Sennheiser
EVOLUTION
In 1998, evolution microphones were thrust into the spotlight for the first time, providing bands with a complete microphone solution for flawless and rich sound for both vocals and instruments. Since then, the company has sold some 10 million wired and wireless evolution microphones. evolution microphones are designed specifically to withstand the rigors of live stage performance, excelling at meeting a range of specialized needs in this demanding market. At the same time, tahe series manages to strike the right balance between affordability, impressive sound and high quality workmanship. The evolution series has the right microphone for any performance, regardless of whether the stage is big or small. They are a permanent fixture of the sound tech’ s rider for countless bands and events. In Grammy’ s as well, evolution microphones are used for vocals.
Evolution 900 Series – designed for the most demanding tasks
In 2003, the first premium evolution 900 models were added to the evolution microphone series. With the microphones of the 900 series, Sennhesier started a new tradition of testing the microphones from the outset in the environment in which they are actually used. The company took the first prototypes straight to a music club we know well, where they were put through their paces by musicians and the developers. Once there, we could hear directly where changes needed to be made to the sound, or where more brilliance was needed. Our developers with their design and music expertise, then, usually knew which refinements and tweaks were required to achieve the sound quality they were aspiring for.
In the record sphere / segment, the Sennheiser 900 series have become a well-known brand among bands, artists and sound engineers. The sound of the vocal capsules and the 935 capsule in particular is amongst the most popular.
Every detail counts for a perfect live sound. Take the evolution wired 900 series: conceived of as a harmonically calibrated family, these high-end microphones combine demanding sound with unmatched reliability. Uncompromising stage equipment for uncompromising professionals.
Evolution 600 series- Drum set microphone set
Sennheiser introduce the Evolution 600 series Drum Set microphone set. This seven piece set features Sennheiser ' s renowned Evolution mics in a sturdy aluminium case, along with clips and manuals. The frequency response and cardioid pick-up pattern are optimized for drum sets and other percussion instrument miking, while also producing exceptional results on all forms of brass and woodwind. An integral stand mount screws directly onto mic stands and included clip attaches mic to rim of drum. Very high sound pressure level handling, in excess of 160 dB, is combined with a balanced, clear, low distortion signal similar to a high-end studio condenser microphone. Lightweight voice coil provides extended high frequency and rapid transient response. A tough reinforced glass fibre body takes the knocks and shocks and suppresses impact noise. The original models of the evolution series include instrument microphones e 602, e 604, e 608 and e 609, with more models added over time. The sennhesier E-604 and E- 602( II) are amongst the most popular.
Sennhesier E-604 has various features including low sensitivity to impact and handling noise, very high sound pressure handling capability, low distortion microphone, hum compensating coil, integral stand mount and are easy to position due to compact design.
Similarly, The Sennhesier E 602 II is a cardioid instrument microphone especially suitable for use with bass drums, bass guitar cabs, tubas and other low frequency instruments. It includes various features including high-performance voice coil construction, fast transient response, low frequency extension, ideal for direct use on the most problematic bass signal, frequency-independent directivity provides isolation from other on-stage signals, humbucking coil and Integral stand mount.
Every detail counts for a perfect live performance and Sennhesier products help ensure the same by delivering the evolution series which are most popular series amongst bands, sound engineers and live performers.
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