RODE Microphones NT1000 Instruction Manual page 6

Studio condenser microphones
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• When first connecting the NT1 to a mixing
console, we suggest that you have the Gain
control adjusted to full attenuation.
• Please make all cable connections before
applying power to the microphone, and never
remove the microphone cable while the power
is connected. Ensure that the microphone cable
is balanced and connected Pin 2+, Pin 3 – and
Pin 1 screen.
• Check that you have the NT1000 correctly
connected. You can connect the microphone
directly to the mixer (without an external
supply) if 48V is available on the mixer.
• Switch on the Power Supply/Mixer. The
microphone will take about six seconds to
stabilize.
• Adjust the mixer gain so that the Peak light
flashes on the peaks of the program source to
be recorded (Voice/Instrument). You are now
ready to use the NT1000.
• Microphone technique and how to get the
sound you want, requires experimentation. We
suggest that you start with the channel EQ set
to OFF or FLAT (no boost or cut). Try to get the
sound you want by placing either reflective or
absorbent panels at various angles adjacent to
the source being recorded. Changing the
acoustic
microphone is in is our recommended initial
approach for obtaining the best sound quality.
(Remember, you cannot change a rooms
acoustic properties with EQ).
When you have the best sound quality
achievable
equalization and effects such as reverb or
indeed any other signal-processing can be
used for enhancement, but should be used
sparingly.
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