CONTENT ABOUT factory SAFETY INFORMATION overview delivery INCLUDES SETUP installation technical data trouble and countermeasure OPERATION AND STORAGE MANUFACTURER WARRANTy notes...
Russia. Being established at the dawn of development of broadcast networks in 1927 in the city of Tula, Oktava became an iconic brand known throughout the world. Gagarin said his famous “Let's go!” in the Oktava microphone.
SAFETY INFORMATION Before using the microphone, carefully read the operation manual. Keep the manual in a safe place, accessible for all users. Always handover the operation manual to third parties together with the microphone. Use the microphone only for its intended purpose in accordance with this manual.
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CAUTION! Before switching on the power supply unit, please, ensure that the power supply unit switch 110 V/220 V is switched to the position corresponding to the mains supply voltage! It is prohibited to open the microphone and the power supply unit! The warranty does not apply to items, opened by customers themselves.
overview Microphone МКL-5000 is wide-diaphragm capacitor microphone with lamp preamplifier designed for professional studio recordings. features 1” large-diaphragm condenser capsule: 2 gold-plateds diaphragms; microphone pre-amplifier, made on the radio tube; variable stepped polar response curve; type "circle", "cardioid", "figure-eight"; robust metal body; external power supply included in delivery;...
SETUP MICROPHONE INSTALLATION INTO SHOCK MOUNT 1. Screw the microphone shock absorber onto a sturdy, stable stand (Fig. 1). 2. Insert the microphone from above in the inner shock absorber ring and fasten it to the ring with a nut on bottom. To turn the microphone, use the butterfly thumb screw (Fig.
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power supply preparation In the front panel, there are the indicator lamp (1), the input connector (2), the output connector (3), on the back panel, there are the mains connector (4) and the mains switch (5). Fig. 3 The mains voltage selector 110V/220V (6) is located on the bottom panel.
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DO NOT NETWORK THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT WITHOUT CONNECTING THE WHOLE EQUIPMENT SET WITH CABLES AND EARTHING IT. CONNECTION 1. Set the switch (6) to the position corresponding to the voltage of the network used. 2. Insert the pin plug into the power filter unit (4). 3.
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installation 1. Install the microphone on the stand with a microphone clip or shock mount. 2. Connect the microphone to the equipment using a microphone cable. 3. Point the microphone toward the sound source. 4. In order to suppress external noise, make sure that there are no sources of parasitic noise in the microphone active zone (for example, computer fans).
technical data technical data of microphone Condenser microphone Transducer type with lamp preamp Polar patterns Circle, cardioid, figure-eight Acoustic principle Pressure gradient receiver Diaphragm diameter 25,4 mm / 1" Maximum sound pressure level 124 dB Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz Sensitivity at 1000 Hz 18 mV/Pa 25 dBA...
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0° 90° 180° AP «omni» 0° 90° 180° AP «cardioid» AP «figure-eight» 0° 90° 180°...
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technical data of power supply unit OUTPUT VOLTAGE The anode voltage is (100+5) V at the ripple ratio of 0.01% at most. The filament voltage is (6+0.25) V at the ripple ratio of 0.01% at most. LOAD CURRENT 3 mA for anode supply and 0.4 A for filament supply. RATED INPUT The rated input is 10 W at most, the input current does not exceed 50 mA.
Use a suitable shock absorber Transmission of (see page 10). structure-borne noise. Unvoiced Polar response curve is not Check that microphone is sound taken into account. installed correctly. Microphone should be directed to the sound source with the side with Oktava logo.
OPERATION AND STORAGE The microphone is designed for application in enclosed spaces at an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 45 °C and a relative humidity of 93% at an temperature 25 °C. Do not subject the microphone to sudden shocks or impacts. Do not allow water to enter the microphone.
No claim for a microphone will be accepted without certificate of sale. Please, dispose of the microphone at the local collection point for recyclable materials or at the recycling center after the end of its service life. Oktava PJSC Russia, 300000, Tula, Kaminsky str., 24 E-mail: service@oktavatula.ru...
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ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE unit type serial number Manufactured and approved Chief controller personal signature printed name year, month, day L.S. CERTIFICATE OF SALE unit type serial number dealer signature of seller printed name year, month, day L.S. THE GUARANTEE CONDITIONS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED signature of buyer printed name...
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WARRANTY CARD For warranty service (repair) No. 1 Professional microphone MKL-5000 product serial number date of receipt for repair full name of a person responsible for repairs signature L.S. WARRANTY CARD For warranty service (repair) No. 2 Professional microphone MKL-5000 product serial number date of receipt for repair full name of a person responsible for repairs...
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WARRANTY CARD For warranty service (repair) No. 1 Professional microphone MKL-5000 product serial numbe date of receipt for repair reason for repair seller signature of seller L.S.
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information on performed repairs L.S. of repair organization signature, printed name address of owner full name and signature of owner...
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WARRANTY CARD For warranty service (repair) No. 2 Professional microphone MKL-5000 product serial numbe date of receipt for repair reason for repair seller signature of seller L.S.
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information on performed repairs L.S. of repair organization signature, printed name address of owner full name and signature of owner...
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ПАО «Октава» 8 800 775 3 559 г. Тула, ул. Каминского, д. 24 E-mail: info@oktavatula.ru Oktavatula.ru...
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