User manual M-AUDIO 1B-FET MICROPHONE

[. . . ] If your box does not include the following items, please contact your dealer immediately: GT33 / 55 / 57 / Model 1B-FET 1) Groove Tubes microphone 1) hard case 1) hard mount GT44 / 66 / 67 / Model 1B 1) Groove Tubes microphone 1) GT PSM1 power supply 1) 25-foot, 6-pin soft audio cable 1) AC power cable 1) hard mount 1) shock mount 1) hard case Important: Please fill out and mail your warranty card immediately so that we may provide you with optimal support for your microphone. · · Always keep the power supply (if applicable) away from moisture as well. Never disassemble the mic, except to exchange capsules as prescribed on the GT33 and GT44. In particular, never touch the gold diaphragm, as this would ruin the mic. [. . . ] This pattern is also ideal for live recording sessions where isolation is important, including minimizing bleed between a vocalist and their own instrument. · Omni Omnidirectional pattern picks up sounds without directional discrimination. Use omni to capture room resonance, yielding a more open sound compared to the more "beamy" quality of cardioid. It's great for vocal groups, Foley sound effects, and realistic acoustic instruments. Omni is also less sensitive to the proximity of a vocalist to the microphone. · Figure 8 The figure-8, or bidirectional, pattern is excellent for capturing a duet or interview with a single mic. The ­40dB side rejection spec also makes it great for isolating an instrument like a snare from the rest of a drum kit. Figure 8 is also one of the key components to M/S (mid-side) miking--a technique for recording stereo that many pros utilize exclusively. (Continued on reverse. . . ) Connections and Phantom Power Groove Tubes microphones output a balanced, low impedance signal. As such they require the additional signal boost gained from connection to mic-level inputs of a preamp or mixer channel. As with all condenser microphones, your Groove Tubes condenser requires power in order to operate. GT33 / 55 / 57 / Model 1B-FET If you have a GT33, GT55, GT57 or Model 1B-FET, you will need to connect the mic via XLR to a preamp or mixer channel strip that supplies +48-volt phantom power. (Phantom power shares the same XLR cable as the audio from the microphone). In order to avoid loud pops that can damage components like speakers and microphones, always perform the following in the order presented: 1. GT44 / 66 / 67 / Model 1B If you have a GT44, GT66, GT67 or Model 1B, the included PSM1 power supply provides the required power to the microphone. (While no external phantom power is required, the presence of phantom power will not harm the microphone or power supply. ) In order to avoid loud pops that can damage components like speakers and microphones, always perform the following in the order presented: 1. [. . . ] Otherwise, it is recommended that the pad remain disengaged in order to benefit from the best signal-to-noise ratio. Roll-off Filter All Groove Tubes microphones, except the Model 1B and Model 1B-FET, feature a switch to roll off frequencies below 75Hz. This is useful in reducing or eliminating low frequency noise such as floor rumbles, mic stand noise and passing trucks, etc. . It can also be used to help eliminate the proximity effect present when using cardioid patterns. [. . . ]