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The Soundfield MKV

Microphone

 User Guide

 527 - 027

Summary of Contents for MKV

Page 1: ...The Soundfield MKV Microphone User Guide 527 027...

Page 2: ...nts Introduction 3 Optional accessories 3 Power requirements 3 Getting started 4 Application Suggestions 5 TheControls inmoredetail 6 Checks andAlignments 10 Warranty 14 AppendixA TheoryofOperation 17...

Page 3: ...hock Mount Assembly 20metremicrophonecable Mains lead Foamwindshield OptionalAccessories 100metremicrophone lead extensioncableondrum NN2886 5m cable NN2882 10m cable NN2883 20mcable NN2884 and50mcabl...

Page 4: ...icrophone The front of the microphone is marked by the SoundField logo SettingaStereoMicrophoneOutput The left and right XLR 3 outputs from the control box are at line level and need to be plugged int...

Page 5: ...time tune this for best effect Why not use the microphone in the control room The accurate polar pattern will allow the dead sides to be faced to the monitors try reversing the phase of the microphone...

Page 6: ...ut that all was not well under difficult monitoring conditions on headphones a discontinuity could go un noticed 4 Osc test the test oscillator produces a 0dBm 1kHz tone at the B Format record outputs...

Page 7: ...SoundField MKV Issue 1 1 User Guide 7 Front Panel Rear Panel...

Page 8: ...t inputs and outputs and should never be used during recording The facility allows B Format to B Format and or B Format to stereo dubbing with fine gain control and SoundField control if required The...

Page 9: ...hey only show the energy being fed to the stereo output circuits and do not show the energy level of the stereo output The bar graphs are calibrated to illuminate 13 green segments at 0dBu line up ton...

Page 10: ...st solo each capsule and listen to one at a time to check the continuity of the microphone lead If a speech check is conducted at this point it should be possible to ascertain the direction of each in...

Page 11: ...nd 2 but at 90 to Test 5 Test 7 Return the azimuth to 0 and turn elevation to 45 The peaks should now be at 45 relative to microphone front and 45 relative to microphone back as in Figure 3 Test 8 Rep...

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Page 14: ...s of operation will not fall under this guarantee However an estimate of the cost of the repair work will be submitted before work is started The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss or...

Page 15: ...paper and surround it with a good thickness of shock absorbing material Claimfordamageduringtransit The instrument should be thoroughly inspected immediately upon delivery to the purchaser If the inst...

Page 16: ...responsibility to ensure that the purposes and functions of the equipment meet his requirements prior to purchase However we would non the less be grateful to receive any constructive criticism or ide...

Page 17: ...a zero value at neutral The maximum value of the added signal at the ends of the controls is always or 3dB Once this principle is understood the required phase of the added signal to achieve a desired...

Page 18: ...SoundField MKV Issue 1 1 User Guide 18 Figure 1 Azimuth Control Components of B Format...

Page 19: ...available in the dub mode The monitor jack outputs may be adjusted from off to 10dB relative to the main levels There are two further controls for when the unit is being used as a stereo microphone o...

Page 20: ...Omni minus Figure of eight Sub Cardioid 2 cos Omni greater than the Figure of eight Hyper Cardioid 0 5 cos Omni less than the Figure of eight Omni Omni Omni Omni Figure of eight Figure of eight Figure...

Page 21: ...APPENDIX B Cable and Connector Details SoundField MKV Issue 1 1 User Guide 21...

Page 22: ...1 1 User Guide 22 XLR 3F 5 POWER RB RF LF 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 5 6 7 4 11 10 12 9 8 3 2 LB TUCHEL C70 TYPE A 12 PIN MALE 5 WAY MALE SPLITTER CABLE ALL CONECTI...

Page 23: ...eld MKV Issue 1 1 User Guide 23 7 XLR 3M 5 POWER RB RF LF 5 6 1 4 11 10 12 9 8 3 2 LB TUCHEL C70 TYPE A 12 PIN FEMALE 5 WAY FEMALE SPLITTER CABLE ALL CONECTIONS VIEWED FROM REAR 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3...

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