Sennheiser e838 User manual

838
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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838
The 838 has been engineered for the vocalist that
needs the vocals to cut through the band. Due to its
excellent acoustic properties, the 838 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 bass-end performance when singing closer to, or
further from the microphone.
The cardioid pick-up pattern provides excellent feedback
rejection and good isolation from incidental rear noise.
The rugged metal construction and internal damping
isolates handling noise.

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Features
yRugged metal body
yShock-mounted capsule
yFrequency-independent directivity
yExceptional feedback rejection
yExcellent vocal projection
yHumbucking coil
Delivery includes
y838 microphone
yMZQ 800 microphone clamp
yPouch
yInstructions for use
yWarranty Certificate

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Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
Removing the sound inlet basket
12
3
12
3
++
12
3
XLR 6,3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR
12
3
6,3 mm
+
+
symmetrisch
XLR
XLR
+
balanced

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Positioning the microphone
If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the microphone
not directly in front of the mouth but slightly to the side.
In order to prevent feedback, position monitor loud-
speakers so that they are located in the angle area of the
highest cancellation of the microphone.
In order to prevent interference due to crosstalk between
adjacent sound sources, try to position the microphone
so that the interfering sound source is located in the
angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 150°; see polar diagram).
Position Resulting sound Commentary
High proximity effect
(much bass/
fundamental)
Powerful, direct sound
Very little crosstalk
from other sound
sources
Less proximity effect
(less bass/fundamental)
Some room ambience,
natural, balanced sound
More crosstalk from
other sound sources
Very little proximity
effect (little bass/
fundamental)
More room ambience,
indirect sound
Much crosstalk from
other sound sources

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Polar diagram
Frequency response curve
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1
0
1
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2
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2
5
dB
30
°
60
°
90
°
30
°
60
°
90
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12
0
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1
50
°
1
80
°
1
50
°
12
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°
2
000
H
z
4
000
H
z
8000
H
z
1
6000
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z
12
5
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z
2
50
H
z
500
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z
1
000
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z
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50
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60
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0
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80
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90
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1
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2
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500
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5000
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2
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Hz
0
°
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m
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B
v

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Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40.....17,000 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

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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
e602-II e604 e606 e608 e614 e815 e825 e835 e838 e840 e845 e865
Vocals xxxxxxx
Choirs x
Studio,
acoustic instruments
x
Orchester x
Brass/Saxophon xx x
Acoustic guitar x
Acoustic bass x
Guitar amplifiers x
Bass amplifiers x
Leslie xxx
Piano, grand piano x
Kick drums x
Snare drums xxx
Rack toms xxx
Floor toms xxx
Congas xxx
Cymbals x
Percussion xxxx
Overheads x

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Manufacturer declarations
Warranty
2 years
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.

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany Publ. 08/07 524419/A01
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