M-Audio GR-D347U warranty Introduction, Features, Unpacking, Care of Your Microphone

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Luna microphone from M-Audio. Please take a few moments to read the following guide into order to get the maximum results from your microphone.

Important: Please fill out and mail your warranty card for the Luna immediately so that we may provide you with support for your microphone (you may also register online at www.m-audio.com/register).

Features

•single pattern cardioid condenser

•large all-brass capsule

•1.1” evaporated gold diaphragm

•+/-1dB tolerance across entire frequency range

•vintage sound, modern technology

•Class A FET electronics

•includes shock mount and hard case

Unpacking

The container for your microphone was carefully constructed for protection during shipping. Please save this packaging for storage or traveling with your Luna microphone. If your box does not include the following items, please contact your dealer immediately:

1 M-Audio Luna microphone

1 hard case

1 shock mount

Care of Your Microphone

Here are a few tips for care of your Luna microphone:

•Never subject the Luna to physical shock.

•Always use the included shock mount when securing to a stand.

•Always, wipe the Luna exterior down with a soft dry cloth and return the Luna to its case after each use to prevent damage from dust and shock.

•In the event that your Luna needs more extensive cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with water or mild household soap and clean the metal exterior of the Luna, wiping it completely dry when finished. Never spray a cleaning agent on the microphone itself, as the moisture can damage the unit.

•Avoid subjecting the Luna to any kind of moisture. In vocal applications, moisture from breath condensation /saliva build-up can be prevented by use of a windscreen.

•Never disassemble the Luna microphone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

•Always use top-quality cables in order to avoid shorts that may damage the microphones electronics.

•Avoid temperature extremes above 95°F and below 50°F.When moving the microphone between outdoor and indoor environments, allow the microphone to acclimate to room temperature before connection and use, in order to avoid condensation on the diaphragm.

Connections and Phantom Power

The M-Audio Luna microphone outputs a balanced, low impedance signal. It requires the additional signal boost acquired via connection to mic-level inputs of a preamp or mixer channel.

As with all condenser microphones, your Luna condenser requires power in order to operate. You will need to connect the Luna via XLR connection to a preamp or mixer channel strip that supplies +48 volt phantom power (phantom power shares the same XLR cable as the audio from the microphone). In order to avoid loud pops that can damage components like speakers and microphones, always perform the following steps (in order listed) when connecting the mic and/or cable:

1.Turn the gain on your preamp and/or mixer all the way down

2.Make sure that phantom power is disengaged

3.Connect the microphone via a high-quality XLR cable

4.Engage phantom power

5.Turn up the gain on your preamp and/or mixer

Before disconnecting the mic and/or cable:

1.Turn the gain on your preamp and/or mixer all the way down

2.Disengage phantom power

3.Disconnect the microphone via a high-quality XLR cable

Applications

The Luna’s clean-sounding technology is combined with an all-brass capsule to produce a smooth bottom and vintage tone that’s perfect for capturing and enhancing great vocals. The Luna is also great for most other instruments and applications—including amplified guitar or bass.

Cardioid Pattern

Cardioid is the most universal polar pattern found in microphones. In cardioids, the back of the microphone rejects sound, allowing the engineer to isolate the signal source from other performance elements or background noise.