Beyond the levels of performance that can be obtained from even the very best dynamic capsule design there is a whole new class of performance available from condenser microphones. Normally the preserve of the recording studio, the levels of subtlety and accuracy available from the signal response of a condenser capsule are not usually associated with the physical demands of live touring and performance - unless you are using the Sennheiser stage model.

The E865S is the latest in a long line of condenser stage microphones from Sennheiser, as used by world class artists like Faith Hill, Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston and Jamiroquai. This is a microphone that can only excel.

Comes complete with noiseless on/off switch.

Technical Data:

• Pickup pattern: Super-cardioid
• Transducer principle: Electret condenser
• Frequency response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity (free field, no load) 1kHz: 3 mV/Pa
• Nominal impedance at 1 kHz: 200 ohms
• Min terminating impedance: 1000 ohms
• Power supply: 12V - 48V phantom powering
• Dimensions: Ø=1.9 in., L=7.72 in.
• Weight approx: 11 oz.

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