Blackspade UM25 User manual

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Each UM25 comes complete with a protective carrying case and a custom
built non-elastic shockmount designed to minimise the eect of floor vibrations
reaching the microphone through the microphone stand or cable.
UM25 Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone
Congratulations on purchasing your new Blackspade UM25!
Your UM25 was hand built using only the finest components from Europe, Asia,
and the USA. Backed by our 5 year warranty, along with the proper care,
your new microphone will provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
Like all our UM Series microphones, your UM25 was designed, assembled and
tested by a team of uniquely talented engineers. Using a variety of proven
methods, they have ensured that your microphone is one of the very best, most
musical sounding microphones available today.
About Your Microphone
The Blackspade UM25 microphone is a high quality, multi-pattern, studio
condenser microphone utilizing vacuum tube electronics and a gold sputtered,
Blackspade CK25 edge-fed capsule.
The UM25 also comes with its own power supply and 7-pin connector cable
and does not require 48v phantom power.
Specifications and other important information on Blackspade Microphones can
be found at: www.bspade.com
Proper Connection of Cables & Power Supply
1. Before plugging in or switching on the power supply, ensure that the
voltage selector switch is set correctly for the proper voltage in your area.
a. North America is 110v
b. Europe is 230v
c. Please check the local supply voltage and use a voltage converter as
necessary.
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3. Connect the AC cable to the UM25 power supply and then to your
grounded wall outlet.
4. Connect the UM25 shock mount to the Microphone.
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Whenever the polar pattern is changed, please allow a couple of seconds
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Insert the FEMALE end of the 7-pin cable into the UM25.
Insert the MALE end of the 7-pin cable into the UM25 Power Supply.
Mute the volume on your preamp, console and/or speakers.
Connect the 3-pin audio cable (XLR-MALE) from the power supply to the
recording console or microphone pre-amp.
Turn on the UM25 power supply.
Allow at least 5 minutes for the UM25 to warm up. For optimum
performance, allow your microphone to warm up for around 30 minutes.
Polar Patterns
The Blackspade UM25 polar pattern control switch is located on the front of the
power supply. The directional pattern of the UM25 is adjustable through 3
patterns; Omni-directional, Cardioid and Figure-Eight.
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Care and Maintenance
The UM25 contains fragile parts, including the tube, which may be easily
damaged by excessive shocks, such as dropping it onto a hard surface.
Care should always be taken with all microphones to avoid damp conditions,
humidity, excessive dust and smoke.
Microphones brought into a warm studio from a cold environment may have
condensation on the diaphragm and circuitry, which will compromise the
performance of the microphone until it has completely dried out.
Your Blackspade UM25 Microphone can be cleaned using a clean cloth.
Solvents, thinners or aerosols should never be used as this may impair operation.
The UM25 cables and connectors should be treated with care to avoid damage. If
the 7-pin connector cable is damaged, contact your Blackspade dealer for a
replacement.
NOTE: Blackspade Microphones are manufactured to the highest modern
standards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service a
microphone or power supply yourself, as this will void the warranty and may cause
serious damage or injury.

please contact the Blackspade dealer where the product was purchased. To
validate your warranty, you will need a copy of your original sales invoice
with the date of purchase.
In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with your microphone,
For more information please visit: www.bspade.com
Warranty
Safety Instructions
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that
warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash
with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are
dangerous voltages present within the units. The exclamation point in
an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer
to the owner’s manual. These symbols warn that there are no user
serviceable parts inside the microphone or power supply.
Do not open the microphone or power supply. Do not attempt to
service the microphone or power supply yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel. Opening the microphone or power supply for
any reason will void the manufacturer warranty. Do not get any of the
components wet. If liquid is spilled in the microphone or the power
supply, shut them o immediately and take them to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the microphone and power supply during storms to prevent
damage.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT OPEN THE POWER SUPPLY OR ANY OTHER PART.
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.