Sennheiser Evolution E914 User manual

Cat. No. 500206
Microphones | evolution
General Description
The e 914 is a high grade condenser microphone for very demanding
applications. Its outstanding sound properties qualify the e 914 for highly
sophisticated tasks. The e 914 is a perfect microphone for ambitious re-
cordings and live performances. Its main areas of application are acoustic
guitars, cymbals, percussion, overhead, orchestras, grand pianos etc .
Features
JExceptionally lively, clear sound
JThree-position sensitivity switch
JThree-position bass roll-off/cut-off switch
JVery high sound pressure handling capability
JExchangeable microphone capsule
JDelivery includes: e 914 microphone
Microphone clamp
Windscreen
Pouch
Instructions for use
Technical Data
Transducer principle.......... pre-polarised condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern .......................................................................cardioid
Frequency response ..................................................20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity (free field, no load, 1 kHz)............................. 7 mV/Pa;
2.3 mV/Pa / 0.7 mV/Pa
(with pre-attenuation)
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651)........................................................ 19 dB
CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-3).................................................... 30 dB
Pre-attenuation ........................................................... 0, -10, -20 dB
Phantom powering........................................................48 V/2.2 mA
Bass filter .....................................................................................linear
roll-off 130 Hz, 6 dB/oct.
cut-off 85 Hz, 18 dB/oct.
Max. Sound pressure level at 1 kHz........... 137/147/157 dB SPL
(depending on
pre-attenuation)
Nominal impedance ................................................................. 100 
Min. terminating impedance.....................................................1 k
Connector .................................................................................... XLR-3
Dimensions ................................Ø 24 x 157 mm (Ø 0.94˝ x 6.18˝)
Weight ....................................................................... 198 g (6.98 oz)
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