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CM500 电子管麦克风 PROFESSIONAL TUBE MICROPHONE...
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若存在有疑问或者您有宝贵的建议, 可通过拨打得胜官方服务热线400 6828 333或微信扫描二维码关注得胜官方公众号与我们联系。 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing Takstar CM500 Professional Tube Microphone. To better understand and use the product, please read this manual thoroughly. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our local after-sales service.
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更高品质娱乐生活的梦想, 成为您身边值得信赖的声音伙伴! Guangdong Takstar Electronic Co., Ltd. was founded back in 1995 and over the years we've become a well-respected Chinese brand, known both domestically and abroad for our great audio solutions. We have the ability to handle everything in-house ‒ from R&D and design to manufacturing, sales, and support. Our team of audio engineers are truly experts in their field.
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予声音以柔和细腻的质感。 锌合金材质本体, 艺术美感兼具, 独显大气雍华。 Our CM500 is a multifunctional tube mic with low-frequency attenuation, sensitivity controls, and nine different polar patterns. It’s the result of extensive research and development by our engineering wizards. From material selection to packaging, we have rigorous production standards to ensure quality at every step. Precise construction and a custom tube circuit deliver a warm, natural sound quality with a gentle, nuanced texture.
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结合现代时尚前卫造型设计, 不断勾勒与完善出既具有复古韵味, 又符合当下审美趋势的科技感外观。 The story behind the CM500 involved pushing technical boundaries and keen aesthetic observation. We maintained classic tube mic elements but added a visible tube window, allowing the warmth to truly shine through. We combined vintage looks with modern, cutting-edge styling ‒ blending retro flair with contemporary tastes.
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一如既往, 我们的产品开发始于功能需求, 设计塑造独特形态。 产品外观设计工程师借助建模软件, 反复推敲产品的每 一个轮廓与细节, 无论是尺寸、 布局、 功能、 旋钮的手感及每一个零部件等方面, 都力求提升用户使用体验和实现设计理念的初衷。 Brewing Vision: The seed of the CM500 was planted through studying different audio applications. We aimed to create an innovative tube mic delivering enveloping, lush tones for flexible recording setups.
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电路设计阶段 / CIRCUIT DESIGN 电子管麦克风电路设计是一个复杂而精细的过程, 合适的电子管选择、 信号路径规划、 电源设计、 电路布局与布线以及安全性等因素都尤为关键。 我们对每一支电子管进行性能 测试, 包括增益、 噪声、 失真等指标, 严格筛选出性能稳定的电子管, 确保其与各元件能够协同工作, 以实现温暖、 柔和的电子管音色, 保留丰富的声音细节。 通过反复测试和调整, 严谨的布线和电路板布局得以完成, 并成功将声音信号在传输过程中的损失和干扰最小化。 此外, 我们还充分考虑了实用性和适应性, 设计了可调节的灵敏度衰减和低切滤波器 功能, 以适应不同录音环境和各种音频录制任务。 Circuit design for a tube mic is an intricate process. Proper tube selection, signal routing, power supply, layout and wiring are all critical. We tested each tube's gain, noise and distortion, carefully selecting ones ensuring harmonious operation for our desired warm, gentle tube sound whilst retaining rich detail.
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原型机制作与迭代优化 / PROTOTYPING & OPTIMIZATION 在产品开发的关键阶段, 我们通过零部件加工与制作、 组装与调试等多个工序, 成功制作了一系列原型机。 这些原型机不仅见证了我们的付出与坚持, 更为产品设计师和工程师提供 了不断探索优化和追求完美的空间。 At this critical stage, we assembled series of working prototypes through machining, assembly and testing. Witnessing our efforts come to life, these prototypes also provided our designers and engineers invaluable opportunities to continuously explore improvements and push towards perfection.
