Preface Dear Customer, Professional Recording Microphone Thank you for purchasing Takstar SM-18 PRO In order to better understand and use the product, please read this manual carefully. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our local dealer. Features •...
• Cardioid Sensitivity: -39dB±3dBV • Power Requirement: 48V phantom power (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz) • Mic Dimensions: 157x55x38mm • Sensitivity Attenuation: -10dB • Mic Weight: approx. 372g Note: The above data is measured by Takstar laboratory, and Takstar has the final interpretation right!
SM-18 PRO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING MICROPHONE Function Descriptions 1. Polar Pattern Control: 1) Switch to “ ”: uni-directional, the most common pickup pattern used to pick up sound from the front, usually from a single source. Most effective in terms of feedback control, environmental noise suppression, and sound isolation between multiple performers.
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2 The front side of the mic is silkscreened with the model number “SM-18 PRO”and a “ ” cardioid symbol. Face the front side towards the sound source. Install the mic onto the shock mount by tightening the bottom screws until fully secured.
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SM-18 PRO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING MICROPHONE 3 Fasten the pop screen onto the shock mount via the bottom clip. 4 Using the XLR male-to-female cable, connect the mic to an audio device (e.g., audio interface, mixing console) with built-in 48V phantom power supply, or use an external 48V power supply (not included) if none;...
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SM-18 PRO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING MICROPHONE ② Connection for audio device without built-in 48V phantom power: Female XLR to 3.5mm Audio Cable Audio Interface 48V Phantom Power Male/Female XLR Cable 5 Fix the connection cable onto the mic stand or boom arm, and leave a section/loop of cable at the mic.
SM-18 PRO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING MICROPHONE Safety Instructions To avoid electric shock, overheat, fire, radiation, explosion, mechanical risk and injury or property loss due to improper use, please read and observe the following items before use: 1. Please check if the power of the connected equipment matches with that of this product before operation.
This manual contains up-to-date technical specifications as of printing. However, specifications contained herein may not conform to your particular product since Takstar is constantly improving its products. For the latest version/more information, please visit our website: https://www.takstar.com/ Specifications, devices or accessories available may vary from region to region. If you have any questions, please contact our local dealer.
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