Sennheiser Evolution E 901 User manual

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Introducing the best
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Sennheiser’s new e900 series. Designed for demanding, uncompromising professional use.
Musicians and singers love them because they know they deserve only the best.
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Sennheiser has a world-beating reputation for superior sound solutions. A unique insight into the demands of
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And Sennheiser’s new e900 series takes sound evolution a step higher – as close to the pinnacle of perfection
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The supercardioid e945 is a premium professional lead vocal microphone which will cut
through the mix and project a smooth, natural sound. Its warm tonal response is matched with
rugged construction and unbeatable feedback rejection. e945
The cardioid e935 is a state-of-the-art professional vocal microphone, designed to cut
through high on-stage levels.
Features
New, stage-compatible sound design
“Gain before feedback” increased by 3–6 dB
(compared to e835)
Sturdy reinforced metal body
Powerful sound with presence boost for improved
vocal intelligibility
Delivery includes
e935 microphone
Pouch
MZQ 800 microphone clamp Cat. No. 4711
Instruction manual
Guarantee certificate
Features
New, stage-compatible sound design
“Gain before feedback” increased by 3–6 dB
(compared to e845)
Rugged reinforced metal body
Powerful sound with presence boost for improved
vocal intelligibility
Delivery includes
e945 microphone
Pouch
MZQ 800 microphone clamp Cat. No. 4711
Instruction manual
Guarantee certificate
e935
Specifications e935
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18,000Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 2.8 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR, gold plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 x 181mm
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
Shock-mounted capsule
Specifications e945
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . supercardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 x 186mm
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
Shock-mounted capsule

The cardioid polar pattern e902 is a dynamic instrument microphone especially designed for
deep bass frequencies such as kick drums, bass guitar amps, and tuba.e902
The half-cardioid boundary layer e901 is the optimal microphone for kick drum and grand
piano. It is highly robust and completely step-resistant. It benefits from an integrated pre-amp.
Features
Frequency response optimized for kick drum reception
Very fast attack
Built-in XLR plug, no need for special cable
No microphone stand needed for kick drum
Slip-free, dampening rubber pad underneath
Delivery includes
e901 microphone
Pouch
Features
Frequency response optimized for kick drums
Very fast attack
Exceptionally clean and clear pick-up of the lowest
bass signals
Integral stand mount
Ultra-strong full metal body
Shock-mounted capsule
Delivery includes
e902 microphone
Pouch
e901
Specifications e902
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . condenser
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . half-cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . .
Sensitivity
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 200 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 350g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128.5 x 105 x 26.5mm
Product will be available from 2005. For further information please refer to www.sennheiser.com.
Specifications e902
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 0.2 mV/Pa
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 60 Hz) . . . . . . . . . 0.6 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 x 128.5mm
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
Shock-mounted capsule
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The cardioid polar pattern e904 is a dynamic instrument
microphone especially designed for drums.Features
Full, impressive, lively sound
for drums and percussion
Very fast attack
Compact body ideal for
mounting on toms and
snare drum
Excellent sound profiling,
adapts to all percussive styles
Robust reinforced metal
casing
Delivery includes
e904 microphone
MZH 604 drum clip
Pouch
e904 Specifications e904
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 2 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 x 63mm
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
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The cardioid e905 has a high maximum SPL and an
excellent transient response, suitable for a wide range
of instruments and an ideal choice for snare drums.
Features
Impressive and full sound
Very fast attack
Short microphone body to
facilitate optimal positioning
by drums
Integral stand mount
Sturdy reinforced aluminum
metal body
Delivery includes
e905 microphone
Pouch
e905 Specifications e905
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 2.6 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210g
Dimensions (Ø x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 x 116mm
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
Shock-mounted capsule
The cardioid e906 instrument microphone was especially
designed for guitar amps, and is also excellent for
percussion and horns.
Features
Lively, full sound
Very fast attack
Flat shape perfect for
guitar amps
Switchable presence filters
(3 levels)
Extra-resistant reinforced
metal body
Delivery includes
e906 microphone
MZQ 100 microphone clip
Pouch
e906 Specifications e906
Transducer principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dynamic
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . supercardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load) (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 2.2 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . 350 O
Min. terminating impedance . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 O
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR gold-plated
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140g
Dimensions (Ø x w x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 x 134 x 134 mm
Center frequency of the presence filter . . 4.2 kHz
Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hum compensating coil
Shock-mounted capsule
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The e914 is a high-grade condenser microphone for very demanding applications. Its outstand-
ing sound properties qualify the e914 for highly sophisticated applications like acoustic guitars,
cymbals, percussion, overhead, orchestras, and grand pianos. e914
The e908 D condenser instrument microphone was especially designed for drums
and percussion.
e908 D
Features
Exceptionally lively, clear sound
Easy and flexible set-up, comes with drum-set clamp
Optimal positioning with long-necked, flexible boom
Integrated shock absorber eliminates handling noise
Intelligent MZA 900 P pre-amp (cable, phantom power,
and level check) included
MZA 900 P pre-amp included
Delivery includes
e908 D microphone
MZH 908 D drum clip
In-line pre-amplifier MZA 900 P
Windshield
Pouch
These products will be available from 2005. For further information please refer to www.sennheiser.com.
The e908 B condenser instrument microphone was especially designed for brass
instruments.
e908 B
Features
Exceptionally lively, clear sound
Quick and flexible set-up; comes with mounting clamp
Optimal positioning with long-necked, flexible boom
Integrated shock absorber eliminates handling noise
Intelligent MZA 900 P pre-amp (cable, phantom power,
and level check) included
MZA 900 P pre-amp included
Delivery includes
e908 B microphone
MZH 908 B instrument clip
In-line pre-amplifier MZA 900 P
Windshield
Pouch
Features
Exceptionally lively, clear sound
Three-position sensitivity switch
Three-position bass roll-off/cut-off switch
Very high sound pressure handling capability
Exchangeable capsule
Delivery includes
e914 microphone
Microphone clip
Windshield
Pouch