Warm Audio WA-MBA, Quick Start Manual

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SETTING UP YOUR MICROPHONE
The WA‑MBA is a professional boom arm, and there are a number of different ways to mount a microphone to it.
Microphones can attach to the MBA via hard or shock mount, or even directly to the microphone itself if desired.
The MBA can attach mounts or clips using either 3/8” or 5/8” threading (using the included adapter), and the
microphone can hang from underneath the arm (the traditional mount in broadcast situations), or be mounted face up
above it if desired.
1. Once it’s properly assembled on the C-clamp base, attach your microphone’s mount onto the
WA‑MBA
and make
sure it is secure (do not over-tighten, or you risk damaging the mounting threads).
2. Connect your microphone to the mount according to the manufacturer’s directions.
3. There are tightening bolts at the three bends in the boom arm assembly, each of which secures a different portion of
the arm’s movement. While holding the microphone firmly to prevent it from dropping or falling, slightly loosen the
clamps and move the mic into a rough approximation of where you would like it positioned long-term (don’t worry
about getting it perfect at this stage, as you will tweak the final position afterwards). Once the mic’s position is close
to where you would like it to be, re-tighten the clamps.