e 906

Instruction manual

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG

Am Labor 1 · 30900 Wedemark · Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Publ. 07/2020
 Delivery includes

Delivery includes
• e 906
• microphone clamp MZQ 100
• pouch
• quick guide
• safety guide

Product overview

FRON
T

3
1. Sound inlet basket
2. 3-position slide switch for adjusting the presence filter
3. XLR-3 connector
4. Front

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 Installation

Installation
Attaching the microphone
f Screw the microphone clamp to a stand.
f Place the microphone with its back end into the microphone clamp.
f Orient the microphone together with the microphone clamp.

Connecting the microphone

f Connect the XLR-3 socket of the microphone cable (optional accessories) to the XLR-3 socket of
the microphone.

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 Operation

Operation
Positioning the microphone an a guitar amp
f The front of the microphone must face the guitar amplifier.

A B C

f It is vital to observe the following notes:

Position Resulting sound Commentary

A many trebles microphone directed towards the dome of the
aggressive sound loudspeaker
B less trebles, more lower good starting position:
mids, smoother sound microphone directed towards the middle between
balanced, natural sound dome and edge of the loudspeaker
If necessary, turn the microphone by approx. 30°
towards the edge.
C less trebles, more lower microphone directed towards the edge of the
mids, smoother sound loudspeaker

Positioning the microphone on a drum

f The front of the microphone must face the drum.

D E

f It is vital to observe the following notes:

Position Resulting sound Commentary

D more fundamental tone position on the drum:
little overtones • 3–5 cm above the batter head
E less fundamental tone • directed towards the center of the batter head
many overtones The fundamental tone to overtones ratio can be
adjusted via the angle. The most balanced results are
obtained at an angle of 30–60°.

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 Operation

Positioning the monitor loudspeakers

f To prevent feedback and crosstalk, postion your monitor loudspeakers in the angle area of the
highest cancellation of the microphone (approx. 120°).

120°

Adapting the sound characteristics

The e 906 features a switchable presence filter which allows to adapt the microphone to the diffe-
rent sound requirements and styles (see frequency response).
f Use a pointed tool such as a small screwdriver to move the 3-position slide switch to the desired
position.

Position Setting Suitability

boosted presence range e.g. for aggressive metal rhythm guitars

normal presence range e.g. for classic rock

attenuated presence range e.g. for warm and smooth jazz and blues sounds

The mid frequency of the presence filter is 4.2 kHz.

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 Cleaning and maintaining the e 906

Cleaning and maintaining the e 906

CAUTION
LIQUIDS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRONICS OF THE PRODUCT!
Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.

f Keep all liquids away from the product.

f Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

f Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove rechargeable batteries and
batteries before you begin cleaning.
f Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth.

Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic
Frequency response 40 - 18,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid
Sensitivity (free field, no load) 2,2 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance (at 1 kHz) 350 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Connector XLR-3
Dimensions 55 x 34 x 134 mm
Weight 140 g

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 Specifications

Polar pattern
0° 0°
30° 0 30°
5
10 125 Hz
60° 60°
15 250 Hz
20 500 Hz
25 1,000 Hz
90° dB 90°
2,000 Hz
4,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
120° 120° 16,000 Hz

150° 150°
180° 180°

Frequency response
dBV
-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90
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50

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50
20
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(0°, 1 m)

Connector assignment

+
+ +
1 2 2 1 + 2 1
3 3 3

XLR XLR XLR

+
1 2
3
+
UNBALANCED

XLR 6.3 mm

+
1 2
3 BALANCED
+

XLR 6.3 mm

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 Overview of applications

Overview of applications
Primary application
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