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912 S
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzoni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 1 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 912 S The boundary microphone 912 S is a high-quality, pre- polarized condenser microphone with half-cardioid pick-up pattern, designed for picking up speech. Due to its unobtrusive, flat design, it is ideally suited for use on conference tables, altars and lecterns. The microphone can be switched on and off via an integrated membrane switch. An internal DIP switch bank provides the following operating modes: On/o
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 2 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Features Programmable membrane switch Programmable frequency response curve Very unobtrusive due to flat design Extremely rugged sound inlet basket Rubber damping plate on base to minimize structure-born noise Mounting slots for mounting the microphone to table tops, lecterns, etc. Gold-plated XLR connector Integrated electronics (instead of in-line preamp) Delivery includes 912 S boundary microphone Pouch
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 3 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Postioning the microphone Boundary microphones make use of the pressure effects at a room boundary and need to be mounted on a flat surface: Position Sound result Comments Altar or lectern: Less room resonance Unobtrusive due to on a sound-reflecting portions or comb filter flat design; no micro- surface elements; improved phones in the field of speech intelligibility vision and greater gain reserves in contrast to
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 4 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Setting the operating mode and frequency response curve DIP switch bank: (visible when rear side is open) Operating mode Frequency response curve Position of Operating Position of Frequency DIP switches mode DIP switches response curve Permanently Low cut, can be switched on (ON) used in all 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 operating modes Push-to-talk Low boost button (PTT) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Pus
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 5 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Operating Mode : Permanently switched on: disables the switch completely, the microphone is permanently switched on. Push-to-talk (PTT): The microphone is switched on as long as the membrane switch is pressed. Push-to-mute (PTM): The microphone is switched off as long as the membrane switch is pressed. On/off (factory preset): turns the switch into push to switch on, push again to switch off. Frequency resp
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 6 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Polar diagram 6
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 7 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Frequency response curve dBv - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 - 80 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz Low and high boost (factory preset) Rumble filter (low cut) dBv - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 - 80 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz Linear ( 912) Low boost 7
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 8 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Specifications Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser microphone Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz Pick-up pattern half-cardioid Sensitivity (free field, no load) 6 mV/Pa (factory preset) (1 kHz) 10 mV/Pa (lin) Nominal impedance (1 kHz) <100 Ω Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ Phantom powering 48 V/2.8 mA Max. sound pressure level (1 kHz) 134 dB SPL Connector XLR-3 Weight 550 g Dimensions L: 126.5 mm W:
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 9 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 Overview of microphone applications Variant Application Vocals x Choirs x x Studio, acoustic x x x instruments Orchestra x Trumpet, trombone x x x Saxophone x x x Acoustic guitar x Acoustic bass x Guitar amplifiers x Bass amplifiers x Leslie x x x x Piano, grand piano x x Kick drums x x Snare drums x x x x Rack toms x x x x x Floor toms x x x x x Congas x x x x Cymbals x Percussion x x x x x x Conference table, x x al
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 10 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 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. WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment. 10
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e 912 S_516585_0207_Sp6.book Seite 1 Freitag, 28. September 2007 11:09 11 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. 09/07 516585/A03
