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Sennheiser Electronics Corporation e 965

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The e 965 is Sennheiser’s first large-diaphragm handheld vocal condenser. It is also one of the only multipattern condensers in this form factor that we have seen.

The mic’s capsule is a one-inch, true-condenser design. Its polar pattern is switchable from Cardioid to Supercardioid; the Supercardioid is narrower, offering slightly better side rejection plus deep nulls at ±120° at the expense of 5–10dB reduced rear rejection at 180°.

The pattern switch is located on the capsule mount, beneath the removable grille. Two additional switches control a high-pass filter (-6dB/octave @ 150Hz) and -10dB pad.

The mic ships with a clip (MZQ 800) and storage pouch.

The Sennheiser Electronics Corporation e 965 is also known as: evolution 965, e965.

The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
CHART Cardioid (7 mV/Pa; 40 - 20,000 Hz) CHART Supercardioid (7 mV/Pa; 40 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10 dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF: -6dB/Octave @ 150Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25.4mm	50 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 152 dB Self-noise: 21.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
396g (13.97oz)	199mm (7.83'')	48mm (1.89'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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