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Table of Contents
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Safety ..................................................................................................17
1 Description ......................................................................................17
1.1 Unpacking ................................................................................17
1.2 Optional Accessories................................................................17
1.3 Brief Description .......................................................................17
1.4 Controls ....................................................................................18
2 Powering ..........................................................................................20
3 Using the Microphone .....................................................................21
3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................21
3.2 Bass Cut Filters ........................................................................21
3.3 Preattenuation Pads .................................................................22
3.4 Stand Mounting ........................................................................22
3.5 Hints on Microphnone Placement ............................................22
3.5.1 Lead Vocals .....................................................................22
3.5.2 Choir/Backing Vocals ......................................................22
3.5.3 Violin, Viola.......................................................................23
3.5.4 Double Bass, Cello ..........................................................24
3.5.5 Acoustic Guitar ................................................................24
3.5.6 Flute.................................................................................25
3.5.7 Clarinet ............................................................................25
3.5.8 Tenor/Soprano Saxophone..............................................25
3.5.9 Trumpet/Trombone ..........................................................26
3.5.10 Grand and Upright Pianos .............................................26
3.5.11 Electric Guitar/Bass .......................................................27
3.5.12 Drums ............................................................................27
4 Cleaning ...........................................................................................28
4.1 Microphone ..............................................................................28
4.2 Windscreen...............................................................................28
5 Specifications ..................................................................................28
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