Sennheiser e 908 User manual

Brand: Sennheiser

Model: e 908

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

Sennheiser e 908 is a professional microphone designed for capturing sound from musical instruments, particularly wind instruments and drums. It features a cardioid polar pattern that minimizes background noise and feedback, ensuring clear and focused audio. With a frequency response of 40Hz-20kHz, the e 908 accurately reproduces the natural sound of instruments. Its rugged construction, flexible gooseneck, and included accessories make it a versatile choice for various applications.

e 908

Instruction manual

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Delivery includes

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 microphone

clamp

• MZH 908 B microphone

clamp

• MZH 908 B microphone

clamp

• Pouch • Pouch • Pouch

• Quick guide • Quick guide • Quick guide

• Safety guide • Safety guide • Safety guide

Product overview

e 908 D e 908 B / e 908 B ew

1. Microphone head

2. MZH 908 D microphone clamp

3. Gooseneck

4. XLR-3 connector

5. Knurled screw

1. Microphone head

2. MZH 908 B microphone clamp

3. Gooseneck

4. e 908 B: XLR-3 connector

e 908 B ew: 3.5 mm jack

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Installation

Attaching the microphone

Carefully bend the ﬂexible goose neck.

Connecting the microphone

Plug the 3.5 mm mini jack plug into the 3.5mm jack socket of the MZA 900 P phantom power ad-

apter (included with e 908 B and e 908 D).

Tighten the coupling ring.

Plug the XLR cable into the XLR output of the MZA 900 P phantom power adapter.

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Installation

Using the windshield

Place the MZW 908 (optional accessories) windshield over the microphone head.

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Operation

Positioning the microphone e 908 B/e 908 B ew on a wind instrument

Use the microphone clamp to attach the e 908 to the bell of the instrument.

It is vital to observe the following notes:

Position Resulting sound Commentary

A Reduced ambient noise Directed into the bell of the instrument.

B Clear, powerful sound

C Balanced, natural sound Directed partly towards the bell and partly towards

the body of the instrument.

A B C

Positioning the microphone e 908 D on a drum

Attach the drum clamp to the rim of the drum by putting the upper part of the clip onto the rim

and clipping it on by pushing down the drum clamp in a rotating action until it snaps into place.

Loosen the knurled screw.

Insert the gooseneck from the side into one of the two slots.

Tighten the knurled screw.

It is vital to observe the following notes:

Position Resulting sound Commentary

D 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°.

E Less fundamental

Many overtones

F Pronounced proximity effect Optional: tangential position of the gooseneck in

order to reduce the distance to the drumskin.

D E F

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.

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Cleaning and maintaining the e 908

Positioning the monitor loudspeakers

To prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the

highest cancellation of the microphone (approx. 180°).

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.

Keep all liquids away from the product.

Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove rechargeable batteries and

batteries before you begin cleaning.

Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth.

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Speciﬁcations

Transducer principle pre-polarised condenser microphone

Frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz

Pick-up pattern cardioid

Sensitivity (free ﬁeld, no load) 4.0 mV/Pa

Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 100 Ω (balanced)*

Min. terminating impedance 2 kΩ*

Max. sound pressure level (active)

e 908 B, e 908 D

e 908 B ew

35 dB(A)

30 dB(A)

Phantom powering 12 - 48 V*

Connector

e 908 B, e 908 D

e 908 B ew

XLR-3*

3.5 mm jack

Dimensions ⌀ 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

Polar pattern

125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1,000 Hz

2,000 Hz

4,000 Hz

8,000 Hz

16,000 Hz

30°

0°

180°

150°

120°

60°

90°

30°

0°

180°

150°

120°

60°

90°

Frequency response

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

100

200

500

1,000

2,000

5,000

10,000

20,000

dBV

0°, 1 m

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Overview of applications

Connector assignment

e 908 B/e 908 D

e 908 B ew

3.5 mm3.5 mm

3.5 mm

Overview of applications

Primary application

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Sennheiser e 908 User manual

Brand: Sennheiser

Model: e 908

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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