The open mesh design of the mic allows all the highs to reach the capsule
unimpared and allows the engineer to choose if, when and how much pop screen
is appropriate. Vocal “pops” may distort the capsule without a pop screen. Air
movement and wind can overload a good capacitor mic capsule much easier
than loud levels.We strongly recommend a good 2 layer nylon pop screen with
this mic on close vocals. A built in foam screen needs built in HF boost - not
here. Of course, no Manley microphone would be complete without a genuine
leather capsule protector which slips (and ties) onto the end of the microphone
to protect the capsule when not in use. Each Reference Microphone is packaged
complete in a sturdy case.
The STEREO version of our GOLD REFERENCE microphone is identical
in every respect to the MONO GOLD REFERENCE but with two complete
systems installed in one case with the upper capsule being fixed and the lower
capsule being continuously ROTATABLE through 90° for M-S and X-Y
BLUMLEIN-STYLE coincident pair recording technique. Each capsule has its
own continuously variable PATTERN control and individual -10dB PAD switch
for close miking of extra-ordinarily powerful brass and other instruments. Also,
due to the power and audio requirements of having two complete microphone
systems in one housing, the stereo mic has a dedicated 4-pin power cable that
goes to the base of the mic. Audio is carried out from a single jack that is then
split into two separate XLR cables (see page 9 for details).
POWER SUPPLY
FRONT
BACK
A
B C D E F
A. Power light: When power is on, this light will glow red. When power is off, this light will,
in fact, not glow at all.
B. IEC Power Connector: Connector for AC power input.
C. Fuse Holder: Replace with 1A SLO-BLO fuse for 120V operation, or 1/2A SLO-BLO for
220V. This PSU uses “half-sized” fuses.
D. Power Switch: Pressing this switch up will turn the supply on.
E. 6-pin Microphone Cable Input: Where the supplied power/audio cable is inserted.
F. XLR Out to Micpre: Where the XLR cable goes out to your very favorite micpre.
SPECIFICATIONS (GOLD SERIES)
MICROPHONE TYPE: DUAL LARGE DIAPHRAGM CAPACITOR
POLAR PATTERNS:
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
DIAPHRAGM SIZE:
1 INCH ; 1.25 INCH OVERALL
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS:
3 MICRON; GOLD SPUTTERED
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
10 HZ to 30 KHZ, AMPLIFIER to 60 KHZ
MAXIMUM INPUT SPL: 150 dBSPL AT CAPSULE
SENSITIVITY:
19mV/Pa
AMPLIFIER TYPE:
2 TRIODE GAIN BLOCK LO Z OUTPUT
ACTIVE COMPONENTS:
(1) 12AX7LPS TUBE (2 for STEREO MICS)
OUTPUT TYPE :
TRANSFORMER WITH FEEDBACK LOOP
OUTPUT POLARITY:
BALANCED XLR, PIN 2 HOT, PIN 3 LOW
AMPLIFIER DISTORTION:
LESS THAN .05 %
AMPLIFIER NOISE:
TYPICALLY -120 dB EIN (TUBE DEPENDENT)
BODY:
24 KARAT GOLD OVER MACHINED BRASS
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A. Power light:
When power is on, this light will glow red. When power is off,
this light will, in fact, not glow at all.
B. IEC Power Connector:
Connector for AC power input.
C. Fuse Holder:
Replace with 250mA SLO-BLO fuse for 100-120V operation,
or 125mA SLO-BLO fuse for 220-240V operation. This PSU uses 5x20mm
fuses.
D. Power Switch:
Pressing this switch up will turn the supply on.
E. 6-Pin Microphone Cable Input:
Where the supplied power/audio cable is
attached.
F: XLR Out to Micpre:
Where the XLR cable goes out to your micpreamp.
(Reference Cardioid and Mono Reference Gold)
POWER SUPPLY
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