Sennheiser evolution E945 User manual

e 945
Instruction manual
Stage Microphones

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Important safety information
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely befo-
re 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 945
Presence all the way to the peaks
The e 945 renders the natural sounds of the voice in particularly
forceful colors. Its extraordinary presence and full body effortlessly
positions the vocals in front of loud instruments whilst enriching the
vocals with subtle warmth that gives them a lively fullness in the mix.
The e 945 is the perfect choice for stages where the vocals require
strong emphasis. Its extremely high resistance to feedback
underscores the e 945’s affinity for very high volume environments.
Its solid performance makes it a reliable companion for countless uses.
Features
• Dynamic, super-cardioid microphone
• Enormous emphasis even on extremely loud stages
• Gives the voice warm, lively fullness
• Highly consistent directivity
• High feedback rejection
• Shock-mounted capsule
• Humbucking coil
• Extremely rugged metal housing
Package contents
1 e 945 microphone
1 MZQ 800 microphone clamp
1 pouch
1 instruction manual
Product overview A*
1 Sound inlet basket
2 XLR-3 connector
Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.
*

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Using the microphone
Positioning the microphone C
Pos. Resulting sound Commentary
C.1 • High proximity effect
(large bass boost)
• Powerful, direct sound
Very little crosstalk
from other sound
sources
C.2 • Less proximity effect
(less bass boost)
• Some room ambience,
natural, balanced sound
More crosstalk from
other sound sources
C.3 • Very little proximity effect
(minimal bass boost)
• More room ambience,
indirect sound
Higher crosstalk from
other sound sources
If sibilance occurs:
XPosition the microphone slightly to the side and not directly in front
of the mouth.
Positioning the monitor loudspeakers B
XTo prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeak-
ers in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 120°).
Cleaning and maintaining the e 945
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 .
XUnscrew the sound inlet basket 1.
XRemove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket 1.
XUse a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket 1 from
the inside and ouside.
XReinsert the foam insert into the sound inlet basket 1and replace
the sound inlet basket on the microphone and screw it tight.

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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) 2.0 mV/Pa ± 3 dB
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) approx. 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Temperature range 0 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions Ø 47 x L 186 mm
Weight 365 g
The polar diagram and the frequency response curve Dcan be found on
the cover pages.
Connector assignment
12
3
12
3
+ +
12
3
XLR 6.3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR
12
3
6.3 mm
+
+
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 (2004/108/EC)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Publ. 08/15, 089059/A03