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Precautions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

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The Interchangeable Microphone Capsules �����������������������������������������

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Stereo Microphone Techniques ����������������������������������������������������������������

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Specifications �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

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Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

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USER’S GUIDE

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Page 1: ...Table of Contents Introduction 2 Overview 3 Precautions 4 The Interchangeable Microphone Capsules 4 5 Stereo Microphone Techniques 6 9 Specifications 10 11 Warranty 12 USER S GUIDE SCI 3212 ...

Page 2: ...cording scenarios The excellent transient response and high sensitivity assure detailed and accurate sound when recording instruments or dialog High SPL handling capability enables close mic placement to cymbals pianos guitars and other acoustic instruments as well as recording in high noise environments As a matched pair the SCI 3212 s versatility provides the option of selecting between several ...

Page 3: ...3 Overview Overview Interchangeable capsule XLR connector Shock mount Cardioid capsule Omnidirectional capsule Supercardioid capsule Foam windscreen Carrying case SCI 3212MP only ...

Page 4: ... sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts All images are for illustrative purposes only Precautions The Interchangeable Microphone Capsules The Interchangeable Microphone Capsules The SCI 3212 comes with the cardioid capsule attached To change the capsule Remove the capsule from the microphone by turning it counterclockwise Attach the new capsule by screwing it clockwis...

Page 5: ...n the field and in the studio It s ideal for capturing acoustic instruments in live and studio settings and it s very effective as a drum mic or as a drum overhead When recording speech or dialog in the studio or on location the cardioid polar pattern is less susceptible to picking up reflections than shotgun microphones This makes it an excellent option for boompole use As a stereo pair the cardi...

Page 6: ...t stereo recordings A B Spaced Pair technique Use the omnidirectional capsules Place the microphones parallel to each other and point both microphones toward the sound source There s no hard and fast rule for achieving the best results using this technique Experiment by adjusting the distance of the microphones from the sound source and the distance of the mics from each other Send the mono signal...

Page 7: ... but not touching The ideal configuration is to have the microphones placed vertically so that one capsule is directly above the other However placing the microphones side by side will also deliver satisfactory results The wider the angle is the wider the stereo image will be Send the mono signal from each microphone to its own track Note If you are mixing the two tracks down to a mono track you w...

Page 8: ...up a lot of the ambient room noise Spread the microphones outward at an angle of 110 while making sure that the capsules are about 6 5 17 cm apart Send the mono signal from each microphone to its own track Note Due to the timing offset of the sound reaching each microphone you may experience phase cancellation if mixing the stereo signal down to a mono track 6 5 110 ...

Page 9: ...SCI 3212 and at a 90 angle side Send the stereo signal from the figure 8 microphone to a stereo track and the mono signal from the cardioid microphone to its own mono track The cardioid microphone mid will record the sound source directly in front of it while rejecting the off axis sound The figure 8 microphone side will record the off axis sound Note Mixing these signals can be tricky Duplicate t...

Page 10: ...ncy response 30 Hz to 18 kHz Sensitivity 36 dB 3 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa at 1 kHz Maximum input SPL 125 dB THD 1 0 at 1 kHz Power requirements 9 52 V phantom power Equivalent Noise Level 27 dB A IEC 581 5 Output impedance 350Ω 30 Load impedance 1000 Ω Diameter 0 8ʺ 2cm Height 5ʺ 12 8cm Weight 3 8 oz 108 2g Specifications ...

Page 11: ...50 100 500 1K 5K 10K 20K 30 40 50 0 50 100 500 1K 5K 10K 20K 20 30 40 0 50 100 500 1K 5K 10K 20K 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 200 200 200 2K 2K 2K Omnidirectional Cardioid Supercardioid Polar Pattern ...

Page 12: ...damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have ad...

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