Sennheiser Microphone e965 User Manual

965  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Instruction Manual  
Notice d‘emploi  
Istruzioni per l‘uso  
Instrucciones de uso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing  
 
Contents  
Safety information ................................................................................. 2  
Delivery includes..................................................................................... 3  
The 965 microphone .......................................................................... 4  
Connecting the microphone .......................................................... 6  
Using the microphone............................................................................ 7  
Unscrewing the sound inlet basket ............................................. 7  
Adjusting the pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid) ....... 8  
Adjusting the sensitivity ............................................................... 9  
Switching the low-cut filter on/off ............................................10  
Positioning the microphone ........................................................11  
Overview of microphone applications .......................................12  
Care and maintenance .........................................................................14  
Specifications.........................................................................................15  
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves .....................16  
Manufacturer Declarations ..........................................................18  
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!  
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over  
many years. Over 60 years of accumuleted expertise in the design  
and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment  
have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.  
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as  
we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and  
to the fullest.  
1
 
Safety information  
̈ Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely  
before using the microphone.  
̈ Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all  
times.  
̈ Always include this instruction manual when passing the  
microphone on to third parties.  
Intended use of the microphone  
Intended use includes:  
having read and understood this instruction manual,  
especially the chapter “Safety information”,  
using the microphone within the operating conditions and  
limitations described in this instruction manual.  
using the microphone with care and storing it in a clean, dust-  
free environment.  
not exposing the microphone to extreme temperatures.  
protecting the microphone from humidity. Water entering the  
housing of the microphone can cause a short-circuit and  
damage the electronics. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean  
the microphone.  
Never opening the microphone. If devices are opened by  
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null  
and void.  
“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as  
described in these instructions, or under operating conditions  
which differ from those described herein.  
2
 
Delivery includes  
1
1
1
1
1
965 microphone  
MZQ 800 microphone clamp  
Pouch  
Instruction manual  
Warranty certificate  
3
 
The 965 microphone  
The 965 is a fully professional true condenser vocal microphone  
utilising the very best in condenser microphone technology to  
achieve new standards of quality and sound. An extended  
dynamic range and a super-smooth frequency response deliver an  
outstanding signal quality with excellent vocal projection and the  
lowest possible distortion. The switchable pick-up pattern pro-  
vides excellent flexibility and enables the 965 to handle the  
highest vocal levels without feedback.  
The rugged metal construction protects the microphone in the  
most rigorous conditions while the shock-mounted microphone  
capsule provides optimum suppression of handling noise.  
Features  
True condenser vocal microphone  
Large diaphragm capsule in true condenser design  
Very detailed, yet warm and full sound  
Excellent feedback rejection  
Switchable pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid)  
due to dual diaphragm transducer  
Low-cut filter switch  
Switchable preattenuation (–10 dB)  
Shock-mounted capsule provides optimum suppression of  
handling noise  
Highly effective, integral pop and windshield  
Extremely rugged design for rough stage use  
4
 
Product overview  
·
³
»
´
¿
³ Sound inlet basket  
» Directivity switch  
¿ Sensitivity switch  
´ Bass roll-off switch  
· XLR-3M connector  
5
 
Connecting the microphone  
̈ Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 female connector to  
connect the microphone’s XLR-3 male connector · to the  
microphone preamplifier. The microphone preamplifier must  
provide 48 V phantom powering.  
Pin assignment of the XLR-3 connector  
+
+
+
+
+
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
XLR  
XLR  
XLR  
1
2
3
+
XLR  
6,3 mm  
symmetrisch  
6
 
Using the microphone  
CAUTION! Danger of damage to the microphone!  
The switches on the microphone can be damaged if  
you try to operate them using tools.  
̈ Only operate the switches on the microphone  
using your fingers.  
Unscrewing the sound inlet basket  
Unscrew the sound inlet basket in order to have access to the  
following moisture-protected switches:  
Directivity switch »  
Sensitivity switch ¿  
Bass roll-off switch ´  
7
 
Adjusting the pick-up pattern  
(cardioid/super-cardioid)  
The 965 offers the possibility to adjust the pick-up pattern to fit  
the application.  
Cardioid is the most commonly used pick-up pattern for live PA  
applications. It provides good on-stage freedom and also picks up  
sound from the sides. The “dead” side is at the rear. This pattern  
is good for picking up several vocalists at once, e.g. a choir or  
ensemble.  
Super-cardioid is particularly sensitive to sound coming from the  
front and reduces pickup from the sides. This pattern is therefore  
best for picking up an individual sound source in a noisy  
environment. Crosstalk from other instruments on stage is  
drastically reduced. Select the super-cardioid pick-up pattern to  
ensure maximum vocal projection even with very loud on-stage  
levels.  
̈ Use the directivity switch »  
to select the desired setting:  
: cardioid  
»
: super-cardioid  
Notes:  
In order to prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your  
monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the highest  
cancellation of the microphone (cardioid: 180°; super-cardioid:  
135°).  
8
 
