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FBX

and FBX Feedback Exterminator

are registered trademarks of Sabine, Inc., and are the

brand names of its line of automatic feedback controllers. Covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,245,665,
Australian Patent No. 653,736, Canadian Patent No. 2,066,624-2, German Patent No. 69118486.0,
and British Patent No. 0486679. Other patents pending.

PMR 070604

Summary of Contents for PHANTOM MIC RIDER PMR-GP1

Page 1: ...ation 14 Tips Troubleshooting 21 Chart of Mic Sensitivities 23 Specifications 25 Warranty 26 MADE IN USA PATENT PENDING PMR GP1 PMR HH1 The Phantom Mic Rider is designed to work with industry standard DIN IEC phantom power sources For more information see Specifications on page 25 of this operating guide ...

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Page 3: ...ide is marked as follows indicating which model is explained The Phantom will improve the sound of your Podium Gooseneck or Handheld mics Use the Phantom in these applications schools teleconferencing centers houses of worship meeting rooms etc The Phantom is not designed for vocal performance recording or broadcast applications PMR GP1 for gooseneck podium mics PMR HH1 for handheld mics Both mode...

Page 4: ...o attached the IR Sensor to the gooseneck and one for mounting it under a table or podium One Allen wrench for adjusting the orientation of the Phantom One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security cover One plastic programming Phantom Tool This Operating Guide One Phantom Mic Rider with built in IR sensor One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security cover One plastic progra...

Page 5: ... Control Helps maintain level as you move toward and away from the mic Proximity Effect Control Reduces the excess bass sound as you get closer to the mic maintains flat frequency response at all distances from the mic Plosive Control Reduces the loud pops and bursts from certain consonant sounds in speech Infrared Gate Mutes the mic when no one is in front of it using the included infrared sensor...

Page 6: ...phone into the top of the Phantom Plug in the IR Sensor and connect the cable to the gooseneck using the supplied clips as shown in Figure 2 For best results install the sensor and cable with the gooseneck pointed straight up this will give enough slack in the cable to account for any movement while in use 4 If necessary you can change the orientation of the Phantom so it conforms to the connector...

Page 7: ...7 Installing the Phantom FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Connecting IR Sensor cable ...

Page 8: ... the included Allen wrench and loosen the set screws as shown in Figure 3 2 Turn the body of the Phantom one half turn counter clock wise no more 3 Tighten the set screws on both sides of the Phantom case and be sure they seat into the connector just like they did originally Continue installing as shown in Step 3 on page 6 Changing the Orientation of the Phantom GP TM ...

Page 9: ...n of the Phantom If the Phantom mounts like this then loosen the Allen screws as described on the previous page Turn the Phantom no more than 1 2 half turn counter clockwise Tighten the screws and the Phantom will be properly oriented GP FIGURE 3 TM ...

Page 10: ...sensor cable and run that out to the front edge of the table or podium as shown in Figure 4 Make sure the sensor is pointed toward the area where people stand or sit to use the microphone 3 Take the cable that was connected to your mic and connect it to the output male XLR of the Phantom Using another audio cable a short one is best connect the input of the Phantom female XLR to your installed mic...

Page 11: ...11 Below the table or podium Installing the Phantom IR sensor and cable To mixer FIGURE 4 GP TM ...

Page 12: ...e the audio cable from the mic 2 Plug the Phantom PMR HH1 into the microphone as shown at right and reconnect the audio cable 3 The Infrared sensor is built into this version of the Phantom Orient the microphone in the holder so the IR sensor is on top as shown at right 4 Activate un mute the mic and check for normal audio operation Turn to page 14 and begin the Setup Procedure TM ...

Page 13: ...13 Handheld microphones Installing the Phantom HH FIGURE 5 IR sensor TM ...

Page 14: ...fly again within 10 seconds and you will cycle to the next setting Continue tapping the button briefly and you will cycle through all the possible settings When you get to your desired setting simply stop there and your setting is saved Set tings are always saved when the Phantom is powered down LED Indicator The 3 color LED lights green when the Phantom is connected to phantom power and the mic i...

Page 15: ...tarily and you will see the red LED flash This indicates the current setting Factory default setting 2 is indicated by two quick flashes 3 Refer to the Microphone Sensitivity chart on page 23 of this Operating Guide to find your microphone s specification for sensitivity and make a note of the Phantom setting for your mic 4 Press the SEN button again and you can cycle through the three settings Se...

