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Proper Care and Handling
Your new VR88 ribbon microphone is a sophisticated audio instrument and with
proper care and handling it will provide years of enjoyable and reliable perfor-
mance. Follow each point below to ensure a your microphone remains in good
condition.
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Handle the VR88 carefully and avoid dropping the microphone.
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Always store the VR88 in its case. It's a good idea to keep the case upright
so that the microphone is at a ninety-degree angle with the floor or storage
shelves.
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Be mindful of, and protect the microphone's ribbon element from direct
blasts of air.
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Whenever possible, use a pop filter on vocals and other plosive sounds to
avoid excessive blasting on the ribbon element.
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Be sure to lower the mixer's channel and master faders when connecting or
disconnecting the microphone, and when switching the phantom power sup-
ply on and off.
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Be sure to use good working, high quality cables.
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Keep the microphone clean and free from contact with any foreign particles.
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Don't use the VR88 in close proximity of an AC motor.
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While traveling on an aircraft, never transport the VR88 in a nonpressurized
luggage compartment. If possible, hand carry it on to the plane.
VR88 Active Velocity Ribbon Microphone
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