Sennheiser MD 46 Instruction manual

MD 46 Handheld Dynamic ENG/EFP Microphone
Designed for audio journalists and eld reporters, the Sennheiser MD 46 offers a host of
advantages. Its extended frequency response provides clarity that exceeds any comparable
mic in its class, and it’s dimensions and weight ratio lend a completely comfortable feel. Add
the fact that it’s rugged enough to stand the strain of ENG/EFP, and you have a dynamic winner
Features—Benets
• Rugged all metal body
• Extremely low sensitivity to handling noise
• Very insensitive to pop and wind noise
• Uniform frequency response
• Excellent sound quality
• Integral microphone clamp thread
Technical Data
Acoustic principle pressure gradient transducer
Frequency response 40–18.000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Rejection at 1 kHz at 180 degrees >20dB
Sensitivity at 1kHz 2.0mV/Pa+-2.5dB (= - 54dB mit 0dB=1V/Pa)
(= - 74dB mit 0dB=1V/ubar) (USA)
Nominal impedance at 1kHz 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1000 Ω
Magnetic eld at 50 Hz <=1uV/uT
Dimensions in inches 1.92 x 9.84
Weight 12.7oz
Architect’s Specications
Cardioid reporter’s microphone, frequency response 40–18,000 Hz, sensitivity
(free eld, no load) 1.8 mV/Pa ± 2.5 dB at 1 kHz, nominal impedance 200 Ω, min. terminating
impedance 200 Ω, dimensions 11.92 x 9.84 inches, weight approx. 12.7oz.
Optional Accessories
Table stand MZT 100
Microphone clamp MZQ 800
Foam windsheild MZW 65Pro (velour foam),
MZW 4032 (w/ ID color bands)
MZW 5000 (w/ ID color bands)
MZW 1
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