Sennheiser E 865 Instruction Manual
Text of the manual
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
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e 865 / e 865 S
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MZQ 800 microphone clamp
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pouch
•
quick guide
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safety guide
Product overview
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1. Sound inlet basket
2. XLR-3 connector
3. On/off switch (e 865 S only)
4. Screw (e 865 S only)
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Installation
Installation
Attaching the microphone
Screw the microphone clamp to a stand.
Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp.
Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp.
Connecting the microphone
Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of
the m
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Operation
Operation
Holding the microphone
If you cover the microphone head during transmission, this will change the pick-up pattern of the
microphone and consequently the sound.
Only hold the microphone by its body.
Positioning the microphone
It is vital to observe the following notes:
Position
Resulting sound
Commentary
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Operation
Positioning the monitor loudspeakers
To prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the
highest cancellation of the microphone (approx. 135°).
135°
Switching the e 865 S on/off
Use the on/off switch to switch the the e 865 S on or off.
If necessary, use the screw to lock the on/off sw
