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Sennheiser e 865
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Sennheiser e 865

Pre-polarised (electret) condenser, supercardioid, handheld vocal mic; e 865-S with on/off switch

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−50.5 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
150 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response"; drawn as absolute sensitivity (dBV). Room and smoothing not stated.

The manufacturer draws absolute sensitivity (dBV/Pa); shifted here by a constant so 1 kHz is near 0 dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar pattern". Each frequency is drawn on one side only (125 to 1000 Hz left, 2000 to 16000 Hz right); the pattern is taken as symmetric. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 500 Hz.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−50.5 dBV/Pa (3 mV/Pa), free field, 1 kHz. "3 mV/Pa"; converted (20 log10 0.003 = -50.5). The architect's specification and the 2005 instructions say "free field, no load".p. 1
Max SPL150 dB SPL, 1 kHz. "Max. sound pressure level (at 1 kHz) 150 dB"; no THD figure given.
Output impedance200 ohm, nominal, 1 kHz, balanced; also 100 ohm, unbalanced (2005 instructions). "200 Ω (balanced)". The 2005 instructions add "100 Ω (unbalanced)" (page 8).
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom 12-48 V. "Phantom powering 12 - 48 V". The architect's specification on page 2 says "12 – 52 V phantom power", as do the 2005 instructions ("12–52 V / 3 mA", page 8).
ConnectorXLR-3
Weight311 g. The architect's specification says "Weight without cable".
Dimensions47 × 193 mm. "⌀ 47 x 193 mm": diameter × length. The drawing on page 2 gives 192.2 mm long.
Supplied accessoriesMZQ 800 microphone clamp; pouch. "Delivery includes".
Variantse 865 (art. no. 004846); e 865-S with silent on/off switch (art. no. 004847)
ConstructionRugged all-metal housing; steel inlet basket (removable)
Temperature range0 °C to +40 °C
Optional accessoriesMZW 4032-A foam windshield, anthracite (art. no. 002978); MZW 4032-C, blue (art. no. 002980)
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Current draw3 mA. "12–52 V / 3 mA". Not in the 2018 sheet.p. 8
On/off switch (e 865-S)Can be locked in the ON position with a screw (turn the screw head 90°)p. 4
Greatest rejectionAbout 135°p. 6

Documents

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Product page on sennheiser.comRecording Hacks

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