User manual ART M-FIVE

[. . . ] The ART M-Five has been engineered to deliver incredibly open and natural sounding recordings available only from a classic ribbon microphone design. The active element of the M-Five is a very thin corrugated aluminum ribbon mounted under low tension between the poles of a strong magnet. [. . . ] the microphone's chassis is precision-tooled aluminum alloy with a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh windscreen. The included shock-mount virtually eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at the same time safely securing the microphone in any position needed during the recording process. Please Note: The M-Five should always be stored upright in the carrying case when the microphone is not in use. When not in use, always keep the M-Five in the carrying case provided and always store the microphone vertically. The ribbon element in the microphone can 'sag' if the microphone is stored horizontally for long periods of time, and this will degrade the microphone's overall performance. It is never a good idea to apply any phantom power to your M-Five. Although there is a protection circuit in series with the microphone's XLR input, accidents can happen. If voltage does make it to the microphone element, it could irreparably damage the ribbon. L Low-Mass Aluminum Ribbon Element L Figure-8 Audio Directionality with Extended Sweet Spot L Extremely Natural Sounding ­ Ideal for Critical Vocal & Instrument Tracking L Easily Handles Ultra-high Sound Pressure Levels (up to148dB) L Fast accurate Transient Response with Stunning Realism L Low Residual Noise L No Power Supply Required L Aluminum Carrying Case & Deluxe Cradle Shockmount Included All ribbon microphones require special care and careful handling or they may be seriously damaged. In order to ensure long life for your M-Five please always do the following: 1. [. . . ] Protect the microphone from any sudden or strong blasts of air movement from ever reaching your microphone, as it can tear and / or irreparably damage the fragile ribbon element. When using an M-Five, it may be advisable to use a pop filter, to protect the ribbon from percussive events and excessive moisture. [. . . ]