Sennheiser E840 user manual

Summary of the content on the page No. 1

840
840 S
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing

Summary of the content on the page No. 2

840 / 840 S The 840 has been engineered for the vocalist that needs the vocals to cut through the band. Due to its excellent acoustic properties, the 840 delivers a high signal output to cut through high on-stage sound levels with ease. A gentle presence boost to even tonal response ensures vocal clarity and projection. The balanced frequency response maintains signal quality when moving on and off axis during performance. The minimal proximity effect provides for consistently clear bas

Summary of the content on the page No. 3

Features Rugged metal body Shock-mounted capsule Frequency-independent directivity Exceptional feedback rejection Excellent vocal projection Humbucking coil Delivery includes 840 / 840 S microphone MZQ 800 microphone clamp Pouch Instructions for use Warranty Certificate ON/OFF switch ( 840 S only) Use the screw to lock the switch in the ON position. With the switch set in the ON position, gently turn the screw head 90° to lock the switch in position. 4

Summary of the content on the page No. 4

Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector + + + + 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 3 3 XLR XLR XLR + 1 2 3 + XLR 6,3 mm + 2 1 3 + XLR 6,3 mm balanced symmetrisch Removing the sound inlet basket 5

Summary of the content on the page No. 5

Positioning the microphone Position Resulting sound Commentary High proximity effect Very little crosstalk (much bass/ from other sound fundamental) sources Powerful, direct sound Less proximity effect More crosstalk from (less bass/fundamental) other sound sources Some room ambience, natural, balanced sound Very little proximity Much crosstalk from effect (little bass/ other sound sources fundamental) More room ambience, indirect sound If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the micro

Summary of the content on the page No. 6

Polar diagram ° 30° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° dB 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 Hz 2000 Hz 250 Hz 4000 Hz 500 Hz 8000 Hz 1000 Hz 16000 Hz Frequency response curve dBv - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 - 80 - 90 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz 0°, 1 m 7

Summary of the content on the page No. 7

Specifications Transducer principle dynamic Frequency response 40.....18,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Sensitivity (free field, no load at 1 kHz) 2 mV/Pa ± 3 dB Nominal impedance 350 Ω Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ Connector XLR-3 Weight 330 g Dimensions Ø 47 x L 181 mm 8

Summary of the content on the page No. 8

Overview of microphone applications Variant Application Vocals x x x x x x Choirs x Studio, x acoustic instruments Orchestra x Brass / Saxophone x x x Acoustic guitar x Acoustic bass x Guitar amplifiers x Bass amplifiers x Leslie x x x Piano, grand piano x Kick drums x Snare drums x x x Rack toms x x x Floor toms x x x Congas x x x Cymbals x Percussion x x x x Overheads x 9 e602-II e604 e606 e608 e614 e815 e825 e835 e840 e845 e865

Summary of the content on the page No. 9

Manufacturer declarations Approval Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regula- tions. WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational li- fetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. 10

Summary of the content on the page No. 10

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 04/07 511659/A01