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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT LAUTENAUDIO.COM Warranty This product has a 3 year limited warranty from the date of sale from an authorized Lauten Audio dealer or distributor. Items limited to 90-days coverage include shock mount bands, cases, boxes, cables, and vacuum tubes.
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A message from the founder Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the FC-357 Clarion FET condenser microphone. Your microphone was designed and built with pride by Lauten Audio. We are dedicated to providing recordists throughout the world with authentic, high quality, great sounding microphones.
Table of Contents Safety/Contents/Introduction Quick Start Guide/Sequence of Operation Description Power Requirements Connections Recommended Uses Placement and Techniques Care and Cleaning Technical Specifications Descriptions and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Safety/Contents/Introduction Safety Please make sure the equipment your microphone will be connected to meets or exceeds the safety regulations in force in your country and is utilizing a ground lead. Never disassemble your microphone while power is being supplied to it. Contents FC-357 microphone •...
Quick Start Guide/Sequence of Operation 1. Securely attach the microphone shock mount to a high-quality microphone stand and tighten the wing nut at the shock mount elbow. 2. Carefully thread the FC-357 into the shock mount. Tip: Rotating the microphone in the opposite direction of the bottom nut will assist with threading it into the shock mount.
Description This large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been thoughtfully designed with the feedback from sound engineers working in recording studios for many years. The microphone character was designed to offer a full and rich low and mid-range, as well as smooth and unique high mid and high frequencies.
Power Requirements The FC-357 microphone requires +48V phantom power. Phantom power can be found as a built-in feature on most modern recording interfaces and microphone preamplifiers, or you may use an external +48V phantom power supply. Do not connect this microphone to any power source other than +48v phantom power.
Recommended Uses The FC-357 is designed to offer you sonically smooth and rich recordings. We recommend using the FC-357 for micing solo voices and instruments and also for distance micing as overheads or room mics. The FC-357 may also be used to mic various other sources including but not limited to those listed below.
Placement and Techniques Below are general tips for microphone placement; the recording environment plays a significant role in the success of any technique. We suggest experimenting extensively. Distance from source: 6 to 12 inches. Pattern: Cardioid, use pop screen or foam Lead/Solo Vocals windscreen.
Care and Cleaning THERE ARE NO SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE THE MICROPHONE Only authorized Lauten Audio technicians should perform disassembly and maintenance on This microphone is a precise and delicate instrument. Do not drop or allow the microphone to collide with other objects as this may damage the internal components.
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