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Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 3 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 908 B / 908 D / 908 B ew / 908 T ew These microphones are professional pre-polarised condenser microphones. An extended dynamic range and a well balanced frequency response deliver an out- standing signal quality with excellent projection and the lowest possible distortion. An excellent directivity across the whole frequency range enables the mics to handle the highest signal levels without feedback. The microphone 908 D has be
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 4 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Features Exceptionally vivid, clear sound Optimum positioning on the instrument due to flexible gooseneck Shock-mounted capsule provides low sensitivity to impact and handling noise Rugged metal body Extremely robust connection cable Can optionally be used with any evolution bodypack transmitter or the MZA900P phantom power adaptor Delivery includes 908D 908B 908Bew / 908 T ew 908 D 908 B 908 B ew microphone microphone
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 5 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Positioning the microphone Wind instruments ( 908 B / 908 B ew / 908 T ew) Position Resulting sound Commentary Reduced ambient Use the MZH 908 B noise clamp to attach the microphone to the bell of the instrument. To reduce ambient Clear, powerful noise (at the sound expense of the true “Saxophone sound”) direct the microphone into the bell (as illustrated). Balanced, natural For a Saxophone, sound the microphone sho
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 6 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Drums / Percussions ( 908 D) Position Resulting sound Commentary More fundamental, Position on the little overtones drum: 3–5 cm above the drumskin, directed towards the center of the drumskin, the fundamental to Less fundamental, overtones ratio can many overtones be adjusted by changing the angle of the microphone. The most balanced results are obtained at an angle of 30–60°. Pronounced Optional: proximity effe
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 7 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Attaching the drum clamp to the drum Drums / Percussions ( 908 D) Position Commentary To attach the MZH 908 D drum clamp, snap 1 it onto the rim of the drum as follows: Put the upper part of the clip (1) onto the rim and clip on by pushing down in a rota- ting action (2) until it clips into place. 2 Attaching the microphone to the drum clamp Drums / Percussions ( 908 D) Position Commentary To attach the microphone to the drum
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 8 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Optimum positioning of the microphone The various adjustment possibilities of the MZH 908 D and MZH 908 B clamps together with the flexible goose- neck enable the microphone to be optimally positioned on the sound source (see arrows in the diagrams below). MZH 908 D MZH 908 B 8
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 9 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Polar diagram 0° 0 30° 30° 5 10 60° 60° 15 20 25 90° dB 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 2000 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 4000 Hz 500 Hz 8000 Hz 1000 Hz 16000 Hz Frequency response curve dBv - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 - 80 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz 0° 180° 9
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 10 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Specifications 908 B / 908 D / 908 B ew / 908 T ew Transducer principle pre-polarised condenser microphone Frequency response 40–20,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Sensitivity 4.0 mV/Pa (free field, no load at 1 kHz) 0.56 mV/Pa ( 908 T ew) Nominal impedance 100 Ω (balanced)* Min. terminating impedance 2 k Ω* Max. sound pressure level at 1 kHz 147 dB/SPL Equivalent noise level 908 B, 908 D 35 dB(A) 908 B ew 30 dB(
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 11 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Pin assignment of connectors 908 B, 908 D 3,5 mm 3,5 mm + 2 1 3 908 B ew, 908 T ew 3,5 mm + 11
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 12 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 Overview of microphone applications Modell Anwendung Vocals x Choir x x Studio, acoustic x x x instruments Orchestra x Trumpets,Trombones 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 Drum xx Snare Drum 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 x Conference table, x altar Lectern x Th
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 13 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 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 bringin
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e908_511912_0206_Sp6.book Seite 4 Freitag, 24. März 2006 2:56 14 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. 02/06 511912/A03