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- Page 1 Instruction Guide STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES (EMC, LVD)
- Page 2 Please take the time to read the following information which will help you to achieve the best possible performance from your NT4. Peter Freedman Microphones...
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Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS: • Capsule: ” (13mm) externally polarised condenser transducers in stereo XY placement. • Active Electronics: J-FET Impedence convertor with bipolar output buffer. • Pickup Pattern: Cardioid per capsule (see graph). • Output Impedence: 200 Ohms • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (see graph) •... -
Page 4: Accessories Included
FEATURES: • Stereo XY condenser microphone. • 2 x Externally biased ” Capsules with gold sputtered diaphragm. • Capsules closely matched with full frequency response. • Phantom power or 9V battery operation. • Durable satin-nickel finish. • Custom stereo cables (included) dual XLR and mini Stereo Jack. - Page 5 XY stereo arrangement is picked up off-axis by each capsule. The tone can be varied by rotating the NT4 on its axis, so that the capsules are pointing towards different areas of the sound source. It is recommended that you experiment with subtle position changes to help you achieve your desired results.
- Page 6 ‘real’ sounding kit. This method is very quick and easy. There is no need to worry about the angles of two individual microphones, or testing to see if they are two of the same model which sound a little different to each other. Miking groups of vocalists in the studio or live on stage.
- Page 7 Placed strategically above a grand piano, the NT4 easily and clearly produces the true, stereo image of that instrument. Acoustic guitar performances (duo ensembles) are captured in true spatial stereo simply by positioning the NT4 centrally between or among them, and finely adjusting the position for the ultimately desired responses.
- Page 8 Tests have shown a life expectancy for a high quality alkaline battery used in the NT4 to be in excess of 400 hours. 5. The NT4 may be connected directly to 2 channels of a mixer using the twin XLR cable (marked L and R) supplied, with each channel panned left and right as required.
- Page 9 NT4. 7. The NT4 is supplied with both a dual XLR cable, and a stereo mini-jack cable. The stereo mini-jack cable and battery option allow for maximum portability and connection to most recording devices.
- Page 10 ‘Rycote’ (www.rycote.com) style wind cover should be used. We also suggest the NT4 be used with the supplied holder (RM-3) and a quality microphone stand. This will avoid any handling vibration noise. The best way to assess your recording environment, is to listen to the ‘unplugged’...
- Page 11 11. Like all condenser microphones, the NT4 should be kept dry and clean at all times. 12. The NT4 is a precision transducer and you should be careful not to drop or knock it as this could cause serious damage. After use,...