Sennheiser e965 Handheld Condenser Vocal Microphone

The Sennheiser e 965 is a hand-held vocal microphone with true condenser capsule in large-diaphragm technology.

Main Features

• Large-diaphragm true condenser microphone
• Uniquely forceful, high-resolution sound
• High-definition for finest nuances, rich in detail
• Switchable pick-up pattern (cardioid/super-cardioid)
• Low-cut and pre-attenuation options
• Excellent handling noise rejection
• Pop and wind protection
• Extremely rugged metal housing
• MZQ 800 microphone clamp and pouch included

The advantages of high-end studio and stage microphones are perfectly combined in the e 965: high-resolution, multifaceted sound supplemented by high feedback rejection and an extremely rugged design. The flagship of the evolution series is a true condenser, large-diaphragm microphone that has been developed for professional stage use. Its balanced sound is marked by clarity and sophistication; it gives the high-end a silky gloss and reproduces the lower mids in a warm, well-defined manner. The e 965 responds extremely quickly and transmits even the finest nuances in impressive detail. Depending on the stage setting, the pick-up pattern can be switched between gentle cardioid and more direct super-cardioid. This top model leaves no wishes unanswered in terms of sound, ruggedness and handling.

Sennheiser e965 Specifications

• Transducer principle (Microphone): Externally polarized dual diaphragm AF condenser microphone
• Frequency response: 40 - 20.000 Hz
• Weight: 396 g
• Microphone connector: XLR-3
• Diameter: Membrane : Ø 25.4 mm/1", Micro : Ø 48 mm
• Pick-up pattern: Cardioid/super-cardioid, switchable
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 7 mV/Pa (2,3 mV/Pa) (with preattenuation)
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ω
• Min. terminating impedance: 1000 Ω
• Phantom powering: 48 V/ 3,5 mA
• Operating temperature: 0°C - +40°C
• Equivalent noise level: 21 dB (A)
• Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 142 dB (152 dB) (with preattenuation)
• Overall depth: 199 mm