gently insert the microphone's base into the upper tube first. Be sure
that the logo on the microphone aligns itself with the slot in the
upper support tube as you feed the mic through.
(Figure 2)
Continue
to feed the microphone through the upper tube and into the lower
tube where it will stop when it reaches the lip at the bottom of the
lower tube. Do not force or jerk the microphone into position!
Removing the Microphone from the
Shock
Removal is simply the reverse process. Firmly grip the microphone
with one hand and gently slide it out of the shock.
(Figure 3)
It may
help to gently push from the bottom of the microphone while
removing it from the lower tube. Again, be sure not to force or jerk
the microphone. Ribbon elements are sensitive to abrupt shocks and
blasts of air, so be gentle.
Note:
If, after a time, body oils or other contaminants make it difficult
to
insert or remove the microphone from the shock mount, a
small
amount of talc can be used to "lubricate" the microphone
housing.
Use talc very sparingly and do not let any of it get into
the ribbon
transducers, as it can compromise the ribbons’
performance.
Connecting the SF-24
The SF-24 is supplied with a cable set consisting of a 25-foot, 5-pin
male/female XLR microphone cable and a separate Y type splitter
cable. The splitter cable converts the stereo signals from the
microphone cable to a pair of standard 3-Pin male XLR plugs that
provide the RIGHT and LEFT signals to a stereo or two-channel
preamplifier. With the microphone positioned upright (logo facing
sound source), the UPPER element is RIGHT and the LOWER
element is LEFT, as viewed from the observer's perspective. The splitter cables are labeled
UPPER and LOWER rather than RIGHT and LEFT to avoid confusion when the microphone is
suspended upside down.
Although the active electronics are robust and the ribbon elements are electronically isolated
from the outside world, it is wise to make all your electrical connections prior to activating
phantom power. Avoid cross-patching any microphone tie lines with phantom power activated, as
this is equivalent to having a momentarily "defective" cable as the patching cords are inserted.
This not only stresses the microphone's electronics but can harm a phantom power source and
produce loud thumps in your speakers.
Since the SF-24 is active, its low impedance output allows for long cable runs with minimal
affect on the microphone’s performance. High frequency response losses and noise pickup will
be minimal even with cable runs up to several hundred feet.
Figure 2
Figure 3
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