908
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Features
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Exceptionally vivid, clear sound
Optimum positioning on the instrument due to
flexible gooseneck
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Shock-mounted capsule provides low sensitivity to
impact and handling noise
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Rugged metal body
Extremely robust connection cable
Can optionally be used with any evolution bodypack
transmitter or the MZA 900 P phantom power
adaptor
Delivery includes
908 D
908 B
908 B ew /
908 T ew
908 D
microphone
908 B
microphone
908 B ew
microphone /
908 T ew
microphone
MZA 900 P phantom MZA 900 P
—
power adaptor
phantom power
adaptor
MZH 908 D micro-
phone clamp
MZH 908 B micro-
phone clamp
MZH 908 B micro-
phone clamp
Pouch
Pouch
Pouch
Instructions for use
Instructions for use Instructions for use
Warranty Certificate Warranty Certificate Warranty Certificate
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Positioning the microphone
Wind instruments ( 908 B / 908 B ew / 908 T ew)
Position
Resulting sound
Commentary
Reduced ambient
noise
Use the MZH 908 B
clamp to attach the
microphone to the
bell of the
instrument.
To reduce ambient
noise (at the
expense of the true
“Saxophone
Clear, powerful
sound
sound”) direct the
microphone into the
bell (as illustrated).
Balanced, natural
sound
For a Saxophone,
the microphone
should normally be
directed partly
towards the bell and
partly towards the
body of the
instument.
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Drums / Percussions ( 908 D)
Position
Resulting sound
Commentary
More fundamental,
little overtones
Position on the
drum:
3–5 cm above the
drumskin, directed
towards the center
of the drumskin, the
fundamental to
overtones ratio can
be adjusted by
Less fundamental,
many overtones
changing the angle
of the microphone.
The most balanced
results are obtained
at an angle of
30–60°.
Pronounced
Optional:
proximity effect
tangential position
of the gooseneck in
order to reduce the
distance to the
drumskin.
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°; see polar diagram).
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Attaching the drum clamp to the drum
Drums / Percussions ( 908 D)
Position
Commentary
To attach the MZH 908 D drum clamp, snap
it onto the rim of the drum as follows:
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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
clamp:
Loosen the knurled screw. Insert the
gooseneck of the microphone from the side
into one of the two slots and tighten the
knurled screw.
You can attach two microphones to the
drum clamp (e.g. for picking up two toms in
cramped space conditions). To do so, use
both slots of the drum clamp.
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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
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Polar diagram
0
5
10
15
20
25
dB
2000 Hz
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
Frequency response curve
dBv
- 30
- 40
- 50
- 60
- 70
- 80
50
100
1000 2000 5000 10000
20
200
500
20000
Hz
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Specifications
908 B / 908 D / 908 B ew / 908 T ew
Transducer principle
pre-polarised
condenser microphone
Frequency response
Pick-up pattern
Sensitivity
40–20,000 Hz
cardioid
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 kΩ*
Max. sound pressure level
at 1 kHz
147 dB/SPL
Equivalent noise level
908 B, 908 D
908 B ew
35 dB(A)
30 dB(A)
908 T ew
39 dB(A)
Phantom powering
Connector
12–48 V / 3 mA*
908 B, 908 D
908 B ew / T ew
Weight
XLR-3*
3.5 mm jack
311 g
Dimensions
Ø 47 x 193 mm
* with MZA 900 P ( 908 B / 908 D)
908 B ew / T ew for direct connection to ew trans-
mitters
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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
+
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Overview of microphone applications
Modell
Anwendung
Vocals
Choir
x
x
x
x
x
Studio, acoustic
instruments
x
Orchestra
x
Trumpets,Trombones
Saxophone
Acoustic guitar
Acoustic bass
Guitar amplifiers
Bass amplifiers
Leslie
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Piano, grand piano
Kick Drum
x
x
x
x
Snare Drum
Rack toms
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Floor toms
Congas
Cymbals
x
x
x
Percussion
x
x
x
x
Overhead
Conference table,
altar
x
Lectern
x
x
Theater stage
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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 bringing it to your local collection point or recycling
centre for such equipment.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300
Printed in Germany
Publ. 02/06
511912/A03
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