User manual RODE NTK

[. . . ] You have chosen a very special audio product which is the culmination of an extensive development program. Our brief was to produce a truly superior valve condenser microphone. The finest components, and an uncompromising build philosophy ensure that your creative efforts will gain their just rewards. ® The NTK comes complete with the following accessories. Power Supply (NTK-PS) NTK Cable (NTR-C) Power Cable (PL100) Stand Adaptor (M2) Available as an optional extra: Shock Mount (SM2) SPECIFICATIONS: · Capsule: · Active Electronics: Externally polarised 1'' pressuregradient condenser Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; vacuum-tube input with bi-polar buffering. [. . . ] Ensure that both these plugs are correctly aligned and pushed firmly into their respective sockets. · Now connect a microphone cable to the output socket of the power supply taking that output into your mixer/pre-amplifier. We suggest you use a high quality microphone cable preferably with gold-plated contacts. Use as short a cable as is reasonable, as long cables can adversely affect sound quality. Ensure the cable is balanced and connected Pin 2+ Pin 3- and Pin 1 screen. · Ensure that the NTK is fixed securely (using the M2 stand mount, or optional SM2 shock mount) to a stable microphone stand. The NTK condenser microphone is a precision instrument, and should not be dropped, banged or knocked. · Connect the power supply to the mains supply, and you are ready to switch on and begin using the NTK. · When you switch on the unit, the blue LED on the power supply will not glow immediately, it will gradually glow brighter then stabilize. It is powered by the filament voltage in the NTK's valve, which takes a few seconds to `warm up', so the LED is in fact not only an on/off indicator, it also shows when the microphone is stable and ready for use. Although power is normally achieved in approximately 12 seconds, it is wise to allow a minute or two to really ensure that the NTK is ready for use. · For vocal use, we recommend the use of a `Pop-Stopper' wind screen, which will help to reduce high-level plosives which are evident when `B' and `P' sounds are emitted within close proximity to the microphone. · If an Earth Loop is present, (a mains frequency hum), there is a Ground Lift switch on the back panel of the power supply which should be raised to the `lift' position. (see 4. ) This earth loop can appear when two devices which are both earthed are connected together. 4. NEVER REMOVE THE MAINS EARTH Doing so can have lethal consequences ACHTUNG: LEBENSGEFAHR!ENTFERNE NIEMALS DEN SCHUTZLEITER NON SCOLLEGATE IL FILO DI TERRA Potrebbe essere molto pericoloso per il rischio di scosse elettriche RELIEZ IMPERATIVEMENT L'ALIMENTATION A LA PRISE TERRE sous risque mortel d'électrocution NUNCA MANIPULE LA TOMA DE TIERRA, ESTA ACCION PUEDE TENER GRAVES CONSECUENCIAS NOTE: There are NO user-serviceable parts inside the Classic II supply, but there ARE potentially lethal voltages. If the supply does not work correctly, you should consult either the dealer you purchased the microphone from, or a qualified electronic technician. DO NOT under any circumstance open the unit yourself. ACHTUNG: Das Classic II Netzteil enthält keine Teile, die vom Benutzer repariert werden können. ¨ ¨ Gefahr: Das Gerät enthält spannungführende Bauteile! [. . . ] LA UNIDAD. Warranty Service: All products are warrantied for one year from your date of purchase and the warranty card or on-line registration (www. rodemicrophones. 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. [. . . ]