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Sennheiser e 906
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Sennheiser e 906

Dynamic, supercardioid, flat side-address instrument mic for guitar amps, with three-position presence switch

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−53.2 dBV/Pa
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
40 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response", "(0°, 1 m)"; 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. Switch position and measuring conditions not stated.

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From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−53.2 dBV/Pa (2.2 mV/Pa), free field, 1 kHz. "2.2 mV/Pa"; converted (20 log10 0.0022). The architect's specification says "free field, no load".p. 1
Output impedance350 ohm, nominal, 1 kHz
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 18 kHz
Switchespresence filter: bright, moderate, dark. "Three-position switchable presence filter for adaption of the sound characteristics: bright, moderate, dark". The 2005 instructions: a slide switch, moved with a pointed tool.
ConnectorXLR-3
Weight140 g
Dimensions55 × 34 × 134 mm. "55 x 34 x 134 mm": head height × thickness × overall length, from the drawing on page 2 (55.1, 34 and 134.1 mm).
Supplied accessoriesMZQ 100 microphone clamp; pouch
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Presence filter, brightBoosts the presence range, mid frequency 4.2 kHz ("e.g. for aggressive metal rhythm guitars")p. 4
Presence filter, moderateNormal position ("e.g. for classic rock")
Presence filter, darkAttenuates the presence range, mid frequency 4 kHz ("e.g. for warm and smooth jazz and blues sounds")
ConstructionExtra-resistant reinforced metal body; laterally mounted, shock-mounted capsule; humbucking coil; gold-plated XLR connectorp. 3
Greatest rejectionAbout 120°p. 7
Placement (Sennheiser)Guitar amp: face on, aimed between the dome and the surround of the speaker, turned about 30° towards the surround if needed; drums: 3-5 cm above the batter head, angled 30-60°p. 6

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