Golden Age Project D2 MK II User manual

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Large Diaphragm Dynamic Micophone
D2 MK II
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing the Golden Age Project D2
MK II microphone!
The D2 MK II is a high quality dynamic microphone with
a fullbodied sound and an excellent transient response.
It has a consistent cardioid polar pattern for a low o󰀨-axis
coloration and a good rejection of unwanted sounds.
The D2 MKII has a at response with a mild lift in the
upper midrange. It will exhibit a bass boost in the 75-300
Hz area at short distances due to the proximity e󰀨ect
which can help make voices and instruments sound fuller.
The three switches allows the user to adjust the frequ-
ency response. There are two switches for selecting two
di󰀨erent bass rollo󰀨 lters and one switch for lowering the
response in a broad range centered around 5 kHz.
Equipped with an internal windscreen, an external pop
lter will usually not be needed. The 5/8’ thread adator in
the stand adaptor matches di󰀨erent stand gauges.
The D2 MK II is a versatile microphone that will perform
very well in many applications, in the studio, on stage and
in broadcast applications, for speech/vocals and instru-
ments like kick-drum and electric bass.
FEATURES
- High output dynamic cartrige for a big and powerful
sound.
- A clear, distinct and full bodied sound with a mild lift in
the upper midrange and an increasing bass boost at closer
distances.
- Cardioid polar pattern that reduces feedback in live use.
- Three switches for tailoring the sound.
- A rugged metal body

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USING THE D2 MK II
The D2 MK II can be used with
any standard mixer or preamp.
Use either a XLR to XLR or
XLR to 1/4” plug low impe-
dance cable. Do not use the
D2 MK II with 48V phantom
power engaged.
When mounting the D2 MK II to the stand you may
need to remove the thread adapter from the mic
holder, depending on the threading of the mic stand.
The D2 MK II should point towards the sound source.
Be aware of the proximity e󰀨ect (an increase in
bass response) when the mic is close to the sound
source). This can be a good or a bad thing. You
can adjust the bass response by changing the
distance from the mic to the sound source for an
optimum result in di󰀨erent applications.
You can also use the bass rollo󰀨 lters to lower or
remove the bass boost:
- The switch to the left engages a bass roll o󰀨 lter
that is about 3 dB down at 80 Hz and 5 dB at 50
Hz.
- The switch in the middle engages a bass roll o󰀨
lter that is about 3 dB down at 200 Hz and 7 dB at
100 Hz.
- Please note that only one of the bass roll o󰀨
lters are to be used at a time.
- The switch to the right engages a lter that lowers
a broad range centered around 5 kHz with a maxi-
mum of about 4 dB.
- Do experiment with mic placement and with the
lters!
If the microphone is placed close to a speaker
during live stage use, feedback may occur. Since
the D2 MK II has a cardioid pickup pattern, it will
mainly pickup sound coming from the front of the
mic. The risk for feedback is therefor greatly redu-
ced.
PRECAUTIONS
- Be careful not to drop the D2 MK II or subject it to
shock since this can destroy the cartridge.
- Store and transport the D2 MK II in it´s padded case.
- Keep the D2 MK II away from extremely high tem-
peratures (60 degrees) and humidity. Do not leave
it in direct sunlight.
- When using the D2 MK
II outdoors, avoid getting
it wet.
- After high-moisture app-
lications such as vocals
on stage performance,
wipe o󰀨 the D2 MK II with
a dry cloth and permit it to
air dry. Do not store it in a
closed space like a plastic
bag until all moisture has
evaporated.
WARRANTY
Please check the D2 MK
II carefully immediately
when you receive it and
make sure that there are
no problems with the
microphone.
The D2 MK II is built to
last but as in any elec-
tronic device, components can break down. If it will
need repair, you should contact the reseller where
you bought the unit.
The warranty period is decided by the Distribu-
tor for your country. The Distributor will support
Golden Age Project resellers and end users with
repairs and spare parts.
REGISTRATION
You are welcome to register your D2 MK II at our
website:
www.goldenageproject.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge type: Dynamic
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 50Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -56 dBV/Pa @1kHz)
Output impedance: 250 ohm
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I would like to thank you for chosing the D2 MK II!
I hope it will serve you well and that it will help you in
making many great sounding recordings.
Bo Medin
Vintage character for modern ideas!