Sennheiser e838 manual

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    838 Bedienungsanleit ung Instructions for use Notice d‘emploi Istruzioni per l‘uso Instrucciones para el uso Gebruiksaanwij zing e 838_524419_ 0807_Sp6.book Seite 1 Montag, 23 . Juli 2007 3:24 15[...]

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    1 838 The 838 has been engineered for the vocalist that needs the vocals to cut through the band. Due to its excellent acoustic properties, the 838 delivers a high signal output to cut through high on-st age sound levels with ease. A gentle presence boost to even tonal response ensures vocal clarity and projection. The balanced frequency response m[...]

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    2 Feat ur es y Rugged metal body y Shock-mounte d capsule y Frequency-indep endent directivi ty y Exceptional feedback rejection y Excelle nt vocal pr ojection y Humbucking coil Delivery includes y 838 microphone y MZQ 800 microphone clamp y Pouch y Instructions for use y Warranty Certif icate[...]

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    3 Pin assignment of XLR- 3 connector Removing the sound inlet basket 1 2 3 1 2 3 + + 1 2 3 XLR 6,3 mm + + 1 2 3 XLR + XLR 1 2 3 6,3 mm + + symmetrisch XLR XLR + balanced[...]

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    4 Positioning the microphone If sibilan ce or “popp ing” occurs, position the microphone not directly in front of the mout h but slightly to the side. In order to prev ent feedback, position monito r loud- speakers so that they are loca ted in th e angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone. In order to prevent interferen ce due t[...]

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    5 Polar diagram Frequency response curve ° 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 dB 30 ° 60 ° 90 ° 30 ° 60 ° 90 ° 12 0 ° 1 50 ° 1 80 ° 1 50 ° 12 0 ° 2 000 H z 4 000 H z 8000 H z 1 6000 H z 12 5 H z 2 50 H z 500 H z 1 000 H z - 50 - 60 - 7 0 - 80 - 90 2 0 50 1 00 2 00 500 1 000 2 000 5000 1 0000 2 0000 Hz 0 ° , 1 m - 4 0 d B v[...]

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    6 Specifications Transducer principle dynamic Frequency response 40.....17,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Sensitivity (free field, n o load at 1 kHz) 2 mV/Pa ± 3 dB Nominal impedance 350 Ω Min. term inatin g impedance 1 k Ω Connector XLR-3 Weight 330 g Dimensions Ø 47 x L 181 mm[...]

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    7 Overview of microphone applications Va r i a n t Application e602-II e604 e606 e608 e614 e815 e825 e835 e838 e840 e845 e865 Voc a l s x xxxx xx Choirs x Studio, acoustic instruments x Orchester x Brass/Saxophon xx x Acoustic guitar x Acoustic bass x Guitar ampl ifiers x Bass amplif iers x Leslie xx x Piano, grand piano x Kick drums x Snare drums [...]

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    9 Manufacturer declarations W arranty 2 years Approval Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the appl icable CE standards and regula - tions. WEEE Declaration Please dispose o f this product at the end o f its operational li - fetime by bringing it to your lo cal collection point or recycling centre [...]

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    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. 08 /07 524419/A01 e 838_524419_ 0807_Sp6.book Seite 6 Montag, 23 . Juli 2007 3:24 15[...]