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PERCEPTION 150
3 Interfacing
3.1 General
The microphone uses a true
condenser transducer designed for 48-
volt phantom powering to DIN 45 596/
IEC 268-15. Neither the diaphragm nor
the backplate are permanently polarized,
so the microphone needs an external
power supply.
3.2 Pinout
The microphone provides a balanced
output on a 3-pin male XLR connector:
Pin 1: ground
Pin 2: hot
Pin 3: return
3.3 Connecting the Microphone
Refer to fig. 2 below.
1. Use an XLR cable to connect the
microphone to a balanced XLR input
with phantom power.
2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer
to the user manual of the unit to which
you connected your microphone.)
Fig. 2: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power.