User manual SENNHEISER E 904

[. . . ] 904 Bedienungsanleitung Instructions for use Notice d`emploi Istruzioni per l`uso Instrucciones para el uso Gebruiksaanwijzing 904 High-quality dynamic microphone with cardioid pick-up pattern. [. . . ] A rugged full metal body effectively protects the microphone from impact damage. The XLR connector turned by 45° allows the space saving positioning of the microphone in the case of angled connectors. Features Extremely vivid, powerful sound with drums and percussions Sound can be shaped as needed to fit all styles of music Extremely rugged for rough stage use Humbucking coil protects against electromagnetic interference Gold-plated XLR connector (turned by 45°) 11 Delivery includes 904 microphone Pouch MZH 604 microphone clamp Instructions for use Warranty Certificate Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector + + 2 3 1 1 3 2 + + 2 3 1 XLR XLR XLR + 1 3 2 + XLR + 1 3 2 6, 3 mm + XLR balanced symmetrisch 6, 3 mm Removing the sound inlet basket 12 Positioning the microphone Drums Position Resulting sound More fundamental tone, little overtones Commentary Position on the drum: 3­5 cm above the batter head, the fundamental tone to overtones ratio can be adjusted via the angle. The most balanced results are obtained at an angle of 30­60°. Use of a second 904 for picking up the resonant head and the snares. If necessary, activate phase reversing for one of the microphones. Less fundamental tone, many overtones In order to prevent interference due to crosstalk between adjacent sound sources, try to position the microphone so that the interfering sound source is located in the angle area of the highest cancellation of the microphone (approx. 180°). 13 Polar diagram ° 30° 5 10 60° 15 20 25 90° dB 90° 60° 30° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° 125 250 500 1000 Hz Hz Hz Hz 2000 4000 8000 16000 Hz Hz Hz Hz Frequency response curve dBv - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 - 80 - 90 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Hz 0°, 1 m 14 Accessories The following accessories are available for the MZH 604 microphone clamp (Cat. [. . . ] KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www. sennheiser. com Printed in Germany Publ. [. . . ]