965
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Manual
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Contents
Safety information ................................................................................. 2
Delivery includes..................................................................................... 3
The 965 microphone .......................................................................... 4
Connecting the microphone .......................................................... 6
Using the microphone............................................................................ 7
Unscrewing the sound inlet basket ............................................. 7
Adjusting the pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid) ....... 8
Adjusting the sensitivity ............................................................... 9
Switching the low-cut filter on/off ............................................10
Positioning the microphone ........................................................11
Overview of microphone applications .......................................12
Care and maintenance .........................................................................14
Specifications.........................................................................................15
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves .....................16
Manufacturer Declarations ..........................................................18
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over
many years. Over 60 years of accumuleted expertise in the design
and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment
have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as
we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and
to the fullest.
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Safety information
̈ Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the microphone.
̈ Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times.
̈ Always include this instruction manual when passing the
microphone on to third parties.
Intended use of the microphone
Intended use includes:
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having read and understood this instruction manual,
especially the chapter “Safety information”,
using the microphone within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
using the microphone with care and storing it in a clean, dust-
free environment.
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not exposing the microphone to extreme temperatures.
protecting the microphone from humidity. Water entering the
housing of the microphone can cause a short-circuit and
damage the electronics. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean
the microphone.
Never opening the microphone. If devices are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null
and void.
“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as
described in these instructions, or under operating conditions
which differ from those described herein.
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Delivery includes
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965 microphone
MZQ 800 microphone clamp
Pouch
Instruction manual
Warranty certificate
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The 965 microphone
The 965 is a fully professional true condenser vocal microphone
utilising the very best in condenser microphone technology to
achieve new standards of quality and sound. An extended
dynamic range and a super-smooth frequency response deliver an
outstanding signal quality with excellent vocal projection and the
lowest possible distortion. The switchable pick-up pattern pro-
vides excellent flexibility and enables the 965 to handle the
highest vocal levels without feedback.
The rugged metal construction protects the microphone in the
most rigorous conditions while the shock-mounted microphone
capsule provides optimum suppression of handling noise.
Features
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True condenser vocal microphone
Large diaphragm capsule in true condenser design
Very detailed, yet warm and full sound
Excellent feedback rejection
Switchable pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid)
due to dual diaphragm transducer
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Low-cut filter switch
Switchable preattenuation (–10 dB)
Shock-mounted capsule provides optimum suppression of
handling noise
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Highly effective, integral pop and windshield
Extremely rugged design for rough stage use
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Product overview
·
³
»
´
¿
³ Sound inlet basket
» Directivity switch
¿ Sensitivity switch
´ Bass roll-off switch
· XLR-3M connector
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Connecting the microphone
̈ Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 female connector to
connect the microphone’s XLR-3 male connector · to the
microphone preamplifier. The microphone preamplifier must
provide 48 V phantom powering.
Pin assignment of the XLR-3 connector
+
+
+
+
+
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
XLR
XLR
XLR
1
2
3
+
XLR
6,3 mm
symmetrisch
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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.
Unscrewing the sound inlet basket
Unscrew the sound inlet basket in order to have access to the
following moisture-protected switches:
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Directivity switch »
Sensitivity switch ¿
Bass roll-off switch ´
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Adjusting the pick-up pattern
(cardioid/super-cardioid)
The 965 offers the possibility to adjust the pick-up pattern to fit
the application.
Cardioid is the most commonly used pick-up pattern for live PA
applications. It provides good on-stage freedom and also picks up
sound from the sides. The “dead” side is at the rear. This pattern
is good for picking up several vocalists at once, e.g. a choir or
ensemble.
Super-cardioid is particularly sensitive to sound coming from the
front and reduces pickup from the sides. This pattern is therefore
best for picking up an individual sound source in a noisy
environment. Crosstalk from other instruments on stage is
drastically reduced. Select the super-cardioid pick-up pattern to
ensure maximum vocal projection even with very loud on-stage
levels.
̈ Use the directivity switch »
to select the desired setting:
: cardioid
»
: super-cardioid
Notes:
In order 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°).
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Select the pick-up pattern according to the number and
position of your monitor loudspeakers.
Cardioid
Super-cardioid
Adjusting the sensitivity
When very high signal levels cause distortion in the microphone or
in the subsequent microphone preamplifier, you can reduce the
microphone sensitivity. The sensitivity can be reduced by 10 dB.
̈ Use the sensitivity switch ¿
to select the desired setting:
0: normal sensitivity
¿
–10dB: sensitivity reduced
by 10 dB
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Switching the low-cut filter on/off
In order to effectively reduce low-frequency pop or wind noise,
you can switch in the low-cut filter (bass roll-off).
̈ Use the low-cut filter switch ´
to select the desired setting:
: low-cut filter off
´
: low-cut filter on
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Positioning the microphone
Position
Resulting sound
Comment
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High proximity effect
(large bass boost)
Very little
crosstalk from
other sound
sources
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Powerful, direct sound
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Less proximity effect
(less bass boost)
More crosstalk
from other
sound sources
Some room ambience,
natural, balanced sound
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Very little proximity
effect (minimal bass
boost)
Higher crosstalk
from other
sound sources
More room ambience,
indirect sound
If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the microphone slightly
to the side and not directly in front of the mouth.
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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
Application
Vocals
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Choirs
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Studio, acoustic
instruments
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Orchestra
Trumpet,
trombone
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x
Saxophone
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x
Acoustic guitar
Acoustic bass
Guitar amplifiers
Bass amplifiers
Leslie
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x
Piano,
grand piano
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x
Kick drums
Snare drums
Rack toms
Floor toms
Congas
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Variant
Application
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Cymbals
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Percussion
Overheads
Conference
table, altar
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Lectern
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x
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x
Theater stage
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Care and maintenance
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the
microphone!
Liquids entering the housing of the microphone can
cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
̈ Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the
microphone. Do not use any solvents or cleansing
agents.
To clean the microphone’s sound inlet basket from time to time,
proceed as follows:
̈ Unscrew the sound inlet basket ³
from the microphone (see “Unscrewing
the sound inlet basket” on page 7).
̈ Remove the foam insert from the sound inlet basket ³.
̈ Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from
the inside and ouside.
̈ Reinsert the foam insert into the sound inlet basket ³.
̈ Replace the sound inlet basket ³ on the microphone and
screw it tight.
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Specifications
Transducer principle
externally polarized dual diaphragm
AF condenser microphone
Diameter of diaphragm
Frequency response
Pick-up pattern
25.4 mm/1"
40 to 20,000 Hz
cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable
7 mV/Pa
Sensitivity (free field,
no load)(1 kHz)
with preattenuation
Nominal impedance
2.3 mV/Pa
approx. 50 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Max. SPL at 1 kHz
142 dB
152 dB
with preattenuation
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) 21 dB
Phantom powering
Connector
48 V/3.5 mA
XLR-3M
Temperature range
Weight
0 °C to +40 °C
396 g
Dimensions
∅ 48 x 199 mm
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Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
Cardioid polar diagram
Cardioid frequency response curve
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
100
100
1.000
1k
10.000
10k
50
200
500
2k
5k
20k
H z
Low Cut
PAD
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Super-cardioid polar diagram
Super-cardioid frequency response curve
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
100
100
1.000
1k
10.000
10k
50
200
500
2k
5k
20k
H z
Low Cut
PAD
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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
2 years
CE Declaration of Conformity
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this
device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards
and regulations.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the
respective countryspecific regulations!
WEEE Declaration
Please dispose of this product at the end of its
operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection
point or recycling centre for such equipment.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300
Printed in Germany
Publ.04/08
524141/A01
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