FAME MS-430 User manual

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Important safety instructions! Please read before connection!
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DANGER! (For babies and children)
Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children due to the risk of suffocation.
Ensure that children never use the appliance unattended! In addition, make sure
that children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffoca-
te by swallowing parts!
DANGER! (Electrical shock due to high voltages in the device)
The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the
device. Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical
voltage.
Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components,
protective devices or housing parts. If this is the case, the device must not be
used!
Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact
your dealer. In the case of a malfunction of the device, operation must also be
stopped immediately until the device has been repaired by a specialist!
DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)
Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the
manufacturer.
Always make sure that the grounding of the device is maintained. Only use the
supplied power cables and always maintain the earthed protective contacts on
the side. Make sure that the sockets used have a properly functioning protective
earth.
Failure to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!
Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.
Ensure that the unit is placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat
sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. A minimum distance
of 1 m is required.
Do not tape or cover the ventilation slots of the unit, or insert objects into the
unit.
Hint! (Operating conditions)
Due to its structural characteristics, the device is designed for indoor operation
(IP20).
Never expose the unit to rain, moisture or liquids as this may cause damage.
Vibrations, dust or sunlight can also cause damage, avoid them!

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Hint! (Power supply)
This device is operated with phantom power. According to DIN 45596, phantom
power is a positive voltage of 12, 24 or 48 volts on both AF lines compared to
the cable shielding.
The phantom power usually comes from mixing consoles, sound cards or micro-
phone amplifiers, sometimes also from batteries.
If you do not use your device for a long period of time or carry out maintenance
work, disconnect the device from the power source in order to minimize danger.
Never pull the cable while phantom power is active!
Hint! (Condensation)
To avoid condensation in the unit, the unit should adapt to the ambient tempe-
rature before commissioning
Hint! (Unwanted odours)
A new product can sometimes lead to unwanted odours. This reaction is normal
and disappears after a few minutes.
Hint! (Damage to loudspeaker diaphragms due to feedback)
Avoid feedback by keeping the microphone away from activated speakers that
are simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers
completely.
Hint! (Sensitive microphone capsule)
To avoid damage to the microphone capsule - never open the microphone
basket!
Hint! (Sound pressure level/noise level to noise distance)
Observe the specified sound pressure level/noise level spacing to prevent dest-
ruction of the diaphragm caused by extreme levels.

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Symbols on device and packaging:
The lightning flash symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltages and the risk of
electric shock.
The exclamation mark symbol draws the user’s attention to important maintains
and operating instructions in the manual.
The lightning warns you of dangerous voltage accessible from the outside. A
connection to any terminal marked with this symbol may only be made with a
ready-made cable that complies with the manufacturer‘s recommendations or
with cables installed by qualified personnel.
Only suitable for indoor use.
Read the manual.
Please read and follow the warnings and recommendations carefully to ensure safe and
trouble-free use.

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Congratulations on your new FAME MS-430 Condenser micropho-
ne!
Thank you for choosing a FAME product. Thanks to efficient development and economical
production, FAME makes high-quality products at a fantastic price possible.
Please read these operating instructions carefully to be informed about all functions of this
product and keep them for future reference
Have fun with your new product!
Your FAME Team
Guarantee:
The current general terms and conditions and guarantee
conditions of Music Store professional GmbH apply.
Can be viewed under:
www.musicstore.de
If you have any questions or suggestions,
please contact us:
Music Store professional GmbH
Istanbulstr. 22-26
51103 Köln
Managing Director: Michael Sauer
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 41617453
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Intended use:
The FAME MS-430 was developed especially for sound recordings and designed for use
as overhead and hi-hat microphone. Incorrect use of the product is considered improper
and can lead to personal injury or property damage. Damage resulting from improper
use is not liable.
It must be ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent
users who are in full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The
use by other persons is only permitted under the supervision or guidance of a person
responsible for their safety.
Quantity Content
1x MS-430
1x User Manual
Scope of Delivery:
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Installation:
Be sure to check the unit for damage before use. Use the original packaging or a suitable transport
or storage packaging to protect the product from dust, moisture, etc. when not in use.
Directional characteristics:
Microphones have one or more directional characteristics in order to achieve better sound recording
results, depending on the application. Sound arriving at the basket and capsule from certain angles
can be erased, attenuated or not influenced at all. How strong or weak these effects are depends
on the microphone. The main characteristics are omnidirectional, eight and club, while the cardioid,
wide cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid characteristics are mixed.
Example application 1: Omnidirectional
Since the omnidirectional characteristic has no extinctions due to the design of the microphone,
sound from all directions can be picked up almost uniformly.
Example application 2: Cardioid
Sound hitting the rear is extinguished/dampened by the cardioid characteristic. The focus here is on
the direct signal.
Equipment and use:
• 2 miniature overhead condenser microphones for cymbal pickup.
• Including plastic hard shell case.
• Built-in 10dB pad and bass roll-off switch.
• Requires Phantom Power for operation (Phantom power 48 V).
• The microphone has a wide cardioid frequency band.
• 6dB/Octave roll-off at 200Hz to compensate „Close Miking“ proximity effect, built-in selectab-
le 10dB attentuator to allow operation at high sound pressure levels.
Operation:
All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Only use high-quality, undama-
ged and as short cables as possible for the connections.
Configuration of the DMX connector:

