Safety Instructions; Delivery Includes; Getting Started - Neumann.Berlin 180 Series Operating Manual

1. Introduction
This manual contains essential information for
the operation and care of the product you have
purchased. Please read the instructions carefully
and completely before using the equipment. Please
keep this manual where it will be accessible at all
times to all current and future users.
Additional information, in particular concerning
available accessories and Neumann service part-
ners, can always be found on our website: www.
neumann.com.
2.

Safety instructions

Before connecting the microphone please read
the included Safety Guide and Quick Guide! Also
available for download at www.neumann.com.
Repairs and servicing are to be carried out only by
experienced, authorized service personnel. Unau-
thorized opening or modification of the equipment
shall void the warranty.
Use the equipment only under the conditions speci-
fied in the "Technical data" section.
Allow the equipment to adjust to the ambient tem-
perature before switching it on.
Do not operate the equipment if it has been dam-
aged during transport.
Always run cables in such a way that there is no
risk of tripping over them.
Unless required for operation, ensure that liquids
and electrically conductive objects are kept at
a safe distance from the equipment and its con-
nections.
Do not use solvents or aggressive cleansers for
cleaning purposes.
Dispose of the equipment in accordance with the
regulations applicable to the respective country.
3. Description
The microphone has the intended purpose of con-
verting acoustic signals into electrical signals.
The "Series 180" condenser miniature micro-
phones use the "fet 100®" technique with a trans-
formerless microphone circuit and capsules with
omnidirectional (KM 183), cardioid (KM 184) and
hypercardioid (KM 185) pick-up patterns.
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This series features:
• exceptionally low inherent self-noise and high-
est overload capability
• the reliable transformerless "fet 100®" circuit
design
• exceptionally clear sound reproduction free of
coloration
• very smooth frequency curves, matching
0° sound incidence, with the pressure-gradi-
ent transducers KM 184 and KM 185. Signals
within a pick-up angle of ± 135° are reproduced
without any coloration.
4.

Delivery includes

• Microphone
• Swivel mount SG 21 bk
• Windscreen WNS 100
5.

Getting Started

Mounting the microphone
Attach the microphone to a stable, sturdy stand.
Use an elastic suspension, for the mechanical sup-
pression of structure-borne noise.
If required, use a windscreen or popscreen from
our range of accessories in order to suppress wind
or pop noise.
Connecting the microphone
Caution: An incorrect power supply can
damage the microphone!
When connecting the cables, ensure that the con-
nectors are locked correctly.
Caution: Very loud noise can damage loud-
speakers or your hearing!
Minimize the volume of connected playback and
recording equipment before connecting the mi-
crophone.
Using a suitable cable, connect the microphone to
the microphone input of the audio equipment to
be used for subsequent processing.
Switch on the P48 phantom power supply of your
audio equipment.
Gradually increase the volume of the connected
equipment. Set the gain of the connected equip-
ment so that no distortion occurs at the highest
sound pressure level.