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Dynamic studio vacuum tube condenser microphone
•Classic vintage look • Hand-tooled brass capsule with a 3-micron gold-sputtered Mylar dual diaphragm
(1inch) for maximum sensitivity, long life, subtle sonic detail and unsurpassed tone • Tube preamplifier
circuitry with vacuum tube (a classic 12AT7 specially selected for low distortion, superior signal-to-noise ratio
and minimum sensitivity to mechanical vibrations) • Almost all brass parts for years of studio workhorse
reliability • Power provided by a dedicated AC power supply with a balanced XLR output for connection to
any mixing console, with no phantom power required • Nine different polar patterns remotely selectable on
power supply for ultimate versatility in use and ease of operation: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8, and six
intermediate stages
6. OPERATION
The TUBE C-10 must be powered by the supplied power supply and amplified by a microphone pre-amp
(such as built into a mixer, or a stand-alone unit).
Set-up
1. Connect the TUBE C-10 to the power supply with the XC-7P (7-pin) XLR cable supplied.
2. Connect the power supply Audio Output to your mixer using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR
microphone cable
(Note: Before connecting to a mixer directly, turn the channel to which you’re connecting to its lowest gain
setting, and turn off its phantom power.)
3. Connect the power supply to the AC power supply (first selecting the proper voltage: 115-230V AC)
4. Turn on the Power ON/OFF Switch.
5. Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the desired level.
(Note: Make sure to set the mixer to the proper gain level – too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little may result in
a noisy signal.)
6. Select the polar pattern desired with the Polar Pattern Select Switch: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8, or
one of six intermediate stages.
(Note: Experiment with all these choices to fully utilize the versatility the Tube C-10 can offer for various diverse applications.)
(Note: For optimum performance, it is best to let the microphone warm up for 5 to 10 minutes so that the internal vacuum tube can reach
its peak specifications.)
Controls and Connections
A. Audio output for connection to a standard balanced 3-pin XLR cable
B. To microphone (use the supplied 7-pin XLR cable: XC-7P)
C. IEC AC cord receptacle (with internal fuse), AC power cable supplied
D. 115/230 V AC select switch. (Note: verify setting is at the correct voltage supplied or the unit will be
damaged)
E. Power ON/OFF switch
F. 9-pattern polar pattern select switch
Microphone Shock Mount
It is recommended that the TUBE C-10 be used with the spider shock mount, which uses an elastic
suspension to isolate the microphone from vibration, thereby lowering noise transmitted to the microphone
from the stand. This is a useful tool in many situations, such as when the performer is tapping his or her feet,
or when there is noise pickup from the rumbling of traffic outside of the building. The disadvantage of using