Operating Instructions
Microphone absorber
Version 08/13
Item no. 56 26 61
These operating instructions are published by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau/Germany (www.
conrad.com).
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© Copyright 2013 by Conrad Electronic SE.
V1_0813_02-ETS-Mkde
Assembly and installation
• The goose neck is preassembled and only needs to be attached to the absorber.
• Make sure to turn the star-shaped ring completely onto the goose neck’s outside threading.
• Screw the goose neck’s outside threading into the absorber’s inside threading. The goose neck can be
screwed on easier if you bend it beforehand.
• Straighten the goose neck and align the screw clamp at the bottom of the neck parallel to the absorber.
• Make sure that both screw connections are tight:
- Screw connection between the absorber and the goose neck
- Screw connection between the goose neck and the screw clamp
• Open the screw clamp by turning the screw counter clockwise.
• Fasten the screw clamp to a suitable microphone stand and tighten the screw.
• Optimize the position of the absorber behind the microphone.
• Make sure that
- the absorber is fastened securely to the microphone stand.
- that the microphone stand cannot fall over.
- that the center of gravity is aligned in such a way that the goose neck cannot tip over to the side under
the absorber’s weight.
Example of installation
Maintenance and cleaning
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions.
They can lead to damage or discoloration of the metal surfaces.
Do not apply too much pressure to the metal surfaces to prevent scratching.
Do not submerge the product in water or hold it under running water.
• To clean the product, a dry, soft and clean cloth is sufficient.
• If necessary, you can slightly dampen the cloth with lukewarm water.
• Use a longhaired, soft and clean brush and a vacuum cleaner to easily remove dust.
Disposal
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Suitable stand rod Ø .......................................................min. 12 mm / max. 28 mm
Goose neck length ..........................................................375 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) .................................................255 x 305 x 80 mm (absorber)
Weight ............................................................................950 g (total)
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550 g (absorber)
Intended use
The portable absorber is suited for installation on standard microphone stands. The absorber reduces the
recording of unwanted background noise (i.e. room reverb and echoes) in recordings of vocals or instruments.
The semi-rigid flexible goose neck allows the product to be placed optimally behind the microphone. The
product is suited for use in dry interior spaces only.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for
purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. Read the instructions carefully
and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Absorber
• Goose neck
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it
from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
