connect the mic preamp output directly to your recorder or A/D converter, bypassing the mixing board and any unnecessary components.
The single set screw at the top of the capsule should be left in place at all times, as it stops the grille from rotating 360 degrees. The circular white plastic cap located underneath
the grill assembly of the Mouse is for shipping pur- poses and should be removed before use. Gently lift the Mouse grill assembly and turn it at a 90 degree angle. Lift the plastic piece out and store it in a safe place for future shipping if needed.
A recessed, threaded mic stand socket is built into the Mouse body, next to the XLR output jack. To put the
Mouse on a stand, you may find it easiest to 1) loosen the boom stand arm or threaded end of the mic stand, 2) grasp the mic in one hand, and 3) screw the mic stand threads into the Mouse mount. This procedure will eliminate any possibility of handling damage to the mic.
The Mouse Shockmount is available as an option, but should not be necessary for most studio applications. Complete internal shock mounting is built into the Mouse at two
The optional Mouse shockmount
stages; first by suspension of the capsule within the grille on three rubber stems, and then by shockmounting of the grille assembly where it contacts the
handbuilt Mouse Pop Filter will provide protection to the valu- able microphone capsule and provide a means to minimize “P” popping sounds from voice work.
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mixing consoles, or separate |
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units, though rated at 48 volts, |
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stable phantom power, which |
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To avoid damage to audio components when connecting phantom power, follow this simple procedure: 1) turn down the mic preamp gain, headphones, and your studio monitors,
2)connect microphone cable to the Mouse and microphone input jack, 3) turn on phantom power, 4) turn up the mic preamp gain, etc. To disconnect or
Once the Mouse is on the stand and powered up, make sure that the active,
Vocals
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For that “big” vocal sound with maximum presence, get the vocalist within one to three inches of the capsule. There is no need to worry about overloading the microphone capsule, but be sure to use the Mouse pop filter or a mesh windscreen to protect the diaphragm at this distance. Mount