Sennheiser E 965 User manual

Cat. No. 500881
Microphones | evolution
General Description
The e 965 is a hand-held vocal microphone with true condenser capsule in
large-diaphragm technology. It combines the best available features of a
stage microphone with Sennheiser’s pioneering experience in the field of
acoustics. Able to cut through high on-stage levels the e 965 is the top model
of the award-winning evolution 900 Series.
Features
JSwitchable pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid)
JLow cut switch
JSwitchable preattenuation (-10 dB)
JHighly effective, integral acoustic pop and windshield
JEffective protection against moisture
JShock-mounted capsule provides excellent
Jsuppression of handling noise
JDelivery Includes: 1 e 965
MZQ 800 microphone clamp
Pouch
Instructions for use
Warranty Certificate
Technical Data
Transducer principle...............................externally polarized dual
diaphragm AF condenser microphone
Diameter of diaphragm................................................ 25.4 mm/1“
Frequency response ..................................................40 – 20.000 Hz
Pick-up pattern .....................cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) ....7 mV/Pa (2,3 mV/Pa)
(with preattenuation)
Nominal impedance ....................................................................50 
Min. terminating impedance.....................................................1 k
Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)...........142 dB (152 dB)
(with preattenuation)
Equivalent noise level............................................................... 21 dB
Phantom powering........................................................48 V/3,5 mA
Connector Microphones............................................................ XLR-3
Operating temperature .................0°C – +40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
Weight .....................................................................396 g (13,97 oz)
Diameter..................................................................... 48 mm (1.89“)
Overall depth...........................................................199 mm (7.83“)
Hz
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
50 1002005001k 2k 5k 10k20
k
Low Cut PAD
H z
dBV
Low Cut
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
5 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 500 1 k 2 k 5 k 10k20k
PAD
Cardioid polar diagram
Super-cardioid polar diagram
Cardioid frequency response curve
Super-cardioid frequency response curve
e 965