Table Of Contents - Marek Design RS1 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

1. The RS1 tube condenser microphone system
2. Adjusting the capsule characteristics and typical applications
3. Configuration of the output
4. Additional information on the circuit design
5. Getting started
6. Disassembly of the microphone
7. Technical specifications
8. Some remarks on microphone maintenance
9. Changing the tube
10. Warranty
1. The RS1 tube condenser microphone system
The RS1 is a variable pattern tube condenser microphone system with adjustable capsule
acoustical settings. With its excellent technical specifications, the RS1's design has been
registered for multiple patents. The all tube transformerless output is line level. There are
adjustable pickup patterns and a gain control. The mic has an ergonomic shape and integrated
shock mount.
With its patented super fast high-resolution 1" metal diaphragmed capsule, the RS1 is exceptional
for music recording as well as radio, TV and film. Because of its unique capsule design and its
unusually low self noise the RS1 is particularly good for vocal recordings and for fine recordings
of instruments.
The front of the microphone is designated by the MD logo. The acoustical characteristic of this
microphone can be adjusted within a wide range by a control ring. It can then be optimized to
adapt the microphone to many different applications. This occurs in a purely acoustic way with
the help of a mechanical mechanism which interacts effectively with the acceptance of the sound
waves. The result is always clean, detailed and an absolutely phase correct signal. The control
ring has six general settings with intermediate positions. The arrow engraved on the microphone
body indicates the selected position.
The control unit features a gain pot to reduce or increase the sensitivity of the capsule by
approximately 27dB. The microphone system is then able to accept sound pressure levels of up to
a maximum 170.3 dB which corresponds to an effective sound pressure of 6546 Pa. There is also
a 15dB attenuator for the amplifier and a 3 step ground lift switch. Normal use would be in the
"Ground" position. If hum occurs, you can select "Off" to cut the circuit ground completely or
take the "Soft" position to cut the DC ground only. The lighted power switch is for switching the
entire system on and off.
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