Sennheiser Pah0007323-000 E 965 Hand-held Vocal Microphone Instruction Manual

e 965
Instruction manual

Delivery includes

•  e 965
• MZQ 800 microphone clamp
•  pouch
• quick guide
• safety guide

Product overview

1. Sound inlet basket
2. XLR-3 connector
3. Directivity switch
4. Sensitivity switch
5.  Bass roll-off switch

Installation

Attaching the microphone

• Screw the microphone clamp to a stand.
• Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp.
• Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp.

Connecting the microphone

• Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone.

Using the windshield

• Place the MZW 4032 (optional accessories) windshield over the microphone head.

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.

• Only hold the microphone by its body.

Positioning the microphone

• It is vital to observe the following notes:

If sibilance occurs:

• Position the microphone slightly to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.

Positioning the monitor loudspeakers

• To prevent feedback and crosstalk, position your monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone (cardioid: 180°; super-cardioid: 135°).

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.

• Only operate the switches on the microphone using your fingers.
• Unscrew the sound inlet basket.

Adjusting the pick-up pattern

• 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 therefore 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

• Set the pad switch to the desired position:

Adjusting the low-cut/roll-off filter

• 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.

Cleaning and maintaining the 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.

• Keep all liquids away from the product.
• Do not use any solvents or cleaning 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.

Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module

•  Unscrew the sound inlet basket.
• Remove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket.
• Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from the inside and outside.
•  If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the foam insert.
•  Dry the foam insert.
•  Reinsert the foam insert.
•  Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it tight.

Specifications

Polar pattern

Frequency response

Connector assignment

Overview of applications

Primary application
Secondary application

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