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Sennheiser e 914
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Sennheiser e 914

Pre-polarised condenser instrument microphone, cardioid, exchangeable capsule, with 3-position pad and bass filter switches (evolution series)

Power Phantom 48 V.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−43.1 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
24 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 6% of 104 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 11%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 10%
Max SPL
137 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 51% of 110 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 50%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 46%
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz
Released
2004

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the spec sheet, p. 2.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the spec sheet, p. 2.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsulepre-polarised condenser, exchangeable"Exchangeable capsule". The 2007 instructions: "The microphone head is not compatible with the K6 powering module" (page 3).p. 1
Sensitivity−43.1 dBV/Pa (7 mV/Pa)free field, 1 kHz, pad 0 dB; also −52.8 dBV/Pa, pad -10 dB (2.3 mV/Pa); also −63.1 dBV/Pa, pad -20 dB (0.7 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "7 mV/Pa"; "with pre-attenuation 2.3 mV/Pa / 0.7 mV/Pa".
Self-noise24 dB(A)also 19 dB(A), 2007 instructions, 2009 product sheet, and the current sheet's architect's specification. Specifications table: "24 dB(A)". The same sheet's architect's specification says "19 dB(A)", as do the 2007 instructions ("A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) 19 dB", page 8) and the 2009 product sheet.
Self-noiseCCIR 46834 dBalso 30 dB, 2007 instructions and 2009 product sheet. "CCIR-weighted 34 dB". The 2007 instructions: "CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-3) 30 dB" (page 8).
Max SPL137 dB SPL1 kHz, pad 0 dB; also 147 dB SPL, pad -10 dB; also 157 dB SPL, pad -20 dB. "137/147/157 dB SPL (depending on pre-attenuation)"; no THD figure given.
Output impedance100 ohmnominal, 1 kHz
Rated load impedance1000 ohmminimum. "Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHzNo tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V"Phantom powering 48 V / 2.2 mA".
Current draw2.2 mA
Low cutlinear, roll-off 130 Hz, 6 dB/octave, cut-off 85 Hz, 18 dB/octave"Bassfilter: linear; roll-off 130 Hz, 6 dB/oct.; cut-off 85 Hz, 18 dB/oct." The 2007 instructions: the roll-off compensates for close-miking bass boost; the cut-off "reduces low-frequency wind noise by 18 dB/octave" (page 5).
Pad−10 dBalso −20 dB. "Pre-attenuation 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB" (three-position switch).
ConnectorXLR-3
Weight198 gThe 2007 instructions add "(without clamp and cable)" (page 8).
Dimensions24 × 157 mmDiameter × length, "⌀ 24 x 157 mm". The dimension drawing on page 2 gives the length as 159.76 mm.
Supplied accessoriesMZQ 800 microphone clamp; MZW 64 windshield; pouch"Delivery includes", with quick guide and safety guide.
UsesSennheiserAcoustic guitars, cymbals and hi-hat, percussion, overheads, orchestras, grand pianos; woodwind and strings; live stereo pairs
From the Recording Hacks page
Released2004
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Art. no.500206p. 1
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
PlacementSennheiserHi-hat: a few centimetres above the outer edge, aiming down (not too close to the edge, where closing the hi-hat makes an air blast); overheads for live usep. 6

Documents

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