Sennheiser E 965 User manual

Produktname
965
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Manual
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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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.
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Safety information
왘Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the microphone.
왘Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times.
왘Always 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.
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Delivery includes
1965microphone
1 MZQ 800 microphone clamp
1Pouch
1 Instruction manual
1 Warranty certificate
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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
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Product overview
Sound inlet basket
XLR-3M connector
Directivity switch
Sensitivity switch
Bass roll-off switch


쐋


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Connecting the microphone
왘Use 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
12
3
12
3
++
12
3
XLR 6,3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR
symmetrisch
XLR
+
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Using the microphone
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 
CAUTION! Danger of damage to the microphone!
The switches on the microphone can be damaged if
you try to operate them using tools.
왘Only operate the switches on the microphone
using your fingers.
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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.
왘Use 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°).
쐋
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Select the pick-up pattern according to the number and
position of your monitor loudspeakers.
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.
왘Use the sensitivity switch 
to select the desired setting:
0: normal sensitivity
–10dB: sensitivity reduced
by 10 dB
Cardioid Super-cardioid

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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).
왘Use the low-cut filter switch 
to select the desired setting:
: low-cut filter off
: low-cut filter on

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Positioning the microphone
If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the microphone slightly
to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.
Position Resulting sound Comment
• High proximity effect
(large bass boost)
• Powerful, direct sound
Very little
crosstalk from
other sound
sources
• Less proximity effect
(less bass boost)
• Some room ambience,
natural, balanced sound
More crosstalk
from other
sound sources
• Very little proximity
effect (minimal bass
boost)
•Moreroomambience,
indirect sound
Higher crosstalk
from other
sound sources
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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
e901 e902 e904 e905 e906 e908B e908B ew e908D e908T ew e912 e912 S e914 e935/e945 e965
Vocals x x
Choirs x x
Studio, acoustic
instruments
x x x
Orchestra x
Trumpet,
trombone
x x x
Saxophone xxx
Acoustic guitar x
Acoustic bass x
Guitar amplifiers x
Bass amplifiers x
Leslie xxxx
Piano,
grand piano
x x
Kick drums xx
Snare drums xxx x
Rack toms xxxx x
Floor toms xxxx x
Congas x x x x
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Cymbals x
Percussion xxxx x x
Overheads
Conference
table, altar
xx
Lectern xx
Theater stage xx
Variant
Application
e901 e902 e904 e905 e906 e908B e908B ew e908D e908T ew e912 e912 S e914 e935/e945 e965
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Care and maintenance
To clean the microphone’s sound inlet basket from time to time,
proceed as follows:
왘Unscrew the sound inlet basket 
from the microphone (see “Unscrewing
the sound inlet basket” on page 7).
왘Remove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket .
왘Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from
the inside and ouside.
왘Reinsert the foam insert into the sound inlet basket .
왘Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone and
screw it tight.
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.
왘Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the
microphone. Do not use any solvents or cleansing
agents.
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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,
no load)(1 kHz)
with preattenuation
7 mV/Pa
2.3 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance approx. 50 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Max. SPL at 1 kHz
with preattenuation
142 dB
152 dB
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) 21 dB
Phantom powering 48 V/3.5 mA
Connector XLR-3M
Temperature range 0 °C to +40 °C
Weight 396 g
Dimensions ∅48 x 199 mm
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Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
Cardioid polar diagram
Cardioid frequency response curve
Hz
100 1.000 10.000
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Low Cut PAD
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Super-cardioid polar diagram
Super-cardioid frequency response curve
Hz
100 1.000 10.000
dBV
Low Cut
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
PAD
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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.
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