Wedemark, 14 July 2009 – The waiting is over: the e 965, Sennheiser’s multi-award-winning large-diaphragm condenser microphone, is now also available as a wireless version. The MMK 965-1 microphone head enables 2000 Series and evolution wireless G3 handheld transmitters to be converted into the highly popular vocal microphone.

“The evolution e 965 is the top-of-the-range microphone in the wired 900 Series,” explained Stephan Scherthan, Industry Team Manager for the music industry. “Ever since this microphone came onto the market, bands and vocalists have been asking for a wireless version. We are now very pleased to be able to fulfil this demand.”

The MMK 965 microphone head offers the typical sound of a large-diaphragm capsule with its natural and detailed resolution in the treble. At the same time, the microphone has been optimised for use in the toughest live performances. The capsule is optimally protected against moisture and the signal is already converted to a robust, low impedance in the capsule itself.

The double-diaphragm capsule can be switched between a cardioid and super-cardioid pick-up pattern to allow it to be perfectly adapted to the stage situation and type of sound required. The cardioid pick-up pattern provides a very natural sound, while the super-cardioid offers optimum vocal assertion on stages with a high volume level. As the capsule becomes more directional at high frequencies, it effectively reduces spill-over from instruments such as the drum kit and provides generous space for the vocals to develop.

The MMK 965-1 microphone head is part of the evolution wireless ew 500-965 G3 vocal set or, as a single capsule, can be combined with an SKM 2000, SKM 100 G3, SKM 300 G3 or SKM 500 G3 handheld transmitter. The microphone module is available in the colours black and nickel as well as the typical blue colour of the evolution 900 Series.

The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. The family-owned company, which was established in 1945, recorded sales of over €385 million in 2008. Sennheiser employs more than 2,100 people worldwide, around 55% of whom are in Germany. Sennheiser has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA, and is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as by long-term trading partners in many other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones), K + H Vertriebs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (Klein + Hummel studio monitors, installed sound) and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centres).

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Technical data of the MMK 965-1 microphone head:
Transducer principle: true condenser
Pick-up pattern: cardioid / super-cardioid, switchable
Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa / 5.7 mV/Pa
Max. sound pressure level: 144 dB SPL / 154 dB SPL