Omni-directional
The
Omni-directional setting will allow sound to be picked up equally from all sides of the
microphone.
It tends to have a more natural low frequency response, as well as a generally
smoother response across the entire frequency spectrum.
It also can exhibit some directional
characteristics at higher frequencies. This setting allows the most room sound to be present with
the recorded signal.
Figure-8 (also known as “bi-directional”)
This pattern
allows equal response on both the front and rear sides of the microphone capsule
assembly, with excellent rejection of sound from the sides of the microphone.
The Figure-8
pattern is used most commonly in stereo miking techniques such as Mid-Side and Blumlein,
which both involve a figure-8 microphone in some way.
Figure-8's can be used as room mics,to
record two sources with a single microphone (e.g., two vocalists on opposite sides of the
microphone).
HOW TO SET UP YOUR V13 MICROPHONE FOR USE
1) Set up the PS-13 power supply.
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Remove the power supply from the aluminum carrying case. The PS-13 power supply comes
with a 1-meter (3.3ft) power cable. Plug the power cable into the wall, and then the other
end of the power cable into the AC INPUT on the back of the PS-13 power supply.
DO NOT
turn on the power supply yet.
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Ensure that the red voltage switch labeled 210-240V / 110-120V is set to the correct
operating voltage of your wall outlet.
2) Set up your audio cables.
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Remove the 7-pin XLR cable from the aluminum carrying case. Plug the male end into the
MIC IN jack on the front of the PS-13 power supply, and run the female end to the mic stand
for your V13.
Make sure to leave enough slack and route the cable safely so it won’t be
able to trip someone. You may need to reposition your power supply and/or mic stand so
you have enough cable length.
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Plug the XLR cable from your mixer, interface, preamp, or other input device into the
OUTPUT jack of the PS-13 power supply. You do not need to run phantom power - the PS-13
provides the proper voltages to the V13 microphone.
Once again, make sure to leave
enough slack on the XLR cable and route it safely so it cannot trip someone.
3) Set up the V13 microphone.
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It’s always best to set up your V13 microphone last, and take it down first, whenever setting
up or putting away your gear. During other stages of setup, the microphone might
accidentally be bumped or knocked over.
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Remove the VLSM Shockmount from the aluminum carrying case. Thread it onto the
microphone stand until tight, and then position the shockmount.
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