condenser microphone, saxophones, trumpets, wind instruments, congas, drums
General Description
These microphones are professional pre-polarized condenser microphones. An extended dynamic range and a well balanced frequency response deliver an outstanding signal quality with excellent projection and the lowest possible distortion. An excellent directivity across the whole frequency range enables the mics to handle the highest signal levels without feedback.
Available in multiple configurations - see the variants tab for more information and online dealers.
Awards
Tec Award - October 2005 |
Features
- Exceptionally lively, clear sound
- Quick and flexible setup
- Optimal positioning with long-necked, flexible boom
- Integrated shock absorber eliminates handling noise
- Intelligent MZA900P preamp included - indicates bad cable, phantom power and clipping
Delivery Includes
- e 908 microphone
- microphone clamp
- multifunctional MZH 908 B horn clamp
- MZA 900 P in-line-pramp
- Pouch
- User Manual
condenser microphone, saxophones, trumpets, wind instruments, congas, drums
Technical Data
| Dimensions |
ø 1.9 x 7.6 in (47 x 193 mm) |
| Equivalent noise level |
e 908B-ew = 30 dB(A); e 908B & e 908D = 35 dB(A), e908T-ew = 39 dB (A) |
| Frequency response |
40 - 20,000 Hz |
| Max. Sound pressure level (active) |
147 dB |
| Min. terminating impedance |
2,000 Ω (e 908B & e 908D) |
| Nominal impedance |
100 Ω (e 908B & e 908D) |
| Phantom powering |
12 - 48 V / 3 mA (e 908B & e 908D) |
| Pick-up pattern |
Cardioid |
| Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) |
4 mV/Pa, 0,56mV/Pa (e 908T-ew) |
| Weight |
4.9 oz. (140 g) |
condenser microphone, saxophones, trumpets, wind instruments, congas, drums
Recommended Accessories
| Part/Accessory |
Article No. |
| MZH 908 B |
500540 |
microphone horn clamp for attaching the E908 or E608 to the bell of a brass instrument
|
| MZH 908 D |
500541 |
clamp for attaching the E908 or E608 to a drum
|
condenser microphone, saxophones, trumpets, wind instruments, congas, drums
Variants
| e 908 B |
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Model #500203 |
MSRP: $420.00 |
| The e 908 B condenser instrument microphone was especially designed for saxophone and other wind instruments. |
| e 908-B-ew |
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Model #500204 |
MSRP: $298.00 |
| Wireless version of the e 908 B, without phantom power adaptor, for use with any evolution wireless bodypack/instrument transmitter. The e 908 B ew has been designed for saxophones. For miking trumpets, trombones and flugelhorns, we would recommend using the e 908 T ew, which has a lower sensitivity. |
| e 908-D |
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Model #500205 |
MSRP: $420.00 |
| The e 908 D condenser instrument microphone was specially designed for drums and percussion. Comes with multifunctional MZH 908 D drum clamp. |
| e 908-T-ew |
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Model #500632 |
MSRP: $298.00 |
| Wireless version of the e 908, developed for trumpets, trombones and flugelhorns. The e 908 T ew can be used with any evolution wireless bodypack/instrument transmitter. For turning the e 908 T ew into a wired mic, please use the MZA 900 P phantom power adaptor (needs to be ordered separately). |
Glossary
| Equivalent noise level |
| The output signal of every microphone always includes a low noise signal in addition to the useful signal. In order to illustrate the extent of the noise voltage, it is given as a fictitious sound pressure level. In an ideally noise-free microphone, a sound pressure level of this magnitude would result in an output voltage of the magnitude of the noise. Self-noise is measured and weighted either in accordance with CCIR 468-3 or – in order to assimilate the measured result with the listening impression of the human ear – in accordance with DIN/IEC 651 (so-called A-weighted). Studio condenser microphones generally have an equivalent noise level of between 20 and 30 dB (CCIR) or between 10 and 20 dB(A). |
| Frequency response |
| The frequency response of a microphone is given within the limits defined by the manufacturer. In studio condenser microphones it is generally within the range of between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. |
| Min. terminating impedance |
| Impedance at which the connected unit meets the specified technical data. If the unit is connected to a lower impedance, it will usually have a lower output voltage or a greater distortion. |
| Nominal impedance |
| See impedance. |
| Phantom powering |
| Almost all studio microphones are supplied with 48V ±4V phantom power (P48, IEC 268-15). This supply voltage is applied to both modulation lines, while the return current flows via the cable screen. Some microphones can also be powered by batteries or from plug-in mains adapters. |
| Pick-up pattern |
| Also known as polar pattern, directivity. According to their acoustic design, microphones differ in their sensitivity towards sound from different directions. Pressure microphones have a sensitivity that is largely independent of direction (omni-directional pick-up pattern). Pressure gradient microphones have the pick-up patterns wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid or figure-of-eight. Interference microphones can be used to achieve a further concentration of the pick-up pattern (lobar pick-up pattern). As a special case, dummy head microphones achieve the pick-up pattern of the human ear/head (dummy head stereo). |
| Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) |
| Voltage measured at the unloaded output of a microphone which is exposed to a sound pressure of 1 Pa and a frequency of 1 kHz in an anechoic chamber. |
