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HUM RS-2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    However HUM Audio Devices reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time without prior notice. This document is the property of HUM Audio Devices and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or full without the authorisation of HUM Audio Devices.

  • Page 3: Foreword & Introduction

    Thank you for the confidence you have shown towards HUM Audio Devices by purchasing the RS-2 Stereo Ribbon Recording System. You have choosed an unique, high end tool which will help you to get excellent recordings. RS-2 is a result of over two years of meticulous development, careful audiophile quality component selection, and extensive studio testing during real sessions to get THAT sound.

  • Page 4: Operation Safety

    Be careful to not insert any object into any of the PSU chassis openings. You can otherwise easily come into contact with dangerous voltage or cause a damaging short circuit. Never allow any fluids to be spilled or sprayed on the RS-2 PSU. Such actions can lead to dangerous electrical shocks or fire! Never cover up the ventilation slots on the top of the PSU unit.

  • Page 5: Replacement Parts

    Do not use any solvents, as these can damage the chassis, rubbers or wood finish. Use a clean, dry cloth (if necessary, with an acid-free cleaning oil). Great for cleaning RS-2 's anodised mic body and front panels is dry micro fibre cloth. Disconnect the device from power source before cleaning.

  • Page 6: Active And Passive Mode

    This mode is similar to other ribbon microphones, when you decide to use your favourite mic preamps. In this case you don't need to connect PSU and Remote Controller at all, and have mic level signals directly from RS-2 mic body to your external preamps.

  • Page 7: Installation And Connections (Active Mode)

    RS-2 system connection scheme in Active Mode: RS-2 microphone set has XLR cable for connecting Remote Controller and special high quality 14-pin cable for connecting PSU included in the RS-2 set. 6 meters of 14-pin cable length should be more than enough in all typical studio...

  • Page 8: Power Supply Unit

    Remote Controller. You can easily use existing studio cables or multicores to do connectons between studio rooms, or if you are setting the RS-2 mic in studio room or record yourselves - you can also take the RS-2 conroller with you to tweak the sound there.

  • Page 9: Hand Lever Operation

    Although it is safe to turn on/off PSU or reconect RS-2 system on working monitors, it is good to get into the habit of muting the monitors output before making any substantial changes in any of your audio connections.

  • Page 10: Stereo L/R (Blumlein) And M/S Modes

    Stereo L/R (Blumlein) and M/S modes In active mode, RS-2 can record 2 channel audio in three modes: Stereo L/R (Blumlein), M/S encoded and M/S decoded into L/R, with stereo image fully controlled by tweaking Remote Controller gain pots. Rotatable mic head can easily change RS-2 recording mode from Stereo L/R to M/S, without any need to change stand and mounting position.

  • Page 11: Using Remote Controller

    ! Using Remote Controller Our genuine remote control system designed for RS-2 gives you an access to all functions, including high-end M/S matrix decoder, switchable Lo-Cut Filters, DIM, Phase Invert for both channels simultaneously and very special „AIR” mode.
  • Page 12 POWER When this green led diode is lit – means the RS-2 system is in Active Mode and connection with Remote Controller is correct. You can then operate all functions. LEFT [Side], RIGHT [Mid] Gain pots respectively for left and right channel. Gain varies from +20dB (position 0) to + 60 dB (position 13).

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Ribbon motors type: Two, custom built 1,8 micron aluminium foil, at fixed 90 degrees configuration. Shielded with copper. Mic Head: Rotatable, position marked L/R and M/S. 45 degrees of rotation with spring locking mechanisms. Preamps: Two discrete class-A mic preamps based on legendary Jensen JE990 op-amp built into mic body.
  • Page 14 Weight: Mic: 2,1 kg (incl. suspension) PSU: 1,6 kg Remote Controller: 0,53 kg RS-2 set in Flight Case: 10,1 kg Dimensions: Mic body Length: 421,5 mm (without PSU and diameter: 70mm (lower), 60mm (upper) Remote rubber feet) spider external diameter: 140mm Length: 245mm (incl.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    This Warranty does not apply to any defect, failure, or damage due to any cause other than defects in materials or workmanship of the product. HUM Audio Devices will not be responsible for damage to, or failure of, or need for repair or correction of any product, which occurs as a result of...

  • Page 16: Limitations Of Liability

    Limitations of Liability In no event will HUM Audio Devices be liable for any damages, including loss of data, lost profits, cost of cover or other special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the unit, however caused and on any theory of liability.
  • Page 17 RS-2 SESSION RECALL SHEET MIC HEAD POSITION: SESSION: ARTIST: TRACK: ENGINEER: DATE: STUDIO: NOTES: -16-...

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