Sennheiser E 965 User manual

Sennheiser
Brand
Sennheiser
Model
E 965
Category
Microphone accessories
Type
User manual

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Sennheiser E 965 is a high-quality microphone designed for professional applications. It features a dual-diaphragm condenser capsule with a wide frequency response, making it suitable for capturing a variety of sound sources. The E 965 offers switchable cardioid and super-cardioid polar patterns, allowing you to tailor the microphone's pickup pattern to the specific application. Additionally, the microphone has a built-in low-cut filter and a -10 dB pad, giving you further control over the sound.

Sennheiser E 965 is a high-quality microphone designed for professional applications. It features a dual-diaphragm condenser capsule with a wide frequency response, making it suitable for capturing a variety of sound sources. The E 965 offers switchable cardioid and super-cardioid polar patterns, allowing you to tailor the microphone's pickup pattern to the specific application. Additionally, the microphone has a built-in low-cut filter and a -10 dB pad, giving you further control over the sound.

e 965
Instruction manual
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
• e 965
• MZQ 800 microphone clamp
• pouch
• quick guide
• safety guide
Product overview
-10 dB0
5 3
4
2
1
1. Sound inlet basket
2. XLR-3 connector
3. Directivity switch
4. Sensitivity switch
5. Bass roll-off switch
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Installation
Installation
Attaching the microphone
f Screw the microphone clamp to a stand.
f Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp.
f Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp.
Connecting the microphone
f Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of
the microphone.
Using the windshield
f Place the MZW 4032 (optional accessories) windshield over the microphone head.
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Operation
Operation
Holding the microphone
If you cover the microphone head during transmission, this will change the pick-up pattern of the
microphone and consequently the sound.
f Only hold the microphone by its body.
Positioning the microphone
f It is vital to observe the following notes:
Position Resulting sound Commentary
A High proximity effect (large bass boost)
Powerful, direct sound
Very little crosstalk from other
sound sources
B Less proximity effect (less bass boost)
Some room ambience, natural, balanced sound
More crosstalk from other
sound sources
C Very little proximity effect (minimal bass boost)
More room ambience, indirect sound
Higher crosstalk from other
sound sources
5-10 cm
CBA
>10 cm
If sibilance occurs:
f Position the microphone slightly to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.
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Operation
Positioning the monitor loudspeakers
f To prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the
highest cancellation of the microphone (cardioid: 180°; super-cardioid: 135°).
180°
135°
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Operation
Using the microphone
CAUTION
DANGER OF DAMAGE TO THE MICROPHONE!
The switches on the microphone can be damaged if you try to operate them using tools.
f Only operate the switches on the microphone using your fingers.
f Unscrew the sound inlet basket.
Adjusting the pick-up pattern
f Set the directivity switch to the desired position:
Pos. Pick-up pattern
Cardioid
A cardioid pick-up pattern also picks up sound from the sides. This pattern is good for
picking up several vocalists at once, e.g. a choir or ensemble.
Super-cardioid
A super-cardioid pickup pattern reduces pick-up from the sides. This pattern is there-
fore good for picking up individual an individual sound source in a noisy environment.
Crosstalk from other instruments on stage is drastically reduced.
Adjusting the attenuation
f Set the pad switch to the desired position:
Pos. Attenuation
0 dB No attenuation
-10 dB Reduces the sensitivity of the microphone capsule by 10 dB, increases the maximum
sound pressure level.
Adjusting the low-cut/roll-off filter
f Set the low-cut/roll-off switch to the desired position:
Pos. Low-cut/roll-off filter
Off, linear frequency response
Eliminates low-frequency noise such as impact sound, fan noise, etc.
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Cleaning and maintaining the e 965
Cleaning and maintaining the e 965
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.
f Keep all liquids away from the product.
f Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
f Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove rechargeable batteries and
batteries before you begin cleaning.
f Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module
f Unscrew the sound inlet basket.
f Remove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket.
f Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from the inside and ouside.
f If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the foam insert.
f Dry the foam insert.
f Reinsert the foam insert.
f Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it tight.
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Specifications
Specifications
Transducer principle externally polarized dual-diaphragm condenser
microphone
Membran diameter 25.4 mm/1"
Frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable
Sensitivity (free field, no load)
with preattenuation
7 mV/Pa
2.3 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 50 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Max. sound pressure level (at 1 kHz)
with preattenuation
142 dB
152 dB
Equivalent noise level 21 dB(A)
Phantomspeisung 48 V / 3.5 mA
Connector XLR-3
Temperature range 0 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions ⌀ 48 x 199 mm
Weight 396 g
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°
0
5
10
15
20
25
dB
30°
0°
180°
150°
120°
60°
90°
30°
0°
180°
150°
120°
60°
90°
0
5
10
15
20
25
dB
30°
0°
180°
150°
120°
60°
90°
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Specifications
Frequency response
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0°, 1 m
PAD
50
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
Hz
dBV
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0°, 1 m
PAD
50
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
Hz
dBV
Connector assignment
12
3
+
+
12
3
1
2
3
+ +
1
2
3
+
+
XLR 6.3 mm
XLRXLR
XLR
BALANCED
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Overview of applications
Overview of applications
Primary application
Secondary application
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Sennheiser E 965 User manual

Sennheiser
Brand
Sennheiser
Model
E 965
Category
Microphone accessories
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Sennheiser E 965 is a high-quality microphone designed for professional applications. It features a dual-diaphragm condenser capsule with a wide frequency response, making it suitable for capturing a variety of sound sources. The E 965 offers switchable cardioid and super-cardioid polar patterns, allowing you to tailor the microphone's pickup pattern to the specific application. Additionally, the microphone has a built-in low-cut filter and a -10 dB pad, giving you further control over the sound.

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