User manual RODE NT5

[. . . ] We at thank you for investing in our product and with the appropriate care, it will serve you well for many years to come. Please take the time to read the following information which will help you to achieve the best possible performance from your NT5. Peter Freedman Microphones SPECIFICATIONS: Capsule: Externally polarised 1/2" (13mm) pressure-gradient condenser. J-FET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Cardioid (see graph). Active Electronics: Pickup Patter: Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (see graph) Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa +/- 2dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. [. . . ] Please make all cable connections before applying power to the microphone, and never remove the microphone cable while the power is connected. Ensure that the microphone cable is connected Pin2 +, Pin 3 ­ and Pin 1 Earth (Ground). 5. The microphone will take about six seconds to stabilize. Adjust the mixer gain so that the Peak light flashes on the peaks of the `program source' to be recorded (Instrument or voice). Microphone technique or `how' to get the sound you want, requires experimentation. We suggest that you start with the channel EQ set to OFF or FLAT (no boost or cut). Try to get the sound you want by placing either reflective or absorbent panels at various angles adjacent to the source being recorded. Changing the acoustic properties of the space the microphone is in is our recommended initial approach for obtaining the best sound quality. (Remember, you cannot change a rooms acoustic properties with EQ). When you have the best sound quality achievable with this approach, then equalization and effects such as reverb, or indeed any other signal-processing can be used for enhancement, but should be used sparingly. This user manual is not intended as a lesson in microphone and recording technique; many excellent publications are available with that objective, but please note that whether using NT5's in mono, or stereo, as overheads, or for close mic'ing, there is no substitute for experimentation in achieving optimum positioning. Move the NT5's, adjust the gains, and ensure that the sound you are monitoring is the sound you prefer. The NT5's frequency response and SPL handling enable it to respond well to most musical instruments and with correct use, we are confident of your satisfaction. It is important that you listen to the sound source naturally before you begin mic set up for recording (ears only). If you don't like what you hear, you won't like what you record!A bad sounding guitar, voice or drum will record that way! Some tips that may be helpful: 1. Condenser microphones do not like moisture!The NT5, like all studio microphones, should be kept dry at all times. [. . . ] To protect your warranty, any service that requires dismantling must be performed by a qualified service agent. Warranty Service: All products are warranted for one year from date of purchase. The warranty card or on-line registration (www. rodemic. com) should be used to register your microphone. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear, modification, shippingdamage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide. [. . . ]