Putting the MKE 600 into operation
The MKE 600 offers a choice of phantom powering via the XLR connec- tion or internal battery powering.
P48 phantom powering via XLR connection
Connect the
Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the video camera/camcorder or recording device.
The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED | P48 phantom powering |
lights up | switched on; the microphone is operational |
green |
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If phantom powered via the XLR connection, the microphone is continuously in operation (the BATT ON/OFF battery switch has no function).
Internal battery powering
Unscrew the lower part of the microphone body 5 by turning it in the direction of the arrow.
Insert a battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V). Observe correct polarity when inserting the battery.
Screw the lower part of the microphone body 5back to the micro- phone by turning it in the direction of the arrow.
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Set the battery switch 4 to ON to switch the internal battery on or set the battery switch to OFF to switch the battery power off.
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The LED 3 provides the following information:
LED | Internal battery power |
lights up red for approx. | switched on; operating time: |
1 second after | up to approx. 150 h |
and then goes off |
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lights up red permanently | “Low Batt”, battery is almost |
| empty; |
| approx. 8 h of remaining operat- |
| ing time after initial display |
flashes briefly red on | battery is empty; the microphone |
is not operational | |
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When not using the microphone for extended periods of time, remove the battery to prevent
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