LARGE DIAPHRAGM
CARDIOID CONDENSER
STUDIO MICROPHONE
User Guide
Thank you for purchasing the LyxPro Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Studio
Microphone. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines to ensure that
operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does
not conform to the guidelines described in this User Guide may void the limited warranty.
Please read all directions before using the product and retain this guide for reference. This product is intended for
household use only.
This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty. Coverage is subject to limits and exclusions. See warranty for details.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit. To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, or injury, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed when using an
electrical appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Condenser microphones are extremely moisture-sensitive. Never use your microphone in close proximity to water or in
extremely
humid
conditions.
• Do not expose the microphone to extreme temperatures.
• Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe damage.
• After each use, wipe the microphone down with a soft cloth and place it back into its protective case.
• Caution: Never remove the screen holding the capsule, as this can damage the microphone.
• Never try to modify the printed circuit board inside the product. This can lead to damage that cannot be repaired. Any
such attempt will void the warranty.
POWER SUPPLY
Phantom Power
All condenser microphones (except electrets) require phantom power to operate. Phantom power is a DC current applied to
the diaphragm of the mic. It is generated from pro audio equipment such as mixers and pre-amplifiers, and requires the use
of a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS. This microphone performs best with a 48 V DC supply. Always
mute the sound on your system before you switch on the phantom power supply.
Connecting to a Mixer or Computer
Computer:
To deliver audio directly to a computer, use a USB audio interface with an XLR microphone input that provides 48V
phantom power.
Mixer:
When connecting to a mixer, use only balanced, microphone-level inputs with phantom power. Most mixers have a switch
for phantom power, so make sure phantom power is on for that channel.
USAGE
Cardioid microphones are most sensitive to sound coming from in front of the microphone, and also to a lesser extent from
the sides. Sound coming from behind the microphone will be greatly attenuated. This makes the cardioid polar pattern most
suitable for recording individual instruments or vocals within a group.
• Turn on your amplifier or mixing board and set the volume control to the minimum position.
• Connect the phantom power to the microphone.
• Adjust your volume.
• Do not cover the head of the microphone, position it too close to the speaker, or point it directly at the speaker.
