High-quality dynamic microphone with super-cardioid
pick-up pattern, ideal for miking guitar amps, percussion
instruments, snares and toms.
Its laterally mounted capsule has been specially
developed for miking guitars amps face on and and
extremely close to the signal source.
The switchable sound characteristics have been optimally
adapted to the requirements of guitarists.
The super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides good
isolation from other on-stage signals.
Due to its flat design, the 906 is also very suitable for
use with drums, since it can easily be positioned in
cramped space conditions (e.g. below the cymbals).
Features
y Vivid, powerful sound
y Sound can be shaped as needed to fit all styles of
music
y Switchable presence filter
y Humbucking coil protects against electromagnetic
interference
y Shock-mounted capsule
y Extremely rugged for rough stage use
y Gold-plated XLR connector
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Delivery includes
y906 microphone
y MZQ 100 microphone clamp
y Pouch
y Instructions for use
y Warranty Certificate
Adapting the sound characteristics
The 906 microphone features a switchable presence
filter which allows to adapt the sound characteristics to
the different sound requirements and styles.
The filter is adjusted via the slide switch on the
microphone. To move the slide switch to a different
position, use a pointed too l su ch as a small sc rew driver.
The switch has three positions (see also the frequency
response curve):
Boosts the presence range, the mid frequency is
4.2 kHz, e.g. for aggressive metal rhythm guitars.
Normal position, e.g. for classic rock.
Attenuates the presence range, the mid frequency
is 4 kHz, e.g. for warm and smooth jazz and blues
sounds.
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Pin assignment of XLR-3 connector
+
+
12
3
1
+
2
3
+
12
3
XLR
XLR
+
2
1
3
XLR
6,3 mm
+
2
1
3
XLR6,3 mm
balanced
symmetrisch
XLR
+
+
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Positioning the microphone
Loudspeaker of a guitar amplifier
PositionResulting soundCommentary
Many trebles,
aggressive sound
Less trebles, more
lower mids,
smoother sound
Balanced, natural
sound
Microphone direct ed
towards the dome
of the loudspeaker.
Good starting
position:
Microphone direct ed
towards the middle
between dome and
surround of the
loudspeaker. If
necessary, turn the
Less trebles, more
lower mids,
smoother sound
microphone by
approx. 30° towards
the surround.
Microphone direct ed
towards the
surround of the
loudspeaker.
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Drums
PositionResulting soundCommentary
More fundamental
tone,
little overtones
Less fundamental
tone,
many overtones
Position on the drum:
3–5 cm above the batter
head, directed towards
the center of 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 30–60°.
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. 120°).
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Polar diagram
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Frequency response curve
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Schalterstellun
Switch position
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Accessories
The following accessories are available for the 906:
MZQ 100 microphone clamp (Cat. No. 021 55 )
Specifications
Transducer principledynamic
Frequency response40
−
18,000 Hz
Pick-up patternsuper-cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, no load)2.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
Nominal impedan ce (at 1 kHz )350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance1 kΩ
ConnectorXLR-3
Weight 140 g
Dimensions in mm55 x 34 x 134