Sennheiser I15-L User Manual

General Description

Sennheiser’s modular Installed Sound Series microphones kits for podium, hanging, boundary layer and table stand applications facilitate all possible installation conﬁgurations at affordable prices. At the heart of the series are three superbly engineered capsules: the ME 34 cardioid, the ME 35 super cardioid and the unique lobar-patterned ME 36 mini shotgun. Each capsule can interface with three different goosenecks: the 15 cm MZH 3015 (6"), the 40 cm MZH 3040 (15.75") and the dual ﬂex 40 cm MZH 3042 (15.75"), all designed to maintain proper capsule placement. Each system requires 12-48 volt phantom power. All contact points are gold plated and corrosion resistant. All components have anti-reﬂective matte black surfaces.

Technical Data

Acoustic operating principle Pressure gradient transducer/ interference tube transducer Pick-up pattern Super-cardioid/lobar Frequency response 40–20,000 Hz Sensitivity (free ﬁeld, no load) @1kHz 18 mV/Pa Electrical impedance 50 Ω Min. terminating impedance 1 KΩ Equivalent noise level 26 dB-A 37 dB-CCIR Power supply P 12–P 48 Dimensions .322" x 3.78" (8.178mm x 96.01mm) Weight .6 oz Connector XLR-3

[96.0mm]

3.78"

.39

[9.9mm]

Ø.33"

[8.4mm]

Ø.26"

[6.6mm]

MZS31

MZT30

MZH3015

ME36

ME 36

Polar Pattern

Frequency Response Graph

Lobar patterned mini shotgun condenser microphone capsule. Provides added “reach”in miking applications.

.68"

[17.3mm]

2.96"

[75.2mm]

5.59"

[142.0mm]

1.95"

[49.5mm]

Ø .74"

[18.8mm]

Ø.32"

[8.1mm]

The MZH 3015 is a metal gooseneck for use with the ME 34, ME 35 and ME 36 microphone capsules and is 15 cm (6") in length. It features a rugged anti-reﬂective matte black coating and uses a balanced ﬂoating XLR-3 connector with standard polarity.

MZH 3015

Microphones | Installed Sound

Kit Includes:

ME 36 Capsule MZH 3015 Gooseneck MZT 30 XLR Receptacle MZS 31 Shockmount

i15-L

.10"

[2.5mm]

1.08"

[27.4mm]

Ø.14"

[3.6mm]

Ø1.15"

[29.2mm]

Ø1.43"

[36.3mm]

Ø.66"

[16.8mm]

Ø.75"

[19.0mm]

Ø.94"

[23.9mm]

MZT 30

MZS 31

1.96"

[49.8mm]

1.66"

[42.2mm]

2.30"

[58.4mm]

.34"

[8.6mm]

Ø2.88"

[73.2mm]

Ø.17"

[4.3mm]

Ø2.36"

[59.9mm]

Ø2.00"

[50.8mm]

Ø1.61"

[40.9mm]

The MZT 30 is a rugged metal XLR female receptacle for panel or chassis mounting manufacturer by Switchcraft. Its ﬂange has three .140" (3.57 mm) diameter holes for #5-40 mounting screws (not supplied). Mounts from front of panel or chassis in 0.953" (24.21 mm) diameter hole. Rugged press release tab insures a secure ﬁt and sound connection.

The MZS 31 is a quick installation shockmount for MZH 3015(L), MZH 3040(L) and MZH 3042(L) goosenecks. It requires a 50 mm (2") mounting hole.

Architects Speciﬁcations

The podium mic system shall be modular and facilitate integration of different polar-patterned capsules with goosenecks of varying lengths. It must utilize a condenser transducer element operational with 48v phantom power and have a frequency response of 40 H–20,000 Hz. The transducer must have shotgun directional characteristics, utilizing interference tube technology and also be small and streamlined, no longer than 96 mm (3.78") with a diameter no larger than 6.6 mm (.26"). The gooseneck must also be streamlined in appearance, with a boom diameter of 8 mm (.31") and an overall length of 15 cm (5.9"). It must also be ﬁnished with a durable anti-reﬂective matte black coating and have a pre-amp housed within its XLR connector housing. The podium mic system must be mountable using either a direct to surface receptacle or via a silent shockmount system. The system must be a Sennheiser i15-L.

Limited Product Warranty/Service

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation extends the following limited product warranty for Sennheiser products:

The warranty period for all covered Sennheiser products is two years from the date of purchase. Not covered by this warranty are accessories and other consumables; for example, items of wear and tear, such as cables. During the warranty period, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation warrants that the Sennheiser equipment will be free from defects in materials and workmanship used in making the product. Abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and damage due to accidents, operator’s error, or unauthorized service attempts are excluded from any warranty claims.

Under this warranty, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation will repair, or at its option, replace free of charge the covered defective Sennheiser product, provided it is returned (postage paid, with proof of purchase from the original seller) to a Sennheiser Service Facility. Products should be returned in their original package, or otherwise suitably protected to avoid shipping damage. Either product registration or a valid, dated proof of purchase is accepted to establish the warranty period. The Sennheiser Service Department will be the sole authority to determine the validity of all warranty issues.

This Limited Product Warranty is Sennheiser Electronic Corporation’s only warranty, and the customer’s only remedy concerning Sennheiser products. All other representations and warranties, express or implied, written or oral, including, but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability, ﬁtness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, are expressly excluded. As a result, except as set forth in the previous paragraphs, the product is sold “as-is” and the customer is assuming the entire risk as to the product’s suitability for his needs, its quality and its performance.

In no event will Sennheiser Electronic Corporation be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the product or from its use, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

i15-L