to DIN 45405/CCIR 468____ 20dB (26dB)
Overload sound pressure level at 1kHz_____ 123dB (133dB)
Output _____________________________ balanced, transformer-free
Electrical impedance at 1kHz ____________ 150Ω
Min. terminating impedance ____________ 1000Ω
Pre-attenuation ______________________ 10dB, switchable
Low-cut filter (cut-off) _________________ 18dB/oct below 50Hz
Roll-off filter ________________________ additional 3dB reduction at 70Hz
Presence filter _______________________ 5dB emphasis at 10kHz
Plug-in connection ____________________ XLR3
Connector layout _____________________ 1: -, housing
2: +, AF+
3: +, AF-
Power supply ________________________ Phantom supply 48V
Supply voltage _______________________ 48V ±4V
Supply current _______________________ 2mA
Dimensions (in mm)___________________ 25 ∅ x 410
Weight _____________________________ approx. 180g
Scope of delivery _____________________ 1 microphone MKH 70-1 P 48

MKH 70-1 P 48
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Frequency response

Equalization

Polar diagram

MKH 70-1 P 48
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Exploded view

001

002

003

005 013

006

024
023
016
004

018

015 019

022

007
017

S002
S001 S003

020

014
018

010

011 008

MKH 70-1 P 48
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Pos Designation
001 Sound inlet MKH60/70
002 Ring
003 Gauze tube MKH70
004 Countersunk screw M1.4x3 DIN 963
005 Tube complete
006 Condenser capsule complete with gauze tube
007 Countersunk screw M2x3
008 Chassis with PCB MKH70-1
009 Brace
010 Connecting shell for XLR3
011 Cheese head screw M2x5
012 Type plate MKH70-1
013 Housing MKH70
014 Countersunk screw hexagon socket M2.5x4
015 O ring 18x1
016 Printed circuit board assy MKH70
017 Base for IC
018 Cheese head screw M1.7x3
019 Ring
020 Sheet metal 16.8x11.4
021 Type plate (frequency as order)
022 Socket contact with rubber ring
023 Cover 103.4x19.5x3.6
024 Cheese head screw M1.7x6
S001 Slide switch
S002 Slide switch
S003 Slide switch

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TP23 TP22
TP12
TP8 D7
57820 B

L6
TP11 S3
TP5 D8
C13

C7
TP9 TP15 C17

C6
C12
TP19 TP4
C21

TP10
TP20 L1 L2 C3 S2 C16
C22

TP21 TP1 C14

TP14 C8
TP6 C18
TP2 TP13
TP18
S1
L7

L5 L4
L3
TP16
Schematic representations

MKH 70, component side

R10 BF2
R2

C9
D5
C2

R14
R11 D1
R13 C11 C5 R1 R5
Q3

R12
D2

Q5
C19 R20 Q4

R9
R18 R4
R7
Q1

R8

D4
C20 R21 R19

R17
R6

C4
R3

BF1
Q2

D6 C15

D3
R16
R15
C1

C10
57820 L

MKH 70, solder side

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MKH 70-1 P 48
TP21
TP1 TP5

TP20 TP2 TP6

TP19
TP4 TP8

TP18 TP16

TP15
TP13 TP14

TP10

TP9

TP11

TP12

MKH 70, circuit diagram

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D7
TP8 TP23 TP22
TP12 S3
57820 B TP11
D8 + L6
TP5 C13
TP19

C7
C17

C12

C6
TP9 TP15
+ +
S2
C3 C21
TP4
TP10
TP20 L1 L2 C16

C14 C22
TP1 C8
TP14
C18
TP6
TP21 +
TP13 TP18 +
TP2
L5 L4 L7
L3 S1
TP16

Date : 21.02.2005
Time : 14:42

MKH 70, component side, new

R10 BF2
+ R2

C9
D5
C2

R14
R11 D1
+ R13 C11 C5 R5
+ R1
Q3

R12
D2

Q5
C19 R20 Q4

R9
R18 R4
R7
Q1

R8

D4
C20 R21 R19

R17
R6

C4
R3

BF1 +
Q2

D6
C15
+

D3
R16
R15
C1

C10

57820 L

Date : 15.02.2005
Time : 09:46

MKH 70, solder side, new

04/2005
MKH 70-1 P 48
 D1 +34,5V
BAS70-04
24V HF
L1 1 3 2
KS 70 Stift3 H TP21 TP1 TP5 L4
C9 R10 R15 C16 D4
3 rt rs(sw) gn(sw) 1.0mJ 15KF 33.2KF

04/2005
D7 10nK 47u10VTs 9.1V
Stift2 TP20 TP2 rs gn TP6 BAT85 R6 * Q4
2 sw rs rt(sw) 15KF Q3
C3 Stift3
Stift1 V TP19 rs(rt) TP8 MMBT5087LT1
rt 22u16VTs TP23 +41V
D5

MMBT5087LT1
1 bl TP4 B(-) +41V R20 L6
24V HF

MKH 70-1 P 48
R7 * 68.1RF

MKH60 +8V
MKH70 +9,5V
15KF R16 39uK
C8 R11 9.1V
D8 22.1KF
56.2KF
68nJ C17
+36,5V C19
BAT85 C21
BU C5 C6 1.0nJ 1.0nK
470pJ Secme-26581 47u10VTs
2 3 1
1 TP22 * *
R9
D3 R18
D2 A(+) 39.2RF
2 33nJ LL4148
BAS70-04 *
3 S2 R14 2.21KF Stecker
3.32KF XLR 3
Ansicht von L3 *
S1 C7 C12
2

hinten 5.6uK +30,5V C13 C14 D6

R12
Geh

* 6.8V
3

-10dB Q5
1

Secme-26581 TP16 1.21KF BC850B

TP18 TP15 15nJ 220nJ 1.0u25VTs 22u6V3Ts
Secme-26581 R13

rt
rt(sw)
gn
gn(sw)
C18
C15 R17
L2 1.21KF 33.2KF
S3 10nK
68u6V3Ts Stift2
+41V

rs
R19 R21 L7
TP14

rs(sw)
TP13 2.21KF 68.1RF
+39V 39uK
+41V
C1
C20
100pJ
C22
1.0nJ 1.0nK

TP10 L5
rs
39uK R6,R7 R9 R14 C6 C7 C12
TP9
rs(sw)
*
MKH60 6k81 22R1 2k21 68n 22n 330n
16V HF
+29V R8 C10 C11 MKH70 15k 39R2 3k32 33n 15n 220n
475KF 1.0nJ 1.0nJ
+0,75V
Q1
BC846B
R1 C4
10nK
B
TP11 68.1RF 1,1V HF C
gn(sw)
+1,3V E
gn Q2 BC846B
TP12 R2 BC850B BC850B
332RF +0,55V
BC860B
R4 MMBT5087
332RF
Q3,Q4: BC860B(Code 4F) or MMBT5087(Code 2Q)
C2 R3
10nK 332RF R5
NTC
1.5KK

Gleichspannungen gemessen mit Instrument Ri=22MOhm

HF-Spannungen gemessen mit Instrument Ci=1pF 030305kre0900 MKH 60/70

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MKH 70, circuit diagram, new

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