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Therefore, several instruments or vocalists can be placed in
front of the microphone without favoring the performer posi-
tioned in the center of the group.
Several performers can be grouped at both the front and back of
the microphone, with one proviso: since the outputs are out of
phase at the front and back of the microphone, cancellation can
result if, for example, two tenors are placed at opposite sides at
equal distances and they are singing in unison, so listen to the
feed before committing to it.
3. When using the R-122 to record loud signal sources, placing
the microphone slightly off axis relative to the signal source
(either horizontally or vertically) minimizes the effect of high
pressure sound levels displacing and possibly damaging the rib-
bon element.
4. Never attempt to “test” the R-122 or any ribbon microphone
with an ohmmeter or continuity tester. On an active micro-
phone, damage to the delicate electronics could occur; on a pas-
sive ribbon microphone, a blown ribbon could result.
5. Always provide adequate protection for your R-122, or any
ribbon microphone. If the microphone is to remain set up on a
stand when not in use, place a “mic sock” (supplied with every
Royer microphone) over it until it is to be used. Do not carry the
microphone around without placing a mic sock over it. Failure
to follow this commonsense practice may yield a stretched rib-
bon and compromised performance.
6. Do not allow the microphone to be dropped on hard surfaces
such as floors or tables - depending on how the mic falls, you
could stretch the ribbon. The microphone would likely contin-
ue to operate, but performance could be compromised and re-
ribboning the microphone would be necessary to restore normal
operation.
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