Brauner VM1S, Manual

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Experienced users:
If you already have experiences with tube microphones, setting up and working with
this Brauner microphone shouldn‘t be a problem to you. Mount the suspension on a
stand, insert the microphone and connect the cables. If you‘re not used to the Brauner
microphone suspension read the according chapter in this manual.
New users:
If this is your first Brauner tube microphone, please read this manual carefully. It con-
tains many valuable hints that might save you a lot of time and help you to handle this
microphone and get the best results in daily use.
All Brauner microphones and their accessories come in a sturdy aluminum case that
provides effective protection. When not used you should always store your micro-
phone in this case.
Power and microphone cables are stored in the case‘s top compartment behind the
lid. Try to store your cables exactly like they were shipped to avoid any damages as the
quality of your signal chain depends on its weakest link.
In the bottom compartment you will find the microphone, the suspension, and the
power supply which also acts as a remote control for the microphone.
The provided microphone suspension was designed to ensure a good acoustic de-
coupling and positioning of the microphone. In the suspension the microphone can
be rotated 360° horizontally and 180° vertically. It might take a little while to get used
to how the suspension works but then re-positioning the microphone will be a quick
and easy task for you.
First attach the suspension to a suitable microphone stand, then loosen the lever on
the back of the suspension and position it so that the Brauner logo on the front is
facing your way. Now tighten the lever again. You can always adjust the lever‘s arm
to another position by simply pulling it upwards and positioning it again without
loosening its tension as it is a wingnut.
It is very popular to install the microphone in an over-
head position with it facing down and thus giving the
singer or speaker the possibility to look at music or
lyric sheets.
Using the microphone on a table, it should always
face up to avoid picking up reflections from the table‘s
surface.
2.1 Setting Up
2.2 Aluminum Case
2.3 Suspension
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