Sennheiser E 905 User manual

Category
Microphones
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High-quality dynamic microphone with cardioid pick-up
pattern.
The 905 has been specially developed for snare drum
miking but is also suitable for use with percussion
instruments and toms.
Due to its compact design, the microphone is easy to
position.
Features
y Rich, powerful sound
y Hum compensating coil protects against
electromagnetic interference
y Shock-mounted capsule
y Compact design
y Extremely rugged sound inlet basket, replaceable
y Gold-plated XLR connector
y Integral stand mount
Delivery includes
905 microphone
Pouch
Instructions for use
Warranty Certificate
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Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
Removing the sound inlet basket
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3
1
2
3
+
+
1
2
3
XLR 6,3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR XLR
1
2
3
XLR 6,3 mm
+
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symmetrisch
balanced
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Positioning the microphone
Snare drums, drums and percussion instruments
Snare pick-up using two microphones
In order to prevent interference due to crosstalk between
adjacent sound sources, try to position the microphone so
that the interfering sound source is located in the angle
area of the highest cancellation of the microphone
(approx. 135°).
Position Resulting sound Commentary
more fundamental
tone,
little overtones
Position on the drum:
3 – 5 cm above the
drumhead and directed
towards the center of
the drumhead, the
fundamental tone to
overtones ratio can be
adjusted via the angle.
less fundamental
tone,
many overtones
Position
Commentary
Use of a second microphone for picking up
the bottom of the drumhead. If necessary,
activate phase reversing for one of the
microphones.
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Accessories
The following accessories are available for the 905:
Microphone clamp MZH 604 (Cat. No. 05299)
Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40
18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, no load) 2.6 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 350
Min. terminating impedance 1 k
Connector XLR-3
Weight 210 g
Dimensions diam.: 41 mm,
length: 116 mm
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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
e901
e902
e904
e905
e906
e908B
e908D
e914
e935
e945
Vocals xx
Choirs x
Studio,
acoustic instruments
x x
Orchestra x
Brass / Saxophone x x x
Acoustic guitar x
Acoustic bass x
Guitar amplifiers x
Bass amplifiers x
Leslie xxxx
Piano, grand piano x x
Kick drums xx
Snare drums xxx x
Rack toms xxx x
Floor toms x xxx x
Congas x xxx
Cymbals x
Percussion xxxxxx
Overheads x
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Vue d'ensemble des applications de microphones
Modèle
Application
e901
e902
e904
e905
e906
e908B
e908D
e914
e935
e945
Chant xx
Chœurs x
Studio,
instruments acoustiques
x x
Orchestre x
Cuivres / saxophone x x x
Guitare acoustique x
Basse acoustique x
Ampli de guitare x
Ampli de basse x
Leslie xxxx
Piano, à queue x x
Grosse caisse xx
Caisse claire xxx x
Tom suspendu xxx x
Tom sur pied x xxx x
Congas x xxx
Cymbale x
Percussions xxxxxx
Overhead x
Konformitätserklärung
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG erklären, dass dieses Gerät
die anwendbaren CE-Normen und Vorschriften erfüllt.
Approval
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is
in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.
Certification
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG déclarons que cet appareil
est en conformité avec les normes CE.
Certificazione
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG diachiara che questo appa-
recchio risponde alle normative e alle prescrizioni CE applicabili.
Autorizacion
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declara que este aparato
cumple las normas y directrices de la CE aplicables.
Vergunning
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG verklaren, dat dit toestel
voldoet aan de toepasselijke CE-normen en voorschriften.
Diese Service-Nummer gilt nur für Deutschland
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany Publ. 08/04 94257/A01
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Sennheiser E 905 User manual

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