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FAME MS-430 Cardioid characteristic:
Frequency response:
Dimension:
Example Application 3: Eight
The Eight is suitable for duet recordings where singers/speakers face each other. Side-impact sound
is dampened/eliminated so that only direct sound is recorded.
270°
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Model FAME MS-430
Transducer type Back electret condenser element
Directivity Cardioid
Sensitivity -63dB±4dB at 1KHz (0dB=1V/ u bar)
Frequency response 30Hz - 18KHz (0dB=1V/u bar)
Impedance 200Ohm ±20%
Power DC 9V - 52V Phantom Power
S/N Ratio More than 60dB
Housing Aluminium
Weight 25 g
Specifications:
Symptoms Troubleshooting
No tone
Check the cable for damage (cuts, extreme kinks, etc.) and replace
if necessary.
Check the wiring. Connectors must be fully inserted and snap into
place!
Check if the 48V phantom power is switched on at the console/
interface.
Check the setting of the preamplifier on the console/interface/etc.
Delayed tone Change the buffer size in the DAW settings. The lower the num-
ber, the lower the latency. (Note: with a low buffer size, the ma-
chine requires higher performance. Depending on the computer,
this can lead to higher performance losses). For more information,
please refer to the manual of each digital audio workstation.
Troubleshooting:
Die nachfolgende Übersicht dient als Hilfe für eine schnelle Fehlerbehebung. Sollten Sie sich unsi-
cher sein, kontaktieren Sie den Hersteller, den Händler oder entsprechendes Fachpersonal. Öffnen
Sie niemals eigenständig das Gerät!
If the specified corrections have not led to success, please contact our service staff. The contact
details can be found at www.musicstore.de
Hint! (Adjustable characteristics)
When recording, pay attention to the adjustable characteristics and read the
instructions in the operating instructions.
The adjustable low-cut filter also leads to a different recording result, as sub-
bass frequencies are filtered out.

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Cleaning:
Regular cleaning of the device from dirt and dust increases the shelf life of the product. Always
disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it! Never clean the appliance wet! A
dry microfibre cloth is best.
Ventilation grilles and openings should always be cleaned of dust and dirt. Suitable compressed air
sprays are recommended for this application.
Environmental Safety:
The company MUSIC STORE professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of
packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of
fundamental importance to us. Please recycle the packaging components after use.
Disposal of packaging:
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic materials, etc. are separately recycled.
Observe the corresponding disposal instructions on the packaging.
Disposal of batteries and rechargeable batteries:
Batteries do not belong in the garbage! Please keep batteries in accordance
with the official collection points or disposal stations in accordance with the
specifications.
Disposal of your old device:
Do not dispose of the device with household waste! This device is subject to
the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its currently
valid version.
The device will be disposed of by an approved waste disposal company or
your local waste disposal office. The regulations valid in your country must be
observed!

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Dokument-ID: MS-DRU0010090-000 (04/2019)
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