Microphone Installation, Audio Connection

Fig. 5.1: Attaching

the microphone stand

LARGE-DIAPHRAGM STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-3

5. MICROPHONE INSTALLATION

A holder is screwed onto your micro- phone, allowing you to attach it to mic stands with a 3/8" or 5/8" thread. An adapter has been included. First

dismantle the microphone from the

stand mount adapter by detaching

the fine-thread shoulder screw at the bottom end of the microphone. Fas-

ten the adapter onto the microphone stand, place the microphone into it and

tighten the screw again.

Basically, the microphone in the stand mount adapter should stand upright and

face the sound source at a right angle. The angle of the microphone to the

sound source influences the sound of the recording; therefore, experiment with different positions until you achieve

the desired sound. To this end, you can rotate the mic in the stand mount adapter by loosening the screw somewhat and tightening it again.

If necessary, you can bend the microphone out of its vertical position by using the hinge on the microphone stand.

Please make sure to handle the microphone shaft with attention and care to avoid damaging the screw thread. In no situation should you ever apply excessive force.

Of course, you can detach the C-3 from the stand mount adapter and attach it to a commercially available suspension mount.

6. AUDIO CONNECTION

Use a balanced XLR microphone cable with the following pin assignment: pin 1 = shielding; pin 2 = +; pin 3 = -. Since your C-3 features gold-plated contact points throughout, we recommend that you use only microphone cables with gold-plated connectors.

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