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ribbonmics & preamps

 since 1964

www.ribbonmics.com  |  tel: 

+1-626-798-9128  

 |   fax: 

+1-626-798-2378

      

       

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californ

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Page 1: ...aeasms ribbonmics preamps since 1964 www ribbonmics com tel 1 626 798 9128 fax 1 626 798 2378 made in california STEREO MICROPHONE SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...e with the following items A AES SMS stereo bar B Vibration damping foam insert C Posi Lok adjustable angle adaptor D Two 3 8 16 EU cap screws and 3 18 16 to 5 8 27 male threaded studs E Blumlein coupler F 5 8 27 female to 3 8 16 EU stand adaptor A SKB carrying case B Two AEA Nuvo ribbon microphones C Two shockmounts D Two cloth protective cover E SMS Stereo Bar F Two Nuvo Windscreens 2 ...

Page 3: ...tereo mic kit Next try recording with a small spacing between the two microphones A common near coincident stereo configuration is ORTF which uses two cardioid mics at a spacing of 17 centimeters and an angle of 55 degrees When configured using bi directional microphones retaining the angle of 45 degrees and a separation of less than 25 cm the array will preserve the accuracy of the Blumlein pair ...

Page 4: ...u can experiment with your own variations Just be careful not to configure or place the array such that and direct sound will enter the two mics out of phase Using the AEA SMS it is quite easy to configure in a number of ways and is laser engraved with 90 degree and 117 degree angle and center to center spacing markings so it is you can take notes about your experiments and repeat them at any time...

Page 5: ...of the end holes from the inside of the SMS and fasten a 3 18 16 to 5 8 27 threaded stud to the opposite top side 2 Repeat with the other stud at the other end of the SMS Then attach one shockmount to each of these mic studs align them so that the microphones will be parallel to the bar and tighten all parts so that they won t move out of position Next insert the vibration damping foam into the ba...

Page 6: ...he right of center and the other 45 degrees to left of center 4 Now attach the array to your mic stand using the 5 8 27 female to 3 8 16 EU stand adaptor If needed use the Posi Lok adjustable angle adaptor to allow adjusting the angle of the entire array 5 Finally insert the cables into the microphones and tie them securely to the fixture allowing a slack loop to complete the isolation from me cha...

Page 7: ...ermine what sounds best for any given situation In general however to minimize possible phasing problems the angle of the two microphones should not exceed 45 degrees NUVO WINDSCREENS The Windtech Nuvo windscreens in this kit are a real game changer and can provide a significant reduction of breath noise with the N8 on close up vocals For live performances on festival stages and other challeng ing...

Page 8: ...ent sound and ribbon protection is unrivaled With the optional windscreen it is amazing and survives and thrives in a wide range of working environ ments It is bass shy for more distant sources which is helpful in avoiding bleed in the studio or feedback from stage monitors The black N8 far field NUVO is a minimalist design As with our other minimalist design the stereo R88 we interposed as little...

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