royer R-101, Operation Instructions Manual & User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model R-101 Ribbon Microphone
July 2010
Introduction 3
Description 3
Applications 3
Ribbons in the Digital World 4
User Guide 4
Using the R-101 Ribbon Microphone 4
Amplification Considerations 5
Equalization & Ribbon Microphones 7
Hum, Noise & Mic Orientation 7
The Sweet Spot 7
Finding and Working with the Sweet Spot 7
Other Types of Microphones 8
Proximity Effect and Working Distance 8
The Sound That Is “More Real than Real” 8
Microphone Techniques 10
General Tips for Using the Royer R-101 10
Recording Loud or Plosive Sounds 11
Stereophonic Microphone Techniques 13
Classic Blumlein Technique 13
Mid-Side (M-S) Technique 13
Care & Maintenance 15
Features 15
Electrical Specifications 16
Mechanical Specifications 17
Polar Pattern 18
Frequency Response 18
Warranty 19
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