Sennheiser Evolution E 906 User manual

906
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Bedienungsanleitung..............................................................3
Instructions for use...............................................................11
Notice d’emploi......................................................................19
Istruzioni per l’uso.................................................................27
Instrucciones para el uso......................................................35
Gebruiksaanwijzing...............................................................43
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906
High-quality dynamic microphone with super-cardioid
pick-up pattern, ideal for miking guitar amps, percussion
instruments, snares and toms.
Its laterally mounted capsule has been specially
developed for miking guitars amps face on and and
extremely close to the signal source.
Theswitchablesoundcharacteristicshavebeenoptimally
adapted to the requirements of guitarists.
The super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides good
isolation from other on-stage signals.
Due to its flat design, the 906 is also very suitable for
use with drums, since it can easily be positioned in
cramped space conditions (e.g. below the cymbals).
Features
yVivid, powerful sound
ySound can be shaped as needed to fit all styles of
music
ySwitchable presence filter
yHumbucking coil protects against electromagnetic
interference
yShock-mounted capsule
yExtremely rugged for rough stage use
yGold-plated XLR connector
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Delivery includes
y906 microphone
yMZQ 100 microphone clamp
yPouch
yInstructions for use
yWarranty Certificate
Adapting the sound characteristics
The 906 microphone features a switchable presence
filter which allows to adapt the sound characteristics to
the different sound requirements and styles.
The filter is adjusted via the slide switch on the
microphone. To move the slide switch to a different
position, use a pointed tool such as a small screwdriver.
The switch has three positions (see also the frequency
response curve):
Boosts the presence range, the mid frequency is
4.2 kHz, e.g. for aggressive metal rhythm guitars.
Normal position, e.g. for classic rock.
Attenuates the presence range, the mid frequency
is 4 kHz, e.g. for warm and smooth jazz and blues
sounds.
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Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
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
Loudspeaker of a guitar amplifier
Position Resulting sound Commentary
Many trebles,
aggressive sound Microphonedirected towards the dome
of the loudspeaker.
Less trebles, more
lower mids,
smoother sound
Balanced, natural
sound
Good starting
position:
Microphonedirected
towards the middle
between dome and
surround of the
loudspeaker. If
necessary, turn the
microphone by
approx.30°towards
the surround.
Less trebles, more
lower mids,
smoother sound
Microphonedirected
towards the
surround of the
loudspeaker.
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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. 120°).
Position Resulting sound Commentary
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.Themostbalanced
results are obtained at
an angle of 30–60°.
Less fundamental
tone,
many overtones
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Polar diagram
Frequency response curve
°
5
1
0
1
5
20
2
5
dB
30
°
60
°
90
°
30
°
60
°
90
°
12
0
°
1
50
°
1
80
°
1
50
°
12
0
°
2
000
H
z
4
000
H
z
8000
H
z
1
6000
H
z
12
5
H
z
2
50
H
z
500
H
z
1000 H
z
-
50
-
60
- 7
0
-
80
-
90
2
0
50
1
00
2
00
500
1
000
2
000
5000
1
0000
2
0000
Hz
Schalterstellun
g
- 4
0
d
B
v
(0
°
, 1 m
)
Switch position
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Accessories
The following accessories are available for the 906:
MZQ 100 microphone clamp (Cat. No. 02155)
Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40
− 18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, no load) 2.2mV/Pa(at1kHz)
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Weight 140 g
Dimensions in mm 55 x 34 x 134
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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
e901 e902 e904 e905 e906 e908B e908B ew e908D e908T ew e914 e935 e945
Vocals xx
Choir x
Studio, acoustic
instruments x x
Orchestra x
Trumpets,
Trombones xxx
Saxophone x x x
Acoustic guitar x
Acoustic bass x
Guitar amplifiers x
Bass amplifiers x
Leslie xxxx
Piano, grand piano x
Kick Drum xx
Snare Drum xxx x
Rack toms xxxx x
Floor toms xxxx x
Congas xxx x
Cymbals x
Percussion xxxx x x
Overhead x
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