MicroMic C 555 L User manual

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ..........S. 2
Bitte vor Inbetriebn hme des Gerätes lesen!
USER INSTRUCTIONS ...............p. 12
Ple se re d the m nu l before using the equipment!
MODE D’EMPLOI .....................p. 22
Veuillez lire cette notice v nt d’utiliser le système!
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO .............p. 32
Prim di utilizz re l’ pp recchio, leggere il m nu le!
MODO DE EMPLEO ...................p. 42
¡Sirv se leer el m nu l ntes de utiliz r el equipo!
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO ...............S. 52
F vor lei este m nu l ntes de us r o equip mento!
C555 L
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Page
1 Precaution/Description ...........................13
1.1Precaution..................................13
1.2PackingList.................................13
1.3OptionalAccessories .........................13
1.4BriefDescription.............................13
1.5MoistureShield..............................14
2 Interfacing ......................................15
2.1Introduction.................................15
2.2 Connecting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Using Your Microphone ...........................16
3.1 Mounting the Microphone Arm on the Left or Right . . 16
3.2 Putting the Micorphone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 Aligning the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Adjusting the Microphone Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5 Replacing the Moisture Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Cleaning........................................19
4.1MicorphoneSurface..........................19
4.2Windscreen.................................19
5 Troubleshooting .................................20
6 Specifications ...................................21
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T ble of Contents
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1.1 Precaution
1.2 Packing List
1.3 Optional
Accessories
1.4 Brief
Description
Fig. 1: C 555 L
microphone.
Refer to fig. 1.
Please make sure that the piece of equipment
your microphone will be connected to fulfills the
safety regulations in force in your country and is
fitted with a ground lead.
Check that the packaging contains all of the com-
ponents listed above. Should anything be miss-
ing, please contact your AKG dealer.
• B 29 L battery power supply
• For more accessories visit www.akg.com or re-
fer to the latest MicroMic brochure.
1Cardioid microphone for high gain before feed-
back. Frequency response tailored to vocal
use and flute miking.
2 Shock mount reduces handling and cable noise.
1 Prec ution/Description
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1 x C 555 L 1 x W 444 1 moisture
shield
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Refer to fig. 1
on page 13.
1.5 Moisture
Shield
3Adjustable, detachable 5-inch (125-mm)
gooseneck for precise microphone position-
ing.
4Removable microphone arm holder for placing
the microphone to the left or right of your
mouth.
5Microphone cable strain relief.
• For 9 to 52 V universal phantom power.
• 10-ft. (3-m) plug-in connecting cable with
phantom power adapter with integrated 3-pin
XLR connector and switchable bass rolloff (6)
(-4 dB at 100 Hz).
A special moisture shield
on the microphone cap-
sule makes it difficult for
moisture and makeup to
penetrate into the micro-
phone. This barrier pre-
vents the microphone
sound entries from being
clogged by perspiration or makeup which would
make the sound dull and reduce the sensitivity of
the microphone. Therefore, never remove the
moisture shield from the microphone!
1 Description
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2.1 Introduction
Important
2.2 Connecting
the Microphone
Disconnecting
the cable:
Important
The C 555 L is a condenser microphone and
therefore needs a power supply.
Using any power supply other than those rec-
ommended by AKG may damage your micro-
phone and will void the warranty.
1. Plug the mini XLR connector on the micro-
phone cable all the way into one of the two mini
XLR sockets on the B 29 L, the mini XLR socket
on the connecting cable of the MPA V L, or the
input jack on your bodypack transmitter.
The connector will lock automatically.
• To disconnect the cable, press the unlocking
button on the mini XLR connector (1) and pull
the connector (1) out of the socket.
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2. B 29 L Connect the B 29 L to the desired input.
MPA V L Connect the MPA V L to a balanced
XLR microphone input with phantom power
and switch the phantom power on.
2 Interf cing
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3.1 Mounting
the Microphone
Arm on the Left
or Right
Fig. 2: Removing
the microphone
arm.
Refer to fig. 2.
As delivered, the microphone arm is fitted on the
right side of the behind-the-neck headband. To
mount the microphone arm on the left side of the
headband:
1. Pull the microphone arm holder (2) with the mi-
crophone arm (3) from the temple piece (1) in
the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove the cover (4) from the other temple
piece.
3. Remove the cable from the cable holder (5).
4. Insert the microphone arm holder (2) and the
cover (4) all the way into the respective wire
loop below the opposite temple piece (1).
(The cover (4) stabilizes the temple piece and
prevents your hair from getting caught in the
wire loop.)
5. Press the cable back into the cable holder (5).
3 Using Your Microphone
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3b 4, 5
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3.1 Putting the
Microphone on
Figs. 3 to 5: Putting
on and tightening
the headband.
Fig. 6: Bending the
headband and
temple pieces
to fit.
Refer to fig. 6.
1. Put the behind-the-
neck headband on
as shown in figs. 3
through 5.
2. Should the microphone fit loosely, you may
bend the behind-the-neck headband and the
temple pieces inward:
• Hold the headband or temple piece firmly at
the points marked in fig. 6 and bend inward
with extreme care.
• Check whether the microphone fits better. If it
does not, bend the wire some more, again with
extreme care.
3 Using Your Microphone
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Note:
3.3 Aligning the
Microphone
Fig. 7: Adjusting
the gooseneck.
Refer to fig. 7.
3.4 Adjusting the
Microphone Arm
Fig. 8: Adjusting
the microphone
arm.
Refer to fig. 8.
• Both the headband and temple pieces are
made of spring steel wire. If you bend the wire
too hard it may be extremely difficult to bend
the wire back to the desired shape.
• Adjust the gooseneckso as to point the micro-
phone at the corner of your mouth.
1. Unsnap the goose-
neck (1) from the
holder (2).
2. Snap the gooseneck
(1) back into the
holder (2) at the
desired position.
3 Using Your Microphone
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Important
3.5 Replacing
the Moisture
Shield
Fig. 9: Replacing
the moisture
shield.
Refer to fig. 9.
4.1 Microphone
Surface
4.2 Windscreen
• Never try to shift the gooseneck inside the
holder. This would damage the gooseneck
and/or holder.
• If the moisture shield gets damaged, replace it
with the