Select the pick-up pattern according to the number and  
position of your monitor loudspeakers.  
Cardioid  
Super-cardioid  
Adjusting the sensitivity  
When very high signal levels cause distortion in the microphone or  
in the subsequent microphone preamplifier, you can reduce the  
microphone sensitivity. The sensitivity can be reduced by 10 dB.  
̈ Use the sensitivity switch ¿  
to select the desired setting:  
0: normal sensitivity  
¿
–10dB: sensitivity reduced  
by 10 dB  
9
 
Switching the low-cut filter on/off  
In order to effectively reduce low-frequency pop or wind noise,  
you can switch in the low-cut filter (bass roll-off).  
̈ Use the low-cut filter switch ´  
to select the desired setting:  
: low-cut filter off  
´
: low-cut filter on  
10  
 
Positioning the microphone  
Position  
Resulting sound  
Comment  
High proximity effect  
(large bass boost)  
Very little  
crosstalk from  
other sound  
sources  
Powerful, direct sound  
Less proximity effect  
(less bass boost)  
More crosstalk  
from other  
sound sources  
Some room ambience,  
natural, balanced sound  
Very little proximity  
effect (minimal bass  
boost)  
Higher crosstalk  
from other  
sound sources  
More room ambience,  
indirect sound  
If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the microphone slightly  
to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.  
11  
 
Overview of microphone applications  
Variant  
Application  
Vocals  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Choirs  
x
Studio, acoustic  
instruments  
x
Orchestra  
Trumpet,  
trombone  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Saxophone  
x
x
Acoustic guitar  
Acoustic bass  
Guitar amplifiers  
Bass amplifiers  
Leslie  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Piano,  
grand piano  
x
x
Kick drums  
Snare drums  
Rack toms  
Floor toms  
Congas  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Variant  
Application  
x
x
Cymbals  
x
x
x
x
x
Percussion  
Overheads  
Conference  
table, altar  
x
x
Lectern  
x
x
x
x
Theater stage  
13  
 
Care and maintenance  
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the  
microphone!  
Liquids entering the housing of the microphone can  
cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.  
̈ Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the  
microphone. Do not use any solvents or cleansing  
agents.  
To clean the microphone’s sound inlet basket from time to time,  
proceed as follows:  
̈ Unscrew the sound inlet basket ³  
from the microphone (see “Unscrewing  
the sound inlet basket” on page 7).  
̈ Remove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket ³.  
̈ Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from  
the inside and ouside.  
̈ Reinsert the foam insert into the sound inlet basket ³.  
̈ Replace the sound inlet basket ³ on the microphone and  
screw it tight.  
14  
 
Specifications  
Transducer principle  
externally polarized dual diaphragm  
AF condenser microphone  
Diameter of diaphragm  
Frequency response  
Pick-up pattern  
25.4 mm/1"  
40 to 20,000 Hz  
cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable  
7 mV/Pa  
Sensitivity (free field,  
no load)(1 kHz)  
with preattenuation  
Nominal impedance  
2.3 mV/Pa  
approx. 50 Ω  
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ  
Max. SPL at 1 kHz  
142 dB  
152 dB  
with preattenuation  
Equivalent noise level  
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) 21 dB  
Phantom powering  
Connector  
48 V/3.5 mA  
XLR-3M  
Temperature range  
Weight  
0 °C to +40 °C  
396 g  
Dimensions  
48 x 199 mm  
15  
 
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves  
Cardioid polar diagram  
Cardioid frequency response curve  
dBV  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
100  
100  
1.000  
1k  
10.000  
10k  
50  
200  
500  
2k  
5k  
20k  
H z  
Low Cut  
PAD  
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Super-cardioid polar diagram  
Super-cardioid frequency response curve  
dBV  
-30  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
100  
100  
1.000  
1k  
10.000  
10k  
50  
200  
500  
2k  
5k  
20k  
H z  
Low Cut  
PAD  
17  
 
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
2 years  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this  
device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards  
and regulations.  
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the  
respective countryspecific regulations!  
WEEE Declaration  
Please dispose of this product at the end of its  
operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection  
point or recycling centre for such equipment.  
18  
 
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG  
Am Labor 1  
30900 Wedemark, Germany  
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0  
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300  
Printed in Germany  
Publ.04/08  
524141/A01  
 

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