SENNHEISER ME 36 (01) PDF Document

To use your SENNHEISER ME 36 safely, please adhere to the following instructions:

1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product.

2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manual of the product. Always include all instructions when passing the product on to third parties.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The SENNHEISER ME 36 is a permanently polarized condenser microphone head with a mini-shotgun design, featuring a hypercardioid/lobar pick-up pattern. Its key features include:

• High directivity

• Low self-noise

• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output

• Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion

• Non-reflective black, robust all-metal housing

The package for the SENNHEISER ME 36 includes the following items:

• ME 36 microphone head

• Windscreen

• Instruction manual

To begin using your SENNHEISER ME 36, you must first connect it to a compatible gooseneck. The ME 36 microphone head is designed to be combined with the MZH 30 gooseneck. To do this, simply screw the ME 36 microphone head onto the MZH 30 gooseneck.

The MZH 30 gooseneck, which is used with the SENNHEISER ME 36, can be connected to the following Sennheiser installation accessories:

• MZT 30 table stand

• MZT 30 L table stand with light ring

• MZTS 30 table stand

• MZS 31 shock-mount

• MAT 133 table stand

• MAT 133-S table stand

• MAT 153-S table stand

The SENNHEISER ME 36 microphone requires phantom power between P12 and P48 (12 volts to 48 volts) to operate.

For optimal sound quality with your SENNHEISER ME 36, follow these positioning guidelines:

• Position the ME 36 so that it is directed at the sound source.

• Keep the distance between the ME 36 and the sound source as short as possible.

• If using loudspeakers, they should not be positioned in the pick-up area of the microphone. It is recommended to position the loudspeakers behind the microphone.

If you are using several SENNHEISER ME 36 microphones and want to avoid interference, you should observe the “3-to-1 rule”. This rule states that the distance between the microphones should be at least three times the distance between each microphone and its respective sound source. This helps to minimize phase cancellation and comb filtering effects.

To clean your SENNHEISER ME 36, only use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents.