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2) Microphone  Controls  

-10 dB PAD SWITCH, REF-CARDIOID & REF-GOLD

This tiny switch near the base of the microphone 
body reduces the signal by 10 dB. Rather than 
changing the capsule voltage or adding a resistor 
into the signal path we chose a better technique. 
We change the amount of negative feedback 
derived from a dedicated transformer winding. 

While the tube circuit will handle any signal the capsule can deliver, the pad may be 
needed with some pre-amps. If you suspect that the mic is distorting, first try a different 
mic pre. The capsule is rated for 150 dB SPL but wind or air movement are exceptions. A 
pop filter will be needed for close vocals.  

LOW PASS FILTER SWITCH, REF SILVER

This switch activates a filter which is useful if trying to remove 
unwanted low frequency noise from a room such as rumbling 
from traffic etc. Switching to this position        activates the -3dB  
55 Hz filter.  Switching to         is back to a flat frequency response.

PATTERN SELECT CONTROL, REF-GOLD

This control provides the user with a choice of 
any typical polar pattern. Many high quality 
condenser microphones give the user 3 or 4 
patterns only; The Gold Mic provides you with 
an infinite number of patterns via this control. 

OMNI

FIGURE 8

CARDIOID

For example, a setting between the “heart shaped” CARDIOID and FIGURE 
8 will result in “SUPER-CARDIOID” and “HYPER-CARDIOID” patterns.

REFERENCE

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Содержание REF CARDIOID

Страница 1: ...REFERENCE TUBE MICROPHONES REF CARDIOID REF SILVER REF GOLD OWNER S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...tor Microphone Power Supply Swivel Pattern Adjust Tool REF S Only Package Contents CHAPTER PAGE i Table of Contents 1 ii Introduction 2 iii Reference Models 3 1 Power Supply 4 2 General 5 3 Microphone...

Страница 4: ...tem is employed in all three models minimizing any mechanical interaction whilst recording The entire working guts of the microphone may be removed for servicing in one piece no need to remove the mic...

Страница 5: ...e hand made capsule features a 5 micron evaporated gold diaphragm which is based on the vintage C37A This microphone has an adjustable mechanical vent on the rear of the grille which changes the polar...

Страница 6: ...cable provided DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CABLES FOR THIS PURPOSE It also has a 3 pin XLR which provides the audio ouput to your microphone preamplifier REF CARDIOID REF GOLD PSU REF SILVER PSU PSU FRONT V...

Страница 7: ...We strongly recommend a good 2 layer nylon pop screen with these microphones on close vocals CONNECTIONS REFERENCE GOLD REFERENCE CARDIOID MODELS connect the 6 pin cable supplied between the PSU and...

Страница 8: ...movement are exceptions A pop filter will be needed for close vocals LOW PASS FILTER SWITCH REF SILVER This switch activates a filter which is useful if trying to remove unwanted low frequency noise...

Страница 9: ...ng the pattern select closer to OMNI Compared to many microphones the Manley Reference Gold Microphones exhibit less proximity effect for a given close distance This we feel is a clear advantage Most...

Страница 10: ...by 20 dB or more from response to sounds arriving from other directions The REF S allows the traditional omni and cardioid patterns to be selected repeatedly and with some care it is possible to set...

Страница 11: ...30 90 330 270 210 60 120 300 240 150 180 0 30 90 330 270 210 60 120 300 240 150 180 0 30 90 330 270 210 60 120 300 240 150 180 Examples of Typical Polar Patterns 0 30 90 330 270 210 60 120 300 240 150...

Страница 12: ...ly to be removed so the tube may be replaced easily which is mounted in a ceramic socket with silver pins There is no need to remove the body from the suspension system Be wary not to touch the gold c...

Страница 13: ...the phase on your microphone preamp if it has a phase switch and see if that helps Put on some headphones close your eyes and speak into the microphone from a distance of about one foot Your voice sho...

Страница 14: ...et 6 Taking care to align the pins properly insert the new tube into the socket and repeat these steps again CAREFULLY returning the guts to the inside of the microphone Make sure to properly tighten...

Страница 15: ...LR Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Low AMPLIFIER DISTORTION Less Than 0 05 THD N BW 22 22 kHz 1Kohm Load 1kHz 40dBV Output AMPLIFIER NOISE Typically 108 dBV A Weighted BODY Etched Silver Anodized Aluminum Weight 1 5l...

Страница 16: ...in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipmen...

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