The Sennheiser MK 8 large diaphragm condenser microphone adds multi-pattern flexibility and more to the popular MK 4. As with its single-diaphragm sibling, the MK 8 emits a clear and natural sound, making it a true workhorse that you can simply leave on your mic stand. Grab as much or as little of the room and surrounding instruments as you desire thanks to five switchable polar patterns. Take on high-SPL sound sources thanks to the pad switch, letting you attenuate -10dB or -20dB for drums, horns, amps or blaring loud vocalists, and flip on the low-cut filter if things get a little too boomy in close mic situations.