At prolight + sound in Frankfurt, Germany, audio specialist Sennheiser has launched its dynamic lead vocalist microphone evolution e 840.  Designed for tough stage use, the youngest member of the wired evolution family features a new sound and excellent presence even with extremely loud stage levels.

The sound of the evolution e 840 vocal microphone - also available as e 840 S with noiseless on/off switch - follows the sound design of the evolution e 900 Series, which has been extremely successful in the live sector since its launch one year ago.  Accepting extremely high sound pressure levels, the e 840 ensures a high signal output to make it cut through high on-stage sound levels with ease.  The cardioid pick-up pattern provides good isolation from incidental rear-stage noise and excellent feedback rejection.

Due to a minimum proximity effect, the e 840 has a consistently clear bass end with different microphone distances, while a gentle presence boost refines the tonal tuning and produces a clear, powerful sound.  The frequency independent polar pattern maintains signal quality when moving on and off axis during performance.  A hum compensating coil avoids electromagnetic interference; handling noise is efficiently suppressed by the shock-mount capsule design.  A high-performance microphone, the e 840 / e 840 S will be an ideal choice for both professional and amateur vocalists. It offers excellent value for money and comes with pouch and mic clip.

Sennheiser at prolight + sound: Hall 4.1, Booth E 12.

As one of the world?s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, the Sennheiser Group with its headquarters in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, had total sales of over €229 million in 2002, with exports accounting for 80%. Sennheiser has a total workforce of approx. 1,500, of whom 800 are employed in Germany. Sennheiser is active worldwide and, in addition to other partnerships, has its own sales subsidiaries in France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Singapore, Canada, Mexico and the USA.

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