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838
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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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
signal output to cut through high on-stage sound levels
with ease. A gentle presence boost to even tonal
response ensures vocal clarity and projection.
The balanced frequency response maintains signal quality when moving on and off axis during performance. The minimal proximity effect provides for consistently clear bass-end performance when singing closer to, or further from the microphone.
The cardioid pick-up pattern provides excellent feedback rejection and good isolation from incidental rear noise. The rugged metal construction and internal damping isolates handling noise.
838 delivers a high
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Features
y Rugged metal body
y Shock-mounted capsule
y Frequency-independent directivity
y Exceptional feedback rejection
y Excellent vocal projection
y Humbucking coil
Delivery includes
y 838 microphone
y MZQ 800 microphone clamp
y Pouch
y Instructions for use
y Warranty Certificate
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Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
12
3
1
2
3
+
+
1
2
3
XLR 6,3 mm
+
+
12
3
XLR
+
XLR
1
2
3
6,3 mm
+
+
symmetrisch
XLR
XLR
+
balanced
Removing the sound inlet basket
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Positioning the microphone
Position Resulting sound Commentary
High proximity effect
(much bass/
fundamental)
Powerful, direct sound
Very little crosstalk
from other sound
sources
Less proximity effect
(less bass/fundamental)
Some room ambience,
natural, balanced sound
Very little proximity
effect (little bass/
fundamental)
More room ambience,
indirect sound
More crosstalk from
other sound sources
Much crosstalk from
other sound sources
If sibilance or “popping” occurs, position the microphone
not directly in front of the mouth but slightly to the side.
In order to prevent feedback, position monitor loudspeakers so that they are located in the angle area of the
highest cancellation of the microphone.
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. 150°; see polar diagram).
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Polar diagram
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0
5
0
5
dB
30
60
90
30
60
90
0
50
80
50
0
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z
000
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8000
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6000
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z
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z
50
60
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80
90
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0000
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m
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v
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1
2
2
12
1
125 H
250 H
H
1
H
Frequency response curve
B
- 4
-
-
- 7
-
2
2
1
1
12
1
1
2
H
4
H
H
1
H
2
1
2
1
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Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40.....17,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Sensitivity
(free field, no load at 1 kHz) 2 mV/Pa ± 3 dB
Nominal impedance 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Weight 330 g
Dimensions Ø 47 x L 181 mm
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Overview of microphone applications
Variant
e602-II
e604
e606
e608
e614
e815
e825
e835
e838
e840
Application
Vocals x xxxxxx
Choirs x
Studio,
acoustic instruments
Orchester x
Brass/Saxophon xx x
Acoustic guitar x
Acoustic bass x
Guitar amplifiers x
Bass amplifiers x
Leslie xxx
Piano, grand piano x
Kick drums x
Snare drums x xx
Rack toms x xx
Floor toms xxx
Congas x xx
Cymbals x
Percussion x xxx
Overheads x
x
e845
e865
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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 regulations.
WEEE Declaration
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime 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
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany Publ. 08/07 524419/A01
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