Sennheiser Evolution E 906 User manual

e 906
Instruction manual
Stage Microphones

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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
“Important 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 906
A more direct sound – more directly from the amp.
The e 906 captures the guitar sound just as you want it to be: from
clean to distorted, from gentle to aggressive. It provides a high-
resolution, natural sound without unwanted coloration. The transient
response of the e 906 convinces in every style: it even transmits riffs
with an extremely hard punch directly and straightforward.
The microphone features a switchable presence filter with three
sound characteristic options: one to boost the presence range, one for
“normal” presence and one to attenuate the presence range.
Thanks to its flat shape, the e 906 can be positioned in front of the
amp hanging from its cable – completely without a stand. Not to men-
tion its distinctly rugged design.
Features
• dynamic microphone
• extraordinarily lively, full sound
• extremely fast transient response
• switchable presence filter with three sound characteristic options
(boosted presence range, normal, attenuated presence range)
• perfect shape for the pick-up of guitar amps
• shock-mounted capsule
• humbucking coil
• rugged metal housing
Delivery includes
1 e 906 microphone
1 microphone clamp MZQ 100
1 pouch
1 instruction manual
Product overview A*
1 sound inlet basket
2 3-position slide switch for adjusting the presence filter
3 XLR-3 connector
Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.
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Using the microphone
Positioning the microphone an a guitar amp B
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.1 • many trebles
• aggressive sound
microphone directed towards the
dome of the loudspeaker
B.2 • less trebles
• more lower mids
• smoother sound
• balanced, natural
sound
good starting position:
• microphone directed towards the
middle between dome and edge of
the loudspeaker
• If necessary, turn the microphone
by approx. 30° towards the edge.
B.3 • less trebles
• more lower mids
• smoother sound
microphone directed towards the
edge of the loudspeaker
Positioning the microphone on a drum B
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.4 • more fundamental
tone
• little overtones
position on the drum:
• 3–5 cm above the batter head
• directed towards the center of the
batter head
The fundamental tone to overtones
ratio can be adjusted via the angle.
The most balanced results are obtai-
ned at an angle of 30–60°.
B.5 • less fundamental
tone
• many overtones
Positioning the monitor loudspeakers B
XTo prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspea-
kers in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 120°).

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Adapting the sound characteristics
The e 906 features a switchable presence filter which allows to adapt
the microphone to the different sound requirements and styles (see
also the frequency response curve D).
XUse a pointed tool such as a small screwdriver to move the 3-positi-
on slide switch Bto the desired position.
Pos. Setting Suitability
boosted presence range e.g. for aggressive metal rhythm
guitars
normal presence range e.g. for classic rock
attenuated presence range e.g. for warm and smooth jazz
and blues sounds
The mid frequency of the presence filter is 4.2 kHz.
Cleaning and maintaining the e 906
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.
X
Keep all liquids away from the product.
X
Do 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 dynamic
Frequency response 40 … 18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, no load at 1 kHz) 2.2 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Dimensions 55 mm x 34 mm x 134 mm
Weight 140 g
The polar diagram and the frequency response curve Ccan be found on
the cover pages.
Connector assignment
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3
XLR 6.3 mm
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+
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3
XLR
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XLR
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3
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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 (2014/30/EU)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.

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Publ. 08/15, 094277/A02