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Operating the CL2
CL2
CL2
Changing the Capsule and Pick-up Pattern
Changing the Capsule is a simple procedure,
however special care should be taken when
handling the capsule.
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. If the microphone is plugged in, turn off
the phantom power and disconnect the
microphone from its cable.
2. Carefully unscrew the currently installed
capsule by rotating it to the left or counter-
clockwise. (Figure 1) Place the capsule you
removed in the case for safe storage.
3. Carefully align the replacement capsule
and screw in place by rotating it in a right
or clockwise direction. (Figure 2)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Be careful not to cross
thread or over tighten the capsule when
screwing on.
4. Once the capsule is fully screwed down,
the microphone is ready to operate. (Figure
3.)
P-Popping
P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can
get when the microphone diaphragm gets a
blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words
with the letter “P” included. There are a few
ways to deal with the problem including using
an external pop filter. Some famous engineers
have relied on an old nylon stocking over a
bent clothes hanger, which actually works very
well. You can also try placing the microphone
slightly off axis (on a slight angle) from the
vocalist. This can often solve the problem
without using an external pop filter. However,
for a more reliable solution, the CL2 matched
pair kit comes with two micro perforated pop
filters which are extremely useful in reducing
p-popping. For outdoor use you may find the
included foam windscreen useful for reducing
the turbulent noise.
