Sennheiser
Sennheiser e 865
Pre-polarised (electret) condenser, supercardioid, handheld vocal mic; e 865-S with on/off switch
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom 12-48 V.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −50.5 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 6%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 32%
- Max SPL
- 150 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 92%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 91%
- Rated range
- 40 – 20k Hz
vs 14 handheld condensers
More output than 15% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 14 handheld condensers
Takes louder sound than 69% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Frequency response"; drawn as absolute sensitivity (dBV). Room and smoothing not stated.
The manufacturer draws absolute sensitivity (dBV/Pa); shifted here by a constant so 1 kHz is near 0 dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2. Approximate
Titled "Polar pattern". 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.
Approximate: some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 500 Hz.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −50.5 dBV/Pa (3 mV/Pa)free field, 1 kHz. "3 mV/Pa"; converted (20 log10 0.003 = -50.5). The architect's specification and the 2005 instructions say "free field, no load". | p. 1 |
| Max SPL | 150 dB SPL1 kHz. "Max. sound pressure level (at 1 kHz) 150 dB"; no THD figure given. | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohmnominal, 1 kHz, balanced; also 100 ohm, unbalanced (2005 instructions). "200 Ω (balanced)". The 2005 instructions add "100 Ω (unbalanced)" (page 8). | |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohmminimum. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ". | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | phantom 12-48 V"Phantom powering 12 - 48 V". The architect's specification on page 2 says "12 – 52 V phantom power", as do the 2005 instructions ("12–52 V / 3 mA", page 8). | |
| Connector | XLR-3 | |
| Weight | 311 gThe architect's specification says "Weight without cable". | |
| Dimensions | 47 × 193 mm"⌀ 47 x 193 mm": diameter × length. The drawing on page 2 gives 192.2 mm long. | |
| Supplied accessories | MZQ 800 microphone clamp; pouch"Delivery includes". | |
| Variants | e 865 (art. no. 004846); e 865-S with silent on/off switch (art. no. 004847) | |
| Construction | Rugged all-metal housing; steel inlet basket (removable) | |
| Temperature range | 0 °C to +40 °C | |
| Optional accessories | MZW 4032-A foam windshield, anthracite (art. no. 002978); MZW 4032-C, blue (art. no. 002980) | |
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Current draw | 3 mA"12–52 V / 3 mA". Not in the 2018 sheet. | p. 8 |
| On/off switche 865-S | Can be locked in the ON position with a screw (turn the screw head 90°) | p. 4 |
| Greatest rejection | About 135° | p. 6 |
Documents
- evolution wired e 865 | e 865-S Product SpecificationSP 1211 v1.0
- e 865 / e 865 S Instructions for usePubl. 06/05, 511658/A02
- e 865 Professional Condenser Vocal MicrophoneUS product sheet
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Sennheiser, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.
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