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SABINE Phantom Mic Rider Pro PMR-GP2 Operating Manual

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The Phantom Mic Rider is
designed to work with industry
standard (DIN & IEC) phantom
power sources. For more
information see Specifications on
page 21 of this operating guide.
For Series 2 & 3 Phantoms
Operating Guide

Table of Contents

Installation - GP2,3
Installation - HH2,3
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MADE IN USA
PATENT PENDING

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    For Series 2 & 3 Phantoms PMR-GP2 Operating Guide Table of Contents Introduction Features Installation - GP2,3 Installation - HH2,3 Operation Tips & Troubleshooting Specifications 21 Warranty PMR-HH3 The Phantom Mic Rider is designed to work with industry standard (DIN & IEC) phantom power sources.

  • Page 2: Pmr-Gp2

    Phantom Mic Rider Pro Models: Series 2: with Automatic Gain Control, Proximity and Plosive Con- trol, and Adjustable IR Gate PMR-GP2-12: for gooseneck mics, with 12” Sensor cable PMR-GP2-18: for gooseneck mics, with 18” Sensor cable PMR-HH2: for handheld mics Series 3: with Adjustable IR Gate only PMR-GP3-12: for gooseneck mics, with 12”...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on getting your new Phantom Mic Rider Pro! This operating guide covers the use of the Series 2 and 3 models of the Phantom. Follow the directions that apply to your model. For your convenience each section of this guide is marked as follows indicating which model is explained.
  • Page 4 Your box contains the following items: • One Phantom Mic Rider Pro • One IR Sensor cord with connector. Some models sold without this item. • Eight metal clips in various sizes for attaching the IR Sen- sor cable to your gooseneck mic. • Three plastic clips to attach the IR Sensor to the goose- neck and one for mounting it under a table or podium. • One Allen wrench for adjusting the orientation of the Phantom. • One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security cover. • One small straight screwdriver for adjusting the controls. • One plastic programming Phantom Tool. • This Operating Guide • One Phantom Mic Rider with built-in IR sensor • One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security cover. • One small straight screwdriver for adjusting the controls.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features Your new Sabine Phantom Mic Rider Pro is the first phantom-powered audio processor unit that provides these four powerful features: • Automatic Gain Control Helps maintain level as you move toward and away from the mic. (Series 2 only) • Proximity Effect Control Reduces the excess bass sound as you get closer to the mic - maintains flat frequency response at all distances from the mic.
  • Page 6 Installing the Phantom Above the table or podium 1. Mute the audio channel for the microphone you have selected to use with the Phantom. Remove the mic from the base or podium and set it aside. 2. Plug the Phantom (PMR-GP2 or 3) into the same base con- nector as the mic, as shown in Figure 1. The Phantom requires phantom power - when you plug in the Phantom you should see the LED turn green indicating phantom power is present.
  • Page 7 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Connecting IR Sensor cable Installing the Phantom...
  • Page 8 Installing the Phantom Changing the Orientation of the Phantom If necessary you can change the orientation of the Phantom so it conforms to the connector on your mic base or podium, as shown in Figure 3. 1. Use the included Allen wrench and loosen the set screws as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 9 Installing the Phantom Changing the Orientation of the Phantom FIGURE 3 If the Phantom mounts like this, then loosen the Allen screws as described on the previous page. Turn the Phantom no more than 1/2 half turn counter- clockwise. Tighten the screws and the Phantom will be properly oriented.
  • Page 10 Installing the Phantom Below the table or podium (Refer to Figure 4 on next page) 1. Mute the audio channel for the installed microphone you have selected to use with the Phantom. Working below the podium or table, remove audio cable from the mic. 2.
  • Page 11 Installing the Phantom Below the table or podium FIGURE 4 IR sensor and cable To mixer...
  • Page 12 Installing the Phantom Handheld microphones 1. Mute the audio channel for the handheld microphone you have selected to use with the Phantom. Remove the audio cable from the mic. 2. Plug the Phantom (PMR-HH2 or 3) into the microphone as shown below in Figure 5, and reconnect the audio cable.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operating the Phantom The Phantom’s controls are hidden behind a security cover. Remove the cover using the included Phillips head screwdriver and hold on to those screws. Two pots, two buttons, and one 3-color LED are used to program your Phantom. The factory default settings will work well for al- most any situation, and you can adjust them to suit your needs using the provided Phantom Tool and screwdriver.
  • Page 14 Operating the Phantom The Phantom is designed to be ready to go very quickly. First you will set the Phantom’s microphone sensitivity to match your microphone, then adjust the Proximity and Plosive controls. Match Microphone Sensitivity (Series 2 only) 1. Make sure your Phantom is installed as described in “Install- ing the Phantom” shown on pages 6 - 12. Remove the security cover.
  • Page 15 Operating the Phantom AGC, Proximity & Plosive Control Setup (Series 2 only) 1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “Installing the Phantom” previously. Remove the security cover. 2. Use the small straight screwdriver to adjust the PROX control. Your unit is shipped with the control set half way between no control and maximum control.
  • Page 16 Operating the Phantom 4. You can further adjust this control to maintain a constant level at the mic. This compensates for people moving too far from the mic, or speaking very loudly at close range. Experiment until you find a good setting that provides a good sound for your mic and the people that use it. IR Sensor Installation (Series 2 &...
  • Page 17 Operating the Phantom IR Gate Setup - Range (Series 2 & 3) 1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “Install- ing the Phantom” previously. Remove the security cover. IR Range Adjust: Use this to adjust the distance at which the IR sensor will turn the mic on or off.
  • Page 18 Operating the Phantom IR Gate Setup - Time (Series 2 & 3) 1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “In- stalling the Phantom” previously. IR Time Adjust: Use this to adjust the amount of time it takes the IR Sensor to turn off the mic once you move outside the IR Range as described on the previous page.
  • Page 19 Operating the Phantom IR Gate Setup - Disable (Series 2 & 3) 1. You can disable this Gate function by simply unplugging the sensor’s jack from the Phantom. The LED will now be green. 2. You can also disable the IR Gate by removing the secu- rity cover and pushing and holding the IR TIME button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 20: Tips & Troubleshooting

