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5. Warning / Precautions

5.1 Damage protection

Always protect your ribbon microphone from any hard knocks! The ribbon assembly is quite frag-
ile so avoid any hard knocks, drops, or general rough handling. Always handle with complete
care.

5.2 High impact air movement protection

Prevent any sudden or strong blasts of air movement from ever reaching your microphone.
These can tear and destroy the fragile ribbon. Never blow into your microphone! It is advised to
always use a pop-filter/shield to prevent any percussive sounds and from damaging the ribbon. A
pop-filter will also help prevent damage from any mouth spray moisture.

5.3 Phantom power protection

Never intentionally or accidentally apply any phantom power from your mixer or external phantom
power supply. This could possibly burn up the ribbon. Please always check carefully before con-
necting your ribbon mic that there is no phantom power being provided to the microphone.

5.4 Storage

When not in use, always keep the microphone in the soft padded carry case provided. Always
store in a vertical position as the 2” ribbon can sag over time when laying horizontal, thus caus-
ing a degradation in performance.

Note: Damaged ribbons are not covered by warranty and there will be a charge to replace the
element.

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Warnings / Precautions

Summary of Contents for MC04

Page 1: ...SM Pro Audio Operating Manual SM MC04 Version 1 0 Jun 2005 www SMProAudio com ...

Page 2: ...ot be used near water rain or other liquids Make sure that no liquid can leak spill or otherwise seep into the appliance Cleaning The microphone should be cleaned only with a light soft cloth Do not use any damaging or cor rosive products on the unit Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the...

Page 3: ... and versatile Featuring that classic ribbon sound the MC04 meets the stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital recording and live broadcasting applications FOREWORD Dear Customer Congratulations on purchasing the SM Pro Audio MC04 Ribbon Studio Microphone The MC04 has been designed to be used as a standard tool for recording engineers With much experience in the audio industry ove...

Page 4: ... CONNECTIONS 3 1 Shipping contents 3 2 Mounting the MC04 on a microphone stand 3 3 Connecting the microphone cable 4 APPLICATION GUIDE 4 1 Using your ribbon microphone 4 2 Optional accessories 5 WARNING PRECAUTIONS 5 1 Damage protection 5 2 High impact air movement protection 5 3 Phantom power protection 5 4 Storage 6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 WARRANTY ...

Page 5: ... rib bon audio reproduction Smooth natural extended low and high ends Fast accurate transient response Ultra high 165dB SPL capability Stunning realism Figure 8 directional pattern 2 THE DESIGN CONCEPT 2 1 High quality components and design The philosophy behind SM Pro Audio products guarantees a no compromise circuit design and employs the best choice of components The MC04 components feature Low...

Page 6: ...rvice centre If the unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee 3 1 Shipping contents Your SM MC04 comes bundled with SM MC04 ribbon microphone Light weight soft padded carry case for protection for your microphone Aluminium fligh...

Page 7: ...ect that close near and distant On Axis Off Axis microphone positioning will give your recordings 2 When recording vocals try and use a pop filter shield 3 Ribbon mics generally deliver a rather low output current Don t be surprised about this It is normal Experiment with your pre amp gain to maximize performance 4 Remember to take care of your ribbon microphone It is fragile and requires great de...

Page 8: ...e ribbon A pop filter will also help prevent damage from any mouth spray moisture 5 3 Phantom power protection Never intentionally or accidentally apply any phantom power from your mixer or external phantom power supply This could possibly burn up the ribbon Please always check carefully before con necting your ribbon mic that there is no phantom power being provided to the microphone 5 4 Storage ...

Page 9: ...ity 56 5dB 0dB 1V Pa Frequency response 20 to 18 000Hz 3dB Impedance 600 Ohms Recommended load impedance 1000 Ohms Max SPL 1 THD 1000Hz 165dB Equivalent noise level to IEC 268 4 A weighted 18dB Mic cable 3 pin XLR standard cable Size Diameter 2 7 68 5mm Length 7 3 185mm Net weight 44 oz 1230g Note Specifications and design subject to change for improvement purposes without prior notice ...

Page 10: ... or inappropriate use SM Pro Audio shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned freight prepaid by SM Pro Audio within Australia Outside of Australia the product will be returned at the buyer s expense 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMB...

Page 11: ...s warranty in particular if caused by inappropriate use Likewise the warranty does not cover defects of expendable parts caused by normal wear of the product Expendable parts are typically pots potentiometers switches and similar components 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty Misuse neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the inst...

Page 12: ...roduct 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic ...

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