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Senal CXGN Series User Manual

Senal CXGN Series User Manual

Professional gooseneck microphone

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CXGN SERIES
CARDIOID GOOSENECK
MICROPHONE
USER'S GUIDE

Table of Contents:

Introduction. . ............................2
Precautions. . .............................3
Overview.................................. 4
Instructions..........................5-9
Specifications........................10
Troubleshooting. . ...................11
Warranty. . ................................12

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents: Introduction......2 Precautions.......3 Overview........4 Instructions......5-9 Specifications......10 CXGN SERIES Troubleshooting.....11 CARDIOID GOOSENECK MICROPHONE Warranty........12...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing Senal. Senal’s.CXGN-series.Professional.Gooseneck.Microphone.is.designed.with.a.slim.and. stylish.profile.and.is.optimized.for.capturing.voices..The.microphone.is.perfect.for.video. conferences,.lectures,.and.meetings.due.to.its.frequency.response.that’s.tailored.for. intelligibile.speech...For.noisy.or.acoustically.untreated.rooms,.the.cardioid.polar.pattern. captures.the.sound.directly.in.front.of.it.while.it.reduces.off-axis.sound.and.noise. The.CXGN-series.microphones.integrate.into.most.AV.conferencing.systems.or.sound. systems..For.quiet.and.professional.audio,.balanced.output.rejects.unwanted.RF.and. EM.interference.and.noise,.even.over.long.cable.runs..The.microphone’s.all-metal. construction.will.ensure.long-lasting.performance.and.dependability,.even.under. demanding.conditions..A.flange.mount.and.hardware.is.included.for.mounting.the. microphone.to.a.desktop.or.podium..For.a.convenient.desktop.mounting.option,.a. weighted.microphone.base.is.available.separately. Introduction ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions •. Please.read.and.follow.these.instructions,.and.keep.this.manual.in.a.safe.place. •. Keep.this.product.away.from.water.and.any.flammable.gases.or.liquids. •. Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.or.repair.this.product. •. Handle.this.product.with.care. •. Use.only.parts.provided.by.the.manufacturer. •. Clean.this.product.with.only.a.soft,.dry.cloth. •. Make.sure.that.this.product.is.intact.and.that.there.are.no.missing.parts. •. All.images.are.for.illustrative.purposes.only. Precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Windscreen Gooseneck Microphone capsule Flange mount Locking nut XLR output Overview ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 5 Setting Up the CXGN Gooseneck Microphone Each.application.of.the.CXGN.Microphone.will.be.slightly.different.. The.following.scenarios.cover.frequently.used.setups. Live Lecture/Sound Reinforcement Mixing console This.is.ideal.in.an.auditorium.or. Power amplifier house.of.worship.where.a.voice. needs.to.be.amplified.for.an. audience. Note:.CXGN.microphones.need. Phantom power supply Power amplifier phantom.power.in.order.. to.operate. Video and Audio Conferencing CXGN.microphones.are. compatible.with.most.audio.and. Remote video conference system Power amplifier video.conferencing.systems..Refer. to.the.conferencing.system’s.user.
  • Page 6 Powering the CXGN Microphone The.CXGN.microphones.operate.on.phantom.power..Once.connected.to.the.power. source,.the.CXGN.mic.is.ready.to.work. Important!.When.integrating.the.CXGN.microphone.into.a.video.or.audio.conferencing. system,.or.using.it.with.a.mixing.board,.make.sure.that.phantom.power.is.enabled. Using the Windscreen The.CXGN.microphone.should.always.be.used.with.the.included.foam.windscreen..It. prevents.the.vocal.pops.that.occur.with.the.letters.P.and.B,.and.it.protects.the.mic. capsule.from.corrosive.moisture. To.install.the.windscreen,.slip.it.over.the.microphone.capsule. Microphone Placement The.optimum.placement.for.the.microphone.is.6.to.12.inches.from.the.source. Ideally,.the.microphone.should.be.pointed.directly.toward.the.source.to.capture.the.best. sound. Always.point.the.microphones.away.from.speakers.and.other.sources.of.unwanted.noise. Instructions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 7: Instructions

