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them 45 degrees and place the heads close to
each other. As always, experiment! This is the
best way to get the sound you want. Micro
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phone placement is an art and you will learn a
lot by trying different methods.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Be careful not to drop the FC 4 or subject it to
shock since this can destroy the sensitive cap
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sule.
2. Always pack the FC 4 carefully when trans
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porting it.
3. The heart of the FC 4 is its capsule. It must be
protected from dirt and moisture.
4. Always use a pop-filter for close-up vocals to
protect the capsule from mouth spray.
5. Always store the FC 4 in it´s vinyl pouch
when it is not in use.
6. Protect the FC 4 from strong wind blasts. Do
never put in inside or close to the front of a kick
drum. Use a pop-filter and place it at least 0,5m
away.
7. Always connect the FC 4 to the preamp or
mixing console BEFORE phantom power is
applied and unplug the microphone cable
AFTER you have turned off the phantom
power and waited 10 seconds or more. This
is to avoid possible damage to the electronic
circuits in the FC 4.
8. Avoid exposing the FC 4 to direct sunlight or
extremes in humidity for extended periods of
time.
9. Do never try to service the FC 4 yourself
since this will void the warranty. Should your
FC 4 ever need service, please contact your
dealer.
WARRANTY
Please check the FC 4 / FC 4 MC / FC 4 ST
carefully immediately when you receive it and
make sure that there are no problems with the
microphone. The warranty period is one year
and apply to defects in materials and work
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manship. It does not cover misuse of the micro
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phone.
If you ever experience any problem, contact
your dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capsule type: True condenser pressure gradient.
Capsule size: 20 mm, 3um gold-sputtered.
Polar pattern: Cardioid.
Polar pattern FC 4 MC: Cardioid, HyperCar
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dioid and Omni
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity:14,5 mV / -37dB (0dB=1V/Pa) @1kHz.
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted per IEC
268-4): < 17 dB typical.
Maximum SPL (<1% THD @1kHz): 140 dB.
Output impedance: 250 ohm.
Recommended load impedance:
1000 Ohm or more.
Current consumption: < 3mA.
Dimensions: 50x190 mm. Weight: 470 g.
Operating voltage: 48V phantom power.
FC 4 ST stereomatching: Within 1 dB.
Please note: Specifications can be changed at
any time without notice.
Many thanks for purchasing
the Golden Age Project
FC 4 / FC 4 MC / FC 4 ST
- We wish you much joy and
many wonderful recordings
with it!