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为了确保产品的性能与市场需求的高度契合, 我们将其送往音频圈达人、 音乐制作人等进行真实录音环境的评测, 他们以其丰富的经验为我们提供了许多有价值的反馈和建议。 正 是基于这些有针对性的反馈 To ensure optimum product-market fit, we sent prototypes for real world testing by audio professionals and music producers. Their wealth of experience yielded much valuable feedback and suggestions.
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我们得以对产品进行更加精准的优化和改良迭代,使产品的功能要求、声音特性等方面达到我们的预期。 Incorporating these targeted insights enabled even more precise optimization and refinement of functionality, sonic attributes and beyond - fulfilling our vision for the CM500.
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质量至上与严格把控 / QUALITY ASSURANCE 在开始大批量生产之前, 我们进入到至关重要的预生产环节。 在此阶段, 我们对所有制造设备进行了全面且 严格的测试, 以确保其性能稳定、 精准可靠。 同时, 我们反复检验各种配件, 稳扎稳打逐步推进至最终的CMF (颜色、 材料、 成品) 阶段, 让预生产成品都符合我们设定的高质量标准。 Before mass production, we entered the vital pre-production phase. Here, we thoroughly tested all manufacturing equipment to certify performance stability and precision reliability. Constant parts inspection refined our processes, systematically advancing to the final CMF (color, material, finishes) stage to ensure pre-production units meet our high standards.
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Pilot production bridges the gap from design to mass manufacture. Through limited initial runs we validated real-world build quality and workflow feasibility, helping resolve any latent issues to pave the way for smooth scaling. Our aim is for the CM500 to become your go-to mic trusted for years through meticulous quality assurance.
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Applications Suitable for professional applications such as choir performances, stage shows, recording studios, and dubbing for film and television. Package Contents 1 × CM500 Microphone 1 × 48V Phantom Power Supply Unit 1 × Shock Mount 1 × Magnetic Pop Filter 1 ×...
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PROFESSIONAL TUBE MICROPHONE CM500 Specifications Unidirectional 10dB Attenuation Frequency Response Chart Frequency Response Chart -100 -100 10K 20K 10K 20K Omnidirectional Figure-8 Frequency Response Chart Frequency Response Chart Omni-directional Figure-8 -100 -100 10K 20K 10K 20K...
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• Maximum SPL: 120dB (1KHz THD ≤ 1%) • Mic Weight: about 700g • PSU Weight: about 1970g Note: The above data are measured by Takstar laboratory which has the final interpretation right! Function Descriptions Phantom Power Supply Unit ①...
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PROFESSIONAL TUBE MICROPHONE CM500 1. Low Cut Switch: a. When set to " ", it can pick up the true sound source, and is generally used in quiet environments such as soundproof rooms. b. When set to " ", it can filter out low-frequency environmental noise below 150Hz (such as traffic, air conditioning systems, and stage floor vibrations), effectively reducing plosives and making the sound cleaner.
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2. The front of the mic is the side with an inspection window of the vacuum tube and with silkscreened model number "CM500". Face the front side towards the sound source, and install the mic onto the shock mount.
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PROFESSIONAL TUBE MICROPHONE CM500 3. Install the pop filter onto the shock mount, as shown. Note: You can also replace the pop filter with the foam windscreen. Use either one at your preference. Compared to the foam windscreen, the pop filter is better looking, maintains higher audio transparency, does not partly block view of the mic, but lacks same protection from speech droplets.
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CM500 5. Once connected, make sure that the PSU is connected to the mains. Turn on the PSU by flipping its power switch to the ON position, and the CM500 vacuum tube display window will light up to indicate that the mic is operational. To ensure proper functioning of the mic, it is recommended to preheat it for a few minutes after turning on the power supply.
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PROFESSIONAL TUBE MICROPHONE CM500 11. Do not disassemble or repair the product by yourself to avoid personal injury. If you have question or need service, please contact our local after-sales service. Unauthorized disassembly or repair may void the warranty. 12. Please use accessories designated by the manufacturer.
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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. Also, specifications, devices or accessories available may vary from region to region. If you have any questions, please contact our local sales outlet.
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