Lauten Audio CLARION FC357 Operating Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Safety/Contents/Introduction
Quick Start Guide/Sequence of Operation
Description
Power Requirements
Connections
Recommended Uses
Placement and Techniques
Care and Cleaning
Technical Specifications

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Summary of Contents for CLARION FC357

Page 1: ...Original Inspiring Microphones CLARION FC357 FET CONDENSER MICROPHONE OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...IO COM Warranty This product has a 3 year limited warranty from the date of sale from an authorized Lauten Audio dealer or distributor Items limited to 90 days coverage include shock mount bands cases boxes cables and vacuum tubes A copy of your original sales receipt may be requested to verify the original purchase date Please keep your receipt To register your microphone please visit LautenAudio...

Page 3: ...r microphone was designed and built with pride by Lauten Audio We are dedicated to providing recordists throughout the world with authentic high quality great sounding microphones Please enjoy your new microphone and know it was created with thoughtful engineering and a great deal of pride Sincerely Brian Loudenslager Founder ...

Page 4: ...duction Quick Start Guide Sequence of Operation Description Power Requirements Connections Recommended Uses Placement and Techniques Care and Cleaning Technical Specifications Descriptions and specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 5: ...m condenser microphone This microphone is for recordists looking for a unique and modern FET sound It offers a full and rich low and mid range as well as smooth and unique high mid and high frequencies This microphone has class A electronics and a 28 25mm dual diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional cardioid and figure 8 polar patterns The microphone also features a 10dB pad and 10 gain switc...

Page 6: ...ality standard 3 pin XLR microphone cable to the bottom of the FC 357 microphone and the male end to your recording interface or microphone preamp 5 Choose your desired pad and polar pattern selections on each side of the FC 357 microphone 6 Turn on the 48 volt phantom power on the recording interface channel you have connected the microphone to and allow the microphone to warm up for several minu...

Page 7: ...adjust the microphone polar patterns and output gain see Figures 1 and 2 below Gain Pad Selector On the left side of the microphone is the gain and pad selector refer to Figure 1 This microphone is unique to other microphones on the market in that it allows you to increase and decrease the output gain by 10dB This feature is extremely useful when using inferior preamplifiers such as those built in...

Page 8: ...onnections Always use a high quality 3 pin XLR microphone cable with your microphone Connect the female end of the XLR cable to the microphone and the male end of the XLR cable to your recording interface Do not connect this microphone to any power source other than 48v phantom power Using 48V phantom power is the only way to ensure safe and reliable operation Male Input Female Output 1 2 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 9: ...7 may also be used to mic various other sources including but not limited to those listed below We recommend the FC 357 for the following recording applications Sound Source Lead Solo Vocals Backing Vocals Choirs Speech Voice over Piano Grand Upright Bass Drum Toms Snare Drum Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Violin Cello Organ Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Saxophone Flute Clarinet...

Page 10: ...se cardioid or omni polar pattern Clarinet Place one microphone 5 to 10 inches from lowest key and slightly to the side to reduce key noise Use cardioid polar pattern Saxophones Place the microphone 12 to 30 inches away aiming at the middle of the instrument Use cardioid polar pattern Trumpet Place mic 10 to 15 inches in front of the instrument Rotate microphone slightly off axis Use 10dB pad and ...

Page 11: ...onents The metal surfaces of the microphone can be cleaned with mild mineral spirits or alcohol on a lightly dampened very soft cloth Be very careful not to get any moisture inside the microphone grill or microphone THERE ARE NO SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE THE MICROPHONE Only authorized Lauten Audio technicians should perform disassembly and maintenance on f h h bl d d f f h h ...

Page 12: ...gure 8 selectable Circuit Low noise solid state FET Frequency Range 25Hz 20KHz Dynamic Range 120dB minimum Impedance 200 ohms Max SPL 0 5 THD 1000Hz 130dB Self noise Level 15dB A Sensitivity 16mV Pa OR 36 2dB 0dB 1V Pa 1000Hz Special Features 10 dB attenuation and 10dB gain switch Connector 3 Pin standard XLR Power Requirement 48V phantom power ...

Page 13: ...Frequency Response and Polar Pattern Plots Cardioid Omnidirectional Figure 8 ...

Page 14: ...Lauten Audio 1817 Houret Ct Milpitas CA 95035 Phone 877 721 7018 Webpage www lautenaudio com This manual is printed in the USA on recycled paper 2004 2019 LAUTEN AUDIO ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

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