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Bedienungsanleitung
Instuctions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzoni per l‘uso
Instruccione para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 3 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 912 High-quality pre-polarized condenser microphone with half-cardioid pick-up pattern, acoustically optimized for speech, vocal and instrument miking. The 912 is suitable for use in grand pianos or on theater and opera stages, conference tables, altars, lecterns, etc. Incidental rear noise is effectively rejected. The 912 is available in two color variants: e 912 WH (white) Cat. No. 500648 e 912 BK (black) Cat. No. 500647 3
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 4 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Features Frequency response and sensitivity tailored for speech, vocal and instrument miking Very unobtrusive due to flat design Extremely rugged sound inlet basket Rubber damping plate on base Mounting slots for mounting the micorphone to e.g. table tops Gold-plated XLR connector Integrated electronics (instead of in-line pre-amp) Delivery includes 912 microphone Pouch Instructions for use Warranty Certificate 4
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 5 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Positioning the microphone Boundary microphones make use of the pressure effects at a room boundary and need to be mounted on a flat sur- face: Position Resulting sound Commentary Altar or lectern: Less room resonance Unobtrusive due to on a sound-reflecting portions or comb filter flat design; surface elements; no microphones in improved speech the field of vision intelligibility and greater gain reserves in contrast to
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 6 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Theater stages: Less room resonance Excellent rejection lying at the edge of in contrast to free- of rumble noise; if the stage and standing necessary, place directed towards the microphones; the microphone on stage; as spot improved speech a soft pad (e.g. microphone of the PA intelligibility mousepad). system or for monitoring purposes If necessary, in the theater combine with cloakrooms overhead micro- phones (e.g.
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 7 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Polar diagram 0° 0 30° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° dB 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 Hz 2000 Hz 250 Hz 4000 Hz 500 Hz 8000 Hz 1000 Hz 16000 Hz Frequency response curve dBv - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz 0°, 1 m 0°, 5 cm 7
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 8 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Specifications Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser microphone Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz Pick-up pattern half-cardioid Sensitivity (free field, no load at 1 kHz) 10 mV/Pa Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) < 100 Ω Min. terminating impedance 1 k Ω Phantom powering 48 V / 1.1 mA Max. sound pressure level at 1 kHz 136 dB SPL Connector XLR-3 Weight 550 g Dimensions Length: 126.5 mm Width: 105 mm Height: 26.5
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 9 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 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 xx xx Piano, grand piano x x Kick drums xx Snare drums xx x x Rack toms xx xx x Floor toms x xx x x Congas x xx x Cymbals x Percussion xx xx x x Overhead Conference table, x altar Lectern x
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 10 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 Manufacturer declarations Warranty 2 years Approval Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regula- tions. Batteries or rechargeable batteries Please dispose of batteries or rechargeable batteries as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer. WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational li- fetime by bringi
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e 912_511961_1205_Sp6.book Seite 46 Freitag, 24. März 2006 3:05 15 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. 12/05 511961/A01