Sennheiser MKH 805 'shot gun' microphone in original case

Made:
circa 1966
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Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone, c. 1966. Ser
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Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone, c. 1966. Ser
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone, c. 1966. Ser
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Combined "pistol grip" handle and shockmount microphone clip
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone, c. 1966. Ser
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone, c. 1966. Ser
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Sennheiser MKH 805 capacitor type line microphone in original case, c.1966. Serial No. 2001. Tuchel connector.

The price to the BBC was £46 approximately. In microphones of this type, the directional characteristic is obtained by sampling the sound pressure at a number of points along an acoustic transmission line; if the device is to possess appreciable directional properties, it is essential that the maximum overall distance between the points should be at least comparable with a wavelength.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/493
Materials:
metal (unknown), electronic components, wood (unidentified), sponge and textile
Measurements:
overall: 547 mm 18 mm, 0.35 kg
type:
microphone and case