User manual AKG SOLIDTUBE

[. . . ] use only attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer!Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time! refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. [. . . ] For this, please use only the 10 m (30 ft. ) long multi-core cable "MK-SOLID" which is likewise included in the delivery. The audio can likewise be taken balanced from the power supply unit by means of an XLR-3 connector. A special elastic shockmount ­ "H-Solid" is supplied and should always be used to connect the microphone to floor stands or booms. The clamp of the shockmount is pushed on to the microphone from below while turning gently until the SOLIDTUBE type block can be seen again below the clamp. This makes it impossible for the microphone to slide out of the mounting unintentionally because this is prevented, on the one side, by the raised type block and, on the other side, by the grid cap with its larger external diameter. Intentional removal of the microphone from the shockmount is then only possible by simultaneously turning and pulling the microphone body away from the shockmount. After fitting the microphone into the shockmount, it can be screwed on to stands or booms with standard 3/8 or 5/8 inch threaded 8 The SOLIDTUBE is equipped with a large diaphragm capsule with cardioid characteristics which can thus handle nearly all tasks occurring in recording studios. Although the microphone is provided with an built-in pop screen, an adequate distance to the microphone of at least 20 to 30 cm (approx. ) should be maintained, or the "W-SOLID" wind/pop screen supplied should be used in order to prevent unwanted popping noises on the sensitive microphone diaphragm, especially when using the microphone for singing. Another way to prevent popping noises is by using the StudioPopfilter PF 80 which can be obtained as an option from AKG. After switching on the microphone power on the power supply unit, Please allow a few minutes for the tube to warm up so as to get the full, warm "tube sound". If the microphone should be used with extremely loud sources of sound e. , then it is advisable to push the attenuation switch on the microphone housing downwards to the ­20 dB position. With this you can be certain that any distortions do not come from the microphone but either from the sound source itself or from the equipment connected after the microphone such as, for example, input stages of mixing consoles or other causes. Over of the accepted operating voltage should be necessary then this can be done very easily with a small flat-bladed screwdriver. Before doing this, please remove the mains connection cable from the mains supply!Place the screwdriver in the notch provided for this on the fuse holder, press the spring-loaded tongue gently to the right in the direction of the voltage indicator and lever the whole fuse holder out of the socket. Then, please pull the light plastic part with the fuse out of the carrier part, turn the fuse link through 180º and insert it again in the carrier part until it engages. the desired mains voltage should now appear in the window. The complete carrier part can then be inserted into the socket again until this also engages. You can also proceed in exactly the same way should the unit fuse ever be damaged. [. . . ] All surfaces can be cleaned from time to time with (industrial) methylated spirits or alcohol. The foam windscreen is best cleaned with a mild detergent solution and is immediately ready for use when dry. Operating principle: Directional characteristics: Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: Frequency range: Electrical impedance: Recommended load impedance: Pre-attenuation: Bass cut: Equivalent noise level conforming to DIN 45405 (CCIR 468-2): Equivalent noise level conforming to DIN 45412 (A-weighted): Signal-to-noise ratio ref. Sound pressure for k = 3%: (pre-attenuation 0/­20 dB) Powering: Connector: External dimensions: Weight: Gross weight incl. [. . . ]