Sennheiser Evolution E 604 User manual

604
Instructions for use

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604
The cardioid 604 is a dynamic microphone suitable for
mikingdrums,percussionsaswellasbrassandwoodwind
instruments.
The frequency response and cardioid pick-up pattern are
optimised for use with snares and toms. The mic has a
veryhighsoundpressurehandlingcapability(inexcessof
160 dB). The sound inlet basket is made from stainless
steel.
The integral standmount screws directly onto mic stands
or to the supplied microphone clamp. The clamp allows
the microphone to be directly attached to the rim of the
instrument.
Features
yRugged reinforced glass-fibre body
yLow sensitivity to impact and handling noise
yVery high sound pressure handling capability 
(in excess of 160 dB)
yHumbucking coil
yEasy to position due to compact design
yIntegral stand mount

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Delivery includes
y604 microphone
yMZH 604 microphone clamp
yPouch
yInstructions for use
yWarranty Certificate
Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
12
3
12
3
++
12
3
XLR
+
XLRXLR
+

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Positioning the microphone
Drums
In order to prevent interference due to crosstalk between
adjacentsoundsources,trytopositionthemicrophoneso
that the interfering sound source is located in the angle
area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 135°; see polar diagram).
Position Resulting sound Commentary
More fundamental,
little overtones Position on the drum:  3–5 cm above the 
drumskin, the
fundamental to
overtones ratio can be
adjustedbychangingthe
angle of the microphone.
The most balanced
results are obtained at
an angle of 30–60°.
Less fundamental, 
many overtones
Use of a second 604 
for picking up the 
bottom of the drumskin
and the snares. NB: The
lower microphone must
be phase-reversed to
avoid phase-cancellation
effectsduetothe second
microphone being on the
other side of the
drumskin.

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Polar diagram
Frequency response curve
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dB
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60
°
90
°
30
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60
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90
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1
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z
4
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z
8000
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6000
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z
12
5
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z
2
50
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500
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1
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Hz
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, 1
m
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, 5 c
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B
v

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Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40.....18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) 1.8 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 350 :
Min. terminating impedance 1 k:
Connector XLR-3
Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions Ø 33 x L 59 mm
Weight 60 g

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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
e602-II e604 e606 e608 e614 e815 e825 e835 e840 e845 e865
Vocals xxxxxx
Choirs x
Studio, 
acoustic instruments x
Orchestra x
Brass / Saxophone 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 regulations.
Beforeputtingthedeviceintooperation,pleaseobservetherespec-
tive country-specific regulations!
WEEE Declaration
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operati-
onallifetimebybringingittoyourlocalcollectionpoint
or recycling centre for such equipment.

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
PrintedinGermany Publ. 08/08 511650/A03

Microphones | Dynamic Microphone
General Description
The e 604 is a cardioid microphone especially suitable for use with drums
and brass instruments.
Features
j
Rugged reinforced glass-fibre body
j
Low sensitivity to impact and handling noise
j
Very high sound pressure handling capability
j
Hum compensating coil
j
Easy to position due to compact design
j
Integral stand mount
j
Delivery includes: 1 e 604
1 drum clip
1 pouch
Technical Data
Pick-up pattern ...................................................................... cardioid
Frequency response .................................................40 – 18,000 Hz
Sensitivity (free field, no load, 1 kHz)...........................1.8 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance ................................................................. 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance..................................................... 1 kΩ
Dimensions .................................................................. Ø 33 x 59 mm
Weight ...........................................................................................60 g
Profile
Cardioid instrument microphone, hum compensating coil,
frequency response 40 Hz – 18 kHz, sensitivity (free field,
no load) 1.8 mV/Pa at 1 kHz, nominal impedance 350 Ω, min.
terminating impedance 1 kΩ, dimensions Ø 33 x 59 mm,
weight 60 g.
Cat. No. 004519