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PGA181 X-Y Stereo Position
The PGA181 is a side-address microphone, and must be set up
vertically for the capsules to be coincident.
The capsules are angled 90° apart, just like the alignment with
a front-address microphone
Positioning the Microphone
The front of the microphone is marked by several indicators:
four screws around the grille, the cardioid logo, and the PGA181
model number. Position this side toward the sound source.
Proximity Effect
Directional microphones progressively boost bass frequencies as
the microphone is placed in closer proximity to the source. This
phenomenon, known as proximity effect, can be used to create a
warmer, more powerful sound.
Phantom Power
All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate.
This microphone performs best with a 48 V DC supply (IEC-
61938), but it can operate with lower voltages.
Phantom power is provided by the mixer or audio interface
that the microphone is connected to, and requires the use of
a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS. In
most cases, there is a switch or button to activate the phantom
power. See the user guide for the mixer or interface for additional
information.
NOTE: Applies to PGA181 condenser microphones only.
Supplying phantom power to the other included microphones will
not cause damage.
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