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Instruction Manual
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 2 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 1 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Contents Safety information ................................................................................. 2 Delivery includes ..................................................................................... 3 The 965 microphone..........................................................................4 Connecting the microphone .......................................................... 6 Using the microphone............
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 2 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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”,
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 3 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Delivery includes 1965 microphone 1 MZQ 800 microphone clamp 1Pouch 1 Instruction manual 1 Warranty certificate 3
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 4 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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 enab
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 5 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Product overview Sound inlet basket Directivity switch XLR-3M connector Sensitivity switch Bass roll-off switch 5
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 6 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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 1 2 2 1 3 3 3 XLR XLR XLR + 1 2 3 + XLR 6,3 mm symmetrisch 6
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 7 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 8 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 9 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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 –10
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 10 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 11 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Positioning the microphone Position Resulting sound Comment • High proximity effect Very little (large bass boost) crosstalk from other sound • Powerful, direct sound sources • Less proximity effect More crosstalk (less bass boost) from other sound sources • Some room ambience, natural, balanced sound • Very little proximity Higher crosstalk effect (minimal bass from other boost) sound sources •More room ambience, indi
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 12 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Overview of microphone applications Variant Application x x Vocals x x Choirs x x x Studio, acoustic instruments x Orchestra Trumpet, x x x trombone x xx Saxophone x Acoustic guitar x Acoustic bass x Guitar amplifiers x Bass amplifiers x xx x Leslie x x Piano, grand piano x x Kick drums x xx x Snare drums x xx x x Rack toms xx xx x Floor toms x x x x Congas 12 e901 e902 e904 e905 e906 e908B e908B ew e908D e908T ew e912 e912
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 13 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Variant Application x Cymbals x xx x x x Percussion Overheads Conference xx table, altar Lectern xx Theater stage xx 13 e901 e902 e904 e905 e906 e908B e908B ew e908D e908T ew e912 e912 S e914 e935/e945 e965
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 14 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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 from the microphone (s
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 15 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Specifications Transducer principle externally polarized dual diaphragm AF condenser microphone Diameter of diaphragm 25.4 mm/1" Frequency response 40 to 20,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable Sensitivity (free field, 7 mV/Pa no load)(1 kHz) with preattenuation 2.3 mV/Pa Nominal impedance approx. 50 Ω Min. terminating impedance 1 k Ω Max. SPL at 1 kHz 142 dB with preattenuation 152 dB Equivalent nois
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 16 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves Cardioid polar diagram Cardioid frequency response curve dBV -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 100 1.000 10.000 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Low Cut PAD 16
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 17 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 Super-cardioid polar diagram Super-cardioid frequency response curve dBV -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 100 1.000 10.000 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Low Cut PAD 17
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e965_524141_0408_Sp6.book Seite 18 Mittwoch, 28. Mai 2008 11:14 11 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 poin
