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RODE Microphones NT 3 Instruction Manual page 6

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6. A stand mount clip (RM-3) is included with
your NT3, and should be used to connect the
NT3 firmly and safely to a stable microphone
stand.
7. Always use a good quality microphone cable
and ensure that it is wired Pin1 Screen,
Pin 2+, Pin 3-.
You may of course use XLR-XLR, XLR-jack, or
XLR-mini jack plugs depending on your relevant
input socket.
We recommend that all connections made to the
mixer or recorder are made with the attenuation
(gain) set to OFF.
8. When
first
switching
phantom power is applied to the NT3, or when
the microphone battery power is switched ON,
several
seconds
microphone to stabilize.
Note: When using phantom power, a battery
may be in or out; it is ineffective in that
situation.
9. To
ensure
the
mixer input gain control should be set so that
the
Peak
Program
flashes ON during peaks (high levels) of the
program source (Voice/Instrument). If there is
no P.P.I., adjust the input gain while listening
for distortion of the sound. As distortion is
heard,
reduce
sound is undistorted (clean).
10. Sound
quality
' your
sound' will
experimentation.
with EQ set FLAT/OFF (no boost or cut).
Remember
the
acoustic properties of a room. In a recording
situation, you should try placing absorbent or
reflective
panels/material
within the vicinity of the sound source and
microphone.
microphone can also have a dramatic effect
on the sound quality.
the
mixer
should
be
allowed
lowest
noise/distortion,
Indicator
(P.P.I.)
the
gain
gradually
is
of
course
subjective
be
achieved
by
We
suggest
that
EQ
cannot
change
in
various
The
positioning
ON
and
for
the
your
L.E.D.
until
the
and
you
with
you
begin
the
positions
of
the

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