    Tips and Troubleshooting 1. Reset: If for any reason you need to return the Phantom IR settings to the factory default settings, use the Phantom tool and push both IR buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. 2. Distortion: If you hear any distortion try lowering (turn counter-clockwise) the Phantom’s Sensitivity (SEN) setting.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications • Minimum phantom power requirement: Series 2: 20V @ 3mA Series 3: 15V @ 1 mA • Frequency Response: +/-1.5dB (30Hz to 20kHz) • Dynamic Range: 115dB typ (unweighted) • Distortion: < 0.05% @ 1kHz • Propagation Delay: 0 ms • Audio connector: 3-pin XLR • Input Resistance: 20k Ohm • IR Sensor Detection Range: approximately 3, 6, or 9 feet • IR Sensor Time to turn off: approximately 5, 10, or 15 sec • Dimensions: 2.5” x 1.6” x 1.2” (6.4 cm x 4 cm x 3 cm) The Phantom Mic Rider works with phantom power sources that conform to industry standards (DIN standard 45 596 or IEC standard 268-15A). Devices that do not conform can be modified to meet the standard, or external phantom power supplies can be used.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    FOR EACH COUNTRY. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SABINE, INC. (“SABINE”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workman- ship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase PROVlDED, however, that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions, exclu-...
  • Page 23 FREIGHT COLLECT, to you, the purchaser. Sabine’s liability to the purchaser for damages from any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action, including negligence, is limited to the actual damages up to the greater of $500.00 or an amount equal to the purchase price of the product that caused the damage or that is the subject of or is directly related to the cause of action.
  • Page 24 Register your Sabine products online at: www.Sabine.com Manufactured by: Sabine, Inc. 13301 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA +(386) 418-2000 Fax: +(386) 418-2001 www.Sabine.com Sabine@Sabine.com © 2008 Sabine, Inc. PMR 080604...

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