SoundField DSF-2
User Guide
A Practical Guide for use on 5.1 Outside Broadcasts
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The main wide-shot camera position for any event should be used as the reference position for the
SoundField, although this camera position may sometimes not be placed where the main crowd
reactions occur. If the microphone has good free space around it, then the aural image will be
impressive.
SoundField Microphone position near Main Camera Platform
The microphone itself is housed in a Rycote-type windshield. The body of the microphone lays flat
in the mounting clips with the SoundField badge on the microphone downwards. The multi-pin
connector is mated with the microphone and sealed inside the Rycote basket. The microphone,
inside this windshield is then pointed at the main on-field action. In this position the microphone is
said to be in “End-fire” mode, and the “End-fire” switch on the Control Unit should be selected. If
the microphone is rigged so that the SoundField badge is upward, then the “Invert” switch must be
selected. The multi-pin cable is connected from the microphone to the Control Unit. This outputs
four channels of SoundField “B-Format” signals which are algebraic vectors W, X, Y and Z that
are derived from the capsules. The Control Unit is where the gain and orientation of the microphone
is adjusted. The SoundField microphone has a small heating element inside the body, which keeps
the capsules warm and dry. It is therefore essential that the microphone is powered-up well before
use when conditions are humid.
Close-up of optimum position of
SoundField Microphone in full Rycote kit
SoundField Microphone before Rycote
Windshield and Windjammer are fitted
