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Summary of Contents for MTR231

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Page 2: ...used In these pages you ll find a detailed description of the features of the MTR231 as well as instructions for its setup and use and full specifications If your microphone was purchased in the Unit...

Page 3: ...r Dual 1 gold sputtered capsule Smooth and transparent sound reproduction Selectable pick up pattern Omnidirectional Cardioid Figure 8 48 volt phantom power operation 10dB attenuation pad Internal cap...

Page 4: ...an issue with the phantom power supply or the microphone cables When connecting the MTR231 to a mixer use a balanced cable and be sure that the input is balanced and connected to a channel that is se...

Page 5: ...election switch to the left position indicated by the circle icon Unidirectional cardioid The cardioid pickup pattern is the most widely used for studio and live miking applications It captures sound...

Page 6: ...ruments Before setting the attenuation pad switch to the 10dB position it is advisable to perform a sound check and to optimize the input signal levels using proper gain staging If distortion is appar...

Page 7: ...from the microphone the tone becomes more natural as the low frequency rolls off To achieve the fullest sound the vocalist should aim the microphone center line towards their mouth If some consonants...

Page 8: ...en lid For a more contemporary ensemble sound place two MTR231 microphones in the piano positioning one over the bass strings and one over the high strings at a distance of 6 12 inches apart When miki...

Page 9: ...sible together with a splayed angle of 90 135 The closer the angle between the microphones is to 90 the more narrow or mono the soundstage will appear Since cardioid pickup patterns tend not to reprod...

Page 10: ...nd connection Note Do not adjust the angle of the shockmount without loosening the thumb screw If you do this the shockmount may be damaged and you may void your warranty Install the MTR231 into the M...

Page 11: ...of the blasts of air from vocal ists when pronouncing words that include these hard consonant sounds The pop filter also helps to protect the microphone element from moisture The MTR231 features a un...

Page 12: ...1V Pa 2kHz Cardioid 37dB 3dB 0dB 1V Pa 1kHz Figure 8 33dB 3dB 0dB 1V Pa 1kHz Equivalent self noise 16dB Dynamic Range 118dB Signal to noise 78dB Output Impedance 50 30 at 1kHz Maximum SPL 132dB Poweri...

Page 13: ...20 20000 Hz 10000 5000 2000 1000 500 200 100 50 20 5 10 15 20 dB 25 45 45 90 90 135 135 180 0 5 10 15 20 dB 25 45 45 90 90 135 135 180 0 5 10 15 20 dB 25 45 45 90 90 135 135 180 0 Frequency Response F...

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