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Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over
many years. Over 60 years of accumuleted expertise in the design
and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment
have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as
we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and
to the fullest.
Safety information ................................................................................. 2
Delivery includes..................................................................................... 3
The 965 microphone .......................................................................... 4
Connecting the microphone .......................................................... 6
Using the microphone............................................................................ 7
Unscrewing the sound inlet basket ............................................. 7
Adjusting the pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid) ....... 8
Adjusting the sensitivity ............................................................... 9
Switching the low-cut filter on/off ............................................10
Positioning the microphone ........................................................11
Overview of microphone applications .......................................12
Care and maintenance .........................................................................14
Specifications.........................................................................................15
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves .....................16
Manufacturer Declarations ..........................................................18
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Safety information
왘 Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the microphone.
왘 Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times.
왘 Always include this instruction manual when passing the
microphone on to third parties.
Intended use of the microphone
Intended use includes:
• having read and understood this instruction manual,
especially the chapter “Safety information”,
• using the microphone within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
• using the microphone with care and storing it in a clean, dustfree environment.
• not exposing the microphone to extreme temperatures.
• protecting the microphone from humidity. Water entering the
housing of the microphone can cause a short-circuit and
damage the electronics. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean
the microphone.
Never opening the microphone. If devices are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null
and void.
“Improper use” means using the microphone other than as
described in these instructions, or under operating conditions
which differ from those described herein.
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Delivery includes
1965 microphone
1 MZQ 800 microphone clamp
1Pouch
1 Instruction manual
1 Warranty certificate
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The 965 microphone
The 965 is a fully professional true condenser vocal microphone
utilising the very best in condenser microphone technology to
achieve new standards of quality and sound. An extended
dynamic range and a super-smooth frequency response deliver an
outstanding signal quality with excellent vocal projection and the
lowest possible distortion. The switchable pick-up pattern provides excellent flexibility and enables the 965 to handle the
highest vocal levels without feedback.
The rugged metal construction protects the microphone in the
most rigorous conditions while the shock-mounted microphone
capsule provides optimum suppression of handling noise.
Features
• True condenser vocal microphone
• Large diaphragm capsule in true condenser design
• Very detailed, yet warm and full sound
• Excellent feedback rejection
• Switchable pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid)
due to dual diaphragm transducer
• Low-cut filter switch
• Switchable preattenuation (–10 dB)
• Shock-mounted capsule provides optimum suppression of
handling noise
• Highly effective, integral pop and windshield
• Extremely rugged design for rough stage use
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