Sennheiser Evolution E 901 User manual

e 901
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
Manual de utilização
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Инструкция по эксплуатации
使用说明
Stage Microphones

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B
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125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1,000 Hz
2,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
16,000 Hz
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0°
180°
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120°
60°
90°
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Important safety information
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before
using the product.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times.
• Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on
to third parties.
Before operation
• Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null
and void.
• Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by
Sennheiser.
During operation
• Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or
damage the mechanics. Keep all liquids away from the product.
• Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product.
Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.
• Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures.
After operation
• Handle the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free
environment.
Intended use
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Impor-
tant safety information”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in
this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ
from those described herein.

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The e 901
A balanced kick sound to set and forget
The e 901 is a rugged boundary microphone with an extraordinary
ability to handle high sound pressure levels. Tailored to give the kick
drum a highly precise, very dry sound character, the e 901 realistically
captures every lightning fast attack.
The positioning of the e 901 in a bass drum couldn‘t be simpler: just
put it in – done. The integrated preamp and gold-plated XLR connector
have proven themselves to be exceptionally practical on stage.
Features
• Condenser microphone
• Highly precise and dry kick drum sound
• Natural sound, fast transient response
• Designed especially for high sound pressure levels
• Integrated preamp and gold-plated XLR connector
• Non-slip rubber damping plate on base
• Extremely rugged metal housing
Package contents
1 e 901 microphone
1 pouch
1 instruction manual
Product overview A*
1 Sound inlet basket
2 XLR-3 connector
3 Rubber damping plate
4 Mounting slots
Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.
*

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Using the microphone
Positioning the microphone in a drum B
XPlace the e 901 in the drum. Position the microphone so that its
sound inlet basket 1is directed upwards.
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.1 • Much resonance
• Much attack
• Less attack: Turn
the microphone
away from where
the beater strikes.
Position the microphone at the bottom
of the kick drum, approx. 10–20 cm
from the batter head.
B.2 • The e 901 is used
for picking up the
attack, the e 902
for picking up the
fundamental.
Combined with an e 902 positioned at
the resonant head. The lower micro-
phone must be phase-reversed to
avoid phase-cancellation effects due
to the second microphone being on the
other side of the drumskin.
Positioning the microphone on sound-reflecting sur-
faces B
XPlace the e 901 on the desired sound-reflecting surface. Position the
microphone so that its sound inlet basket 1is directed towards the
sound source.
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.3 • Less room resonance
portions or comb filter
elements
• Improved speech
intelligibility
• Greater gain reserves in
contrast to free-standing
microphones
Lying on the altar or lectern.
Unobtrusive due to flat
design. No microphones in
the field of vision.
B.4 • Less room resonance in
contrast to free-standing
microphones
Lying on the conference
table, directed towards the
conference participants.
Microphone must not be
covered by papers, folders or
similar objects.

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Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.5 • Less room resonance in
contrast to free-standing
microphones
• Improved speech intelligi-
bility
Lying at the edge of the
stage and directed towards
the stage. As spot micro-
phone of the PA system or
for monitoring purposes
in the theater cloakrooms.
Excellent rejection of rumble
noise; if necessary, place the
microphone on a soft pad
(e.g. mousepad).
If necessary, combine with
overhead microphones (e.g.
Sennheiser ME 36 with
MZH 30 B & MZC 30).
Positioning the monitor loudspeakers
XTo prevent feedback and crosstalk, position your monitor loudspeak-
ers in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 180°).
Cleaning and maintaining the e 901
Caution Liquids can damage the electronics of the product!
Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
XKeep all liquids away from the product.
XDo not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
XOnly use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.

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Specifications
Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser microphone
Frequency response 20 ... 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern half-cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load at 1 kHz) 0.5 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) < 100 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Dimensions 126.5 x 105 x 26.5 mm
Weight 550 g
The polar diagram and the frequency response curve Ccan be found on
the cover pages.
Connector assignment
12
3
12
3
+ +
12
3
XLR 6.3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR
12
3
6.3 mm
+
+
balanced
XLR
XLR
+

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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months
on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY
Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reason-
ably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to other rights or remedies under law.
Nothing in this warranty excludes, limits or modifies any liability of
Sennheiser which is imposed by law, or limits or modifies any remedy
available to the consumer which is granted by law.
To make a claim under this warranty, contact
Sennheiser Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW
2067, AUSTRALIA.
Phone: [phone], email: [email protected].
All expenses of claiming the warranty will be borne by the person
making the claim.
The Sennheiser International Warranty is provided by Sennheiser
Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 68 165 388 312), Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street
Chatswood NSW 2067 Australia.
In compliance with the following requirements
• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational
lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling
center for such equipment.
CE Declaration of Conformity
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany, Publ. 08/15, 094279/A02