Neumann.Berlin U 67, Operating Manual

Page: 13 / 20

EN EN
13
11. Selected Accessories*
(see photos in appendix)
Elastic Suspension
Z 48..........................ni .................. Cat.No. 006208
(included in the supply schedule)
Table and Floor Stands
MF 3 .........................blk ................ Cat.No. 007321
MF 4 .........................blk ................ Cat.No. 007337
MF 5 .........................gr .................. Cat.No. 008489
Stand Extensions
STV 4 .......................blk ................ Cat.No. 006190
STV 20 .....................blk ................ Cat.No. 006187
STV 40 .....................blk ................ Cat.No. 006188
STV 60 .....................blk ................ Cat.No. 006189
Popscreen
PS 15 ........................blk ................ Cat.No. 008472
PS 20a .....................blk ................ Cat.No. 008488
Foam Windscreen
WS 87 ......................blk ................ Cat.No. 006753
Power supply
NU 67 V ....................gr .................. Cat.No. 008679
(included in the supply schedule)
Connecting Cables
IC 3 mt .....................blk ................ Cat.No. 006543
UC 5 (10 m) .............blk ................ Cat.No. 008680
(included in the supply schedule)
Meaning of color codes:
ni
= nickel,
blk
= black,
gr
= grey
*Detailed descriptions and additional articles
can be found in our accessories catalog or at:
www.neumann.com
12. Hints on Microphone Maintenance
Use a dust cover:
Microphones not in use should not be left on the
stand gathering dust. This can be prevented by
the use of a non-fluffy dust cover. When not in
use for a longer period, the microphone should
be sealed against dust and stored under standard
climatic conditions.
Use a pop screen:
A pop screen not only prevents the occurrence of
plosive pop noises in vocal recordings, but also
efficiently prevents unwanted particles, from re-
spiratory moisture to food remnants, from sett-
ling on the diaphragm.
Avoid the use of old wind shields:
As the foam material of a wind shield ages it can
become brittle and crumbly. Instead of protecting
the microphone, an old wind shield can thus lead
to soiling of the microphone capsule. Therefore
please dispose of worn-out wind shields.
Function testing:
Although modern condenser microphones are
not harmed by high sound pressure levels, one
should under no circumstances use a pop-test to
check whether the microphone is connected and
the channel on the mixing console is pulled up,
since this can result in sound pressure levels of
over 140 dB! Normal speech is quite sufficient for
function testing.
Do-it-yourself repairs can be expensive!
Unfortunately, do-it-yourself repairs sometimes
do more harm than good. Cleaning soiled capsules
in particular requires considerable experience
and an expert touch. The protective lacquer on
circuit boards indicates, among other things,
ponents are specially selected and cannot be re-
placed by standard parts. To avoid unnecessary
expense, we recommend sending defective micro-
phones to us or our representatives for servicing.
Regular inspections:
Sending in microphones regularly for inspection
can aid in the early detection of damage. Slight
soiling can be removed much more easily than
a nicotine layer inextricably bonded to the dia-
phragm. Regular inspections are particularly to
be recommended for microphones which are ren-
ted or are used in dusty or smoky environments,
since the costs are low in comparison with the
cost of a major overhaul.