Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.
Package contents The Esfera surround microphone system Esfera is a surround microphone system which is easy to install and very easy to use. Esfera provides 5.1 surround sound from just two channels, making complicated surround mic installations a thing of the past. The system consists of the SPM 8000 stereo microphone – supplied complete with basket windshield, suspension with pistol grip, “hairy”...
Product overview Product overview “Hairy” cover SPM 8000 stereo microphone attenuation of wind noise: approx. 30 dB Locking lever for windshield Basket windshield, front basket Locking lever for adjusting the Basket windshield, rear basket inclination Pick-up direction XLR-5 connector Y-adapter cable XLR-5 socket to 2x XLR-3 connector red connector: right channel yellow connector: left channel...
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Putting the SPM 8000 into operation Putting the SPM 8000 into operation The SPM 8000 is shipped with a transport safety device. Loosen the transport safety device before putting the SPM 8000 into operation (see diagram). Removing and attaching the windshield The windshield changes the sound only slightly, but –...
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Putting the SPM 8000 into operation To remove the basket windshield: Remove the “hairy” cover by unfastening its snap fasteners and pulling it away from the windshield. Unscrew the rear part of the windshield by turning it counter-clockwise. Loosen the locking lever by pushing it down.
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Cleaning and maintaining the SPM 8000 Connect the two XLR-3 connectors of the Y-adapter cable (red = right channel, yellow = left channel) to the inputs of the SPB 8000 central unit or of the audio device. The inputs of the central unit are also marked red and yellow. If you want to use the SPM 8000 digitally, you have to use an A/D converter.
Specifications Specifications Pick-up pattern cardioid (XY-stereo, 90° offset) Frequency response 35 Hz to 20 kHz − Sensitivity 34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa) Max. sound pressure level 142 dB SPL Equivalent noise level 13 dB(A) (DIN-IEC 651) 22 dB (CCIR 268-3) Phantom power 48 V ±...
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Specifications XLR-3 connector (red) Assignment Pin 1: ground Pin 2: right+ Pin 3: right- In compliance with Europe EMC: EN 55103-1/-2 Safety: EN 60065 FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada Industry Canada ICES_003 China Australia/ New Zealand 8 | SPM 8000...
Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ. 06/13, 554606/A01...
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