Detail 01
12 to 48 V phantom range
Runs on low-voltage phantom from small battery mixers, not just full 48 V desks.
Product detailSKU #1315669882871
Sennheisere 865 Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handheld condenser vocal mic with 150 dB SPL headroom, aimed at singers who want condenser detail on a loud stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals where a dynamic sounds too dull
- Loud stages needing condenser detail without overload
- Battery-powered mixers supplying only 12 V phantom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Boards with no phantom power at all
- Players wanting maximum feedback rejection from a dynamic
- Rough handling situations — condensers are more delicate
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
150 dB max SPL
Headroom for belted vocals and loud stage volume; the capsule will not overload before the preamp does.
Detail 03
3 mV/Pa sensitivity
Higher output than a typical dynamic, so less preamp gain and less preamp noise in the vocal.
Detail 04
40 Hz to 20 kHz response
Extends higher than most stage dynamics — that top end is where the added vocal detail comes from.
Detail 05
311 g, 193 mm long
Light and short for a handheld. Comfortable for long sets, fits standard clips.
Detail 06
200 ohm nominal, 1000 ohm minimum load
Standard stage impedance; works with any normal mic preamp and long cable runs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires phantom power — confirm your mixer supplies at least 12 V
- 02XLR cable and clip are needed to use it
- 03Condenser sensitivity picks up more stage bleed than a dynamic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it work on a mixer with only 12 V phantom?
Yes. It operates anywhere from 12 to 48 V phantom, which covers small battery-powered and portable mixers as well as full desks.
02Can it handle a loud singer?
Yes — 150 dB max SPL is well past what a vocalist produces at close range, so the capsule stays clean.
03Is it too sensitive for stage use?
It is built as a handheld stage mic, but at 3 mV/Pa it picks up more of the surrounding stage than a dynamic will.
04How heavy is it to hold?
311 grams without cable, 193 mm long — light enough for a full set and sized for standard mic clips.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Korena Special
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