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Sennheiser e 965
Photo: Sennheiser, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Sennheiser e 965

Condenser (true condenser, 1" dual diaphragm), handheld vocal mic with switchable cardioid/supercardioid, low cut and -10 dB pad

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / supercardioid
Sensitivity
−43.1 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
21 dB(A)
Max SPL
142 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 18. Titled "Cardioid frequency response curve"; drawn as absolute sensitivity (dBV). Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 18. Titled "Cardioid polar diagram". 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.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsule1" (25.4 mm) dual diaphragm, shock-mounted. "Membran diameter 25.4 mm/1""; "Shock-mounted capsule".p. 1
Sensitivity−43.1 dBV/Pa (7 mV/Pa), free field, 1 kHz; also −52.8 dBV/Pa, with pre-attenuation (-10 dB), 2.3 mV/Pa. "7 mV/Pa", with pre-attenuation "2.3 mV/Pa"; converted (20 log10 0.007). The manual adds "no load".
Self-noise21 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level 21 dB (A)"; the manual says "A-weighted (DIN IEC 651)".
Max SPL142 dB SPL, passive (capsule and amplifier, no load stated); also 152 dB SPL, with pre-attenuation. "Maximum sound pressure level (passiv) 142 dB, with pre-attenuation 152 dB". The manual says "Max. SPL at 1 kHz"; no THD figure is given.
Output impedance50 ohm, nominal, at 1 kHz. The manual says "approx. 50 Ω".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum terminating impedance. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringphantom 48 V. "Phantom powering 48 V / 3.5 mA".
Current draw3.5 mA
Weight396 g
Dimensions48 × 199 mm. "⌀ 48 x 199 mm": diameter by length.
Supplied accessoriesMZQ 800 microphone clamp; pouch. "Delivery includes". Optional: MZW 4032-A (anthracite) and MZW 4032-C (blue) foam windshields.
Temperature range0 °C to +40 °C
Pop protectionHighly effective, integral acoustic pop and windshield; effective protection against moisture
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Low cutoff, on. "Switching the low-cut filter on/off" (bass roll-off switch); no frequency or slope stated.p. 12
Pad−10 dB. "The sensitivity can be reduced by 10 dB"; switch positions "0" and "–10 dB".p. 11
ConnectorXLR-3Mp. 17
SwitchesDirectivity switch (cardioid/super-cardioid), sensitivity switch (0/–10 dB) and bass roll-off switch, under the sound inlet basketp. 7
Monitor placement (Sennheiser)Place monitors at the angle of highest cancellation: 180° in cardioid, 135° in super-cardioidp. 10

Documents

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