Sennheiser MZA 900 P - ANNEXE 64 User manual

MZA 900 P
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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MZA 900 P
The MZA 900 P phantom power adaptor is used to
connect pre-polarized condenser microphones with a
3.5 mm jack plug
or a 3-pin special socket to microphone
inputs with 10 – 52 V phantom powering (P12 – P48).
The connected microphone is supplied via the adaptor.
The possible combinations between the MZA 900 and
Sennheiser microphones are as follows:
MZA 900 P
MZA 900 P -4
1in conjunction with KA 100 S-4
²in conjunction with KA 100-4
The adaptor is also a quick and flexible solution if a
microphone is to be used for both wired and wireless
applications. One and the same microphone can be used
together with the MZA 900 P(-4) for wired applications
(e.g. in the studio) or with a bodypack transmitter (e.g.
on stage).
The MZA 900 P can also be used as a cable tester for XLR
microphone cables (see page 5).
908 B
908 D
HSP 2 ew
HSP 4 ew
ME 2
ME 3
ME 4
MKE 2 ew gold
MKE 40 ew
HSP 2
HSP 4
HS 2
ME 1021
ME 1042
ME 105²
MKE 2-4
MKE Platinum-4-C
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Delivery includes
y MZA 900 P with belt clip
y Instructions for use
y Warranty certificate
Connecting the microphone
Connect the jack plug of the
microphone to the socket of
the MZA 900 P. Lock the jack
plug by screwing down the
coupling ring. This prevents
accidental loosening of the
connection and annoying
noise when the cable is
moved.
Output
The XLR output of the
MZA 900 P together with the back-electret condenser
microphone delivers the correct signal phase (an increase
in sound pressure in front of the microphone diaphragm
causes a positive voltage to appear at pin 2 and a negativ
voltage to appear at pin 3). The output is electronically
balanced and floating.
Use a balanced XLR cable to connect the XLR output to
the phantom powered microphone input of the
subsequent device. If necessary, you can do without the
cable and connect the MZA 900 P directly to the XLR
input socket of the device.
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Attaching the MZA 900 P to clothing
Using the belt clip, you can unobtrusively attach the
MZA 900 P to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
Switchable pre-attenuation
The gain can be reduced by
12 dB. This is recommended
when the subsequent micro-
phone input is overmodulated
or when the MZA 900 P’s
output is strongly biassed by
the subsequent device, e.g. due
to high sound pressure levels
from drums, brass instruments, etc.
Please note that when operating the MZA 900 P on 12V
phantom powering, its output is considerably biassed by
the power supply. If this is the case, and when high sound
pressure levels occur, the pre-attenuation should also be
switched on.
Switchable roll-off filter
The roll-off filter allows the MZA 900 P to be adapted to
Sennheiser HSP and clip-on microphones. With the roll-
off filter switched on ( ), the low-frequency signal
portions (below 125 Hz) are attenuated, thus increasing
speech intelligibility. In addition, pop and wind noise is
effectively suppressed.
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Operation and over-modulation indication
The MZA 900 P features a two-
colour LED.
LED lights up in green:
The MZA 900 P is properly
powered and there is no over-
modulation (normal operation).
LED lights up in red:
A flashing red LED at high sound pressure levels indicates
over-modulation of the microphone or overloading of the
MZA 900 P’s output.
A constant red LED indicates a defective cable.
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Using the MZA 900 P as a cable tester
The MZA 900 P can also be used as a cable tester for XLR
microphone cables. For this, there is no need to connect a
microphone.
Connect one end of the cable to be tested to a mixing
console with activated phantom powering. Connect the
other end of the cable to the MZA 900 P.
LED lights up in green:
y
The cable is OK
LED lights up in red. Possible errors:
y
One signal wire is broken
y One signal wire is short-circuited to the shielding
LED does not light up. Possible errors:
y
Both signal wires are broken
y The shielding is interrupted
y Both signal wires are short-circuited to the shielding
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Pin assignment
1
2
3
MZA 900 P-4
1
2
3
1
2
3
3,5 mm
MZA 900 P
Kabel
XLR-3 F
12
3
1
2
3
XLR-3 M
Mikrofon
symmetrisch
3,5 mm XLR- 3 M XLR- 3 M
+
Mikrofon
1
2
3
+
front view
rear view
3-pin
special socket
rear view
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Specifications
Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz (–1 dB)
Pre-attenuation, switchable 0/–12 dB
Roll-off filter, switchable 125 Hz (–3 dB), 12 dB/oct
Max. output voltage at
y0 dB pre-attenuation 1.8 V (P48)
0.6 V (P12)
y–12 dB pre-attenuation 0.45 V (P12 – P48)
Noise voltage at CCIR: 12 μV (0/–12 dB)
the output A: 3 μV (0/–12 dB)
Output impedance 100 Ω
Min. load impedance at
y0 dB pre-attenuation 5 kΩ(P12 – P48)
y–12 dB pre-attenuation 2 kΩ(P12 – P48)
Power supply P12 – P48
10 – 52 V
2.6 – 2.8 mA
Connector XLR-3 M
Input socket
MZA 900 P 3.5 mm jack socket,
lockable
MZA 900 P-4 3-pin special socket
Dimensions Ø 19/22 mm, L 100 mm
Weight 60 g
Operating temperature range –20 to +60°C
Humidity range < 95 % r. h.
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Manufacturer declarations
Warranty
2 years
Approval
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device
is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regula-
tions.
WEEE Declaration
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational li-
fetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling
centre for such equipment.
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