    Mounting Instructions A.flange.mount.is.included.with.the.CXGN.microphone.for.tabletop.or.desktop. installation..Follow.these.steps.for.mounting.the.flange.to.a.surface. 1.. Place.the.flange.on.the.mounting.surface.in.the.desired.location.for.the.microphone. 2.. Use.a.pencil.to.mark.the.flange.holes.and.the.center. hole.on.the.mounting.surface.. 3.. Remove.the.flange,.and.drill.a.center.hole. approximately.1¾.inch.(44.5.mm).in.diameter. through.the.mounting.surface.for.the.XLR. connector. 4.. With.a.small.drill.bit,.drill.three.starter.holes.for.the. attachment.screws. 5.. Replace.the.flange.over.the.holes,.and.screw.in.the.attachment.screws.until.the. flange.is.securely.flush.against.the.surface. Instructions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 8 6.. From.below.the.surface,.partially.screw.in.the. locking.nut,.but.don’t.tighten.it. 7.. Insert.the.base.of.the.microphone.into.the. flange.until.the.bottom.extends.beyond.the. bottom.of.the.locking.nut. 8.. Hold.the.microphone.in.place,.and.tighten.the. locking.nut.until.secure. 9.. Run.an.XLR.cable.underneath.the.surface,. and.connect.the.female.XLR.connector.to.the. gooseneck.. Instructions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 9 Using the CXGN Microphone with the Base The.CXBS-1.microphone.base.(sold.separately).sits.independently.on.a.tabletop,.desktop,. or.podium..It.can.be.used.with.a.video.conferencing.system.or.connected.to.a.mixing. board.for.sound.reinforcement.applications. 1.. Plug.the.gooseneck.into.the.XLR.input.of.the.base. 2.. Connect.the.XLR.cable.to.the.input.of.a.video.conferencing.system.or.a.mixing. board.. Important!.When.integrating.the.CXGN.microphone.into.a.video.or.audio.conferencing. system,.or.using.it.with.a.mixing.board,.make.sure.that.phantom.power.is.enabled. Instructions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Transducer Back.electret.condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Response 30.Hz.to.18.kHz Maximum Input Level 120.dB.(@1.kHz,.THD.<1%) Sensitivity -45.dB.±3.dB.(0.dB.=.1.V./.Pa.@1.Hz.indicated.by.open.circuit) Output Impedance 200.Ω.±30%.(@1,000.Hz) Power Requirements Phantom.power.DC.12.to.48.V Output Connector XLR.3-pin.male Housing Material Metal Gooseneck Length (including CXGN-12C:.16.3.in..(41.5.cm) base connector) CXGN-18C:.22.5.in..(57.1.cm) Gooseneck Diameter CXGN-12C: 0.5.in..(12.mm) CXGN-18C: 0.5.in..(12.mm) Dimensions (H ×...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Freaqency Response Graph Polar Pattern 0° 30° 330° 60° 300° 90° 270° 120° 240° 210° 150° 180° Frequency in Hertz Troubleshooting Problem Solution The.microphone. •. Make.sure.both.XLR.connectors.on.the.cable.are.fully.inserted.into.the. is.connected,.but. plugs.on.the.microphone.and.input.device.(conferencing.system.or.. there’s.no.sound. mixing.board). •. Make.sure.your.microphone.is.connected.to.an.XLR.port.with.phantom. power,.and.that.the.phantom.power.is.turned.on. •. Refer.to.your.AV.conferencing.system’s.user.manual.to.ensure.the.input. settings.are.correct. Troubleshooting ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Two-Year Limited Warranty This.Senal.product.is.warranted.to.the.original.purchaser.to.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship. under.normal.consumer.use.for.a.period.of.two.(2).years.from.the.original.purchase.date.or.thirty.(30).days. after.replacement,.whichever.occurs.later..The.warranty.provider’s.responsibility.with.respect.to.this.limited. warranty.shall.be.limited.solely.to.repair.or.replacement,.at.the.provider’s.discretion,.of.any.product.that.fails. during.normal.use.of.this.product.in.its.intended.manner.and.in.its.intended.environment..Inoperability.of.the. product.or.part(s).shall.be.determined.by.the.warranty.provider..If.the.product.has.been.discontinued,.the. warranty.provider.reserves.the.right.to.replace.it.with.a.model.of.equivalent.quality.and.function. This. warranty. does. not. cover. damage. or. defect. caused. by. misuse,. neglect,. accident,. alteration,. abuse,. improper.installation.or.maintenance..EXCEPT.AS.PROVIDED.HEREIN,.THE.WARRANTY.PROVIDER.MAKES. NEITHER.ANY.EXPRESS.WARRANTIES.NOR.ANY.IMPLIED.WARRANTIES,.INCLUDING.BUT.NOT.LIMITED. TO. ANY. IMPLIED. WARRANTY. OF. MERCHANTABILITY. OR. FITNESS. FOR. A. PARTICULAR. PURPOSE.. This.

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