Sennheiser EVOLUTION E908 User manual

e 908
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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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 908 B/e 908 B ew/e 908 D
These microphones are professional pre-polarized condenser micro-
phones. An extended dynamic range and a well balanced frequency
response deliver an outstanding signal quality with excellent projec-
tion and the lowest possible distortion. An excellent directivity across
the whole frequency range enables the mics to handle the highest
signal levels without feedback.
The e 908 D has been developed especially for drums and percussion.
The e 908 B is designed for wired use with wind instruments, but
thanks to its instrument clamp it is also suitable for drums with sus-
pension systems or for congas. When combined with an ew bodypack
transmitter (SK 100 G3, SK 300 G3, SK 500 G3), the e 908 B ew is an
ideal way to give wireless freedom to saxophones.
For wired applications, please use the MZA 900 P phantom power
adapter, which adds phantom powering capability making these mics
suitable for direct connection to professional mixing consoles.
Extensive damping and shock mounting isolates the capsules from
extraneous vibrations, impact and handling noise.
The long, flexible goosenecks enable the mics to be optimally posi-
tioned on the instrument.
Features
• Exceptionally vivid, clear sound
• Optimum positioning on the instrument due to flexible gooseneck
• Shock-mounted capsule provides low sensitivity to impact and
handling noise
• Rugged metal housing
• Extremely robust connection cable
• Can optionally be used with any ew bodypack transmitter or the
MZA 900 P phantom power adapter

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Package contents
e 908 D e 908 B e 908 B ew
e 908 D microphone e 908 B microphone e 908 B ew microphone
MZA 900 P phantom
power adapter
MZA 900 P phantom
power adapter
—
MZH 908 D micro-
phone clamp
MZH 908 B micro-
phone clamp
MZH 908 B microphone
clamp
Pouch Pouch Pouch
Instruction manual Instruction manual Instruction manual
Product overview A*
e 908 D A.1e 908 B A.2e 908 B ew A.2
1 Microphone head
2 MZH 908 D micro-
phone clamp
3 Gooseneck
4 XLR-3 connector
5 Clip
6 Knurled screw
1 Microphone head
2 MZH 908 B micro-
phone clamp
3 Gooseneck
4 XLR-3 connector
1 Microphone head
2 MZH 908 B micro-
phone clamp
3 Gooseneck
4 3.5 mm jack
Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.
*

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Using the microphone
Positioning the microphone on a wind instrument B
(e 908 B, e 908 B ew)
XUse the microphone clamp 2to attach the e 908 to the bell of the
instrument.
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.1 • Reduced ambient noise Directed into the bell of the
instrument.
B.2 • Clear, powerful sound
B.3 • Balanced, natural
sound
Directed partly towards the bell
and partly towards the body of
the instrument.
Positioning the microphone on a drum B(e 908 D)
XAttach the drum clamp 2to the rim of the drum by putting the
upper part of the clip 5onto the rim and clipping it on by push-
ing down the drum clamp 2 in a rotating action until it snaps into
place.
XLoosen the knurled screw 6.
XInsert the gooseneck 3from the side into one of the two slots.
XTighten the knurled screw 6.
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
B.4 • More fundamental
• Little overtones
Position on the drum: 3–5 cm
above the drumskin, directed
towards the center of the
drumskin, the fundamental to
overtones ratio can be adjusted
by changing the angle of the
microphone.
The most balanced results are
obtained at an angle of 30–60°.
B.5 • Less fundamental
• Many overtones
B.6 • Pronounced proximity
effect
Optional: tangential position of
the gooseneck in order to reduce
the distance to the drumskin.
You can attach two microphones to the drum clamp (e.g. for picking up
two toms in cramped space conditions). To do so, use both slots of the
drum clamp.
The various adjustment possibilities of the MZH 908 D and MZH 908 B
clamps together with the flexible gooseneck enable the microphone
to be optimally positioned on the sound source (see arrows in the
diagrams C).

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Positioning the monitor loudspeakers
XTo prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeak-
ers in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 180°).
Cleaning and maintaining the e 908
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 40 ... 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load at 1 kHz) 4.0 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 100 Ω(balanced)*
Min. terminating impedance 2 kΩ*
Connector
XLR-3*
3.5 mm jack
e 908 B, e 908 D
e 908 B ew
Dimensions Ø 47 x 193 mm
Weight 140 g
* with MZA 900 P (e 908 B/e 908 D)
e 908 B ew for direct connection to ew transmitters
The polar diagram and the frequency response curve Dcan be found
on the cover pages.
Connector assignment
e 908 B/e 908 D
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2
3
3,5 mm 3,5 mm
+
e 908 B ew
3,5 mm
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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.