Page 16: ...epending on system acoustics 1 Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in Install ing the Phantom previously Do not talk into the mic during this setup procedure Setup Mode is for setup only Turn down the gain for this mic and mute all other mics on your mixer 2 Using the Phantom Tool press and hold the FBX button for three seconds The amber LED will flash continuously when you have held i...

Page 17: ...ically end Setup Mode 4 There will be a momentary muting of the mic at the end of Setup mode this is normal Re duce the gain slightly and you are now in Ready Mode The LED is green in this mode You can now begin normal operation 5 You can manually exit Setup Mode at any time by pressing the FBX button once during the Setup procedure The amber LED will turn green to indicate you are in Ready Mode 6...

Page 18: ...ing is Setting 2 indicated by two quick flashes 3 Press the PROX button again and you can cycle through the three threshold settings Setting 1 Setting 2 and Setting 3 When you arrive at your desired setting simply wait and that setting will become active when the LED stops flashing You can verify your set ting by repeating Step 2 4 Choose Setting 3 for more control of the proximity effect and a fu...

Page 19: ... the cable into the Phantom s jack and clip the cable neatly to the gooseneck using the clips shown in Figure 2 on page seven 3 Once the sensor is plugged in the gate is activated The sensor will read the infrared signature of anyone standing in front of the mic As long as someone is within six feet of the mic the mic will be active which is indicated by the illu minated green LED GP Continued on ...

Page 20: ...D will now be green 6 You can also disable the IR Gate by removing the secu rity cover and pushing the IR button for 3 seconds The amber LED will flash two times to indicate disabled and one time to indicate enabled These settings toggle each time you press the IR button 7 You can also re enable the IR Gate by unplugging and replugging the sensor while the mic is turned on green LED lit This will ...

Page 21: ...ensor installation If you plug in the sensor after the Phantom is installed and powered up the sensor will not function the mic is always on for about 18 seconds If you plug in the sensor first then power the Phantom the sensor works immediately 4 The FBX may only set 2 filters This is normal The Phantom has two FBX filters available above 250 Hz and two below Depending on room acoustics the Phant...

Page 22: ...b site for the most current sensitivity specifications for your microphone Sensitivity is measured in either dB or mV Use the chart on the next page to set the Sensitivity on your Phantom so it matches the sensitivity of your microphone If sensitivity data is not available set the Phantom s SEN setting to 2 and test it If you find that you need more of the AGC function try increasing the SEN to 3 ...

Page 23: ...information about your microphone Brand __________________________ Model __________________________ Sensitivity Spec __________________ Phantom SEN Setting _____________ Important Note The Phantom Mic Rider passes 9 to 17V and up to 4 mA of phantom power to the connected mic If your mic requires greater than 4 mA you need to use a mixer or external power supply that supplies industry standard 48V ...

Page 24: ...24 Notes ...

Page 25: ...stance 20k Ohm IR Sensor Detection Range Maximum 6 feet Dimensions 2 5 x 1 6 x 1 2 6 4 cm x 4 cm x 3 cm PMR GP1 includes Phantom IR sensor assembly and assorted clips for mounting on gooseneck or under table PMR HH1 includes Phantom with built in IR sensor The Phantom Mic Rider works with 17 to 48V phantom power sources that conform to industry standards DIN standard 45 596 or IEC standard 268 15A...

Page 26: ...in is removed or otherwise defeated In the event of a defect in material and or workmanship covered by this limited warranty Sabine will repair the defect in material or workmanship or replace the product at Sabine s option and provided however that in any case all costs of shipping if necessary are paid by you the purchaser THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED MAILED TO A...

Page 27: ... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRAN...

Page 28: ...w Sabine com Sabine Sabine com FBX and FBX Feedback Exterminator are registered trademarks of Sabine Inc and are the brand names of its line of automatic feedback controllers Covered by U S Patent No 5 245 665 AustralianPatentNo 653 736 CanadianPatentNo 2 066 624 2 GermanPatentNo 69118486 0 and British Patent No 0486679 Other patents pending 2007 Sabine Inc PMR 070604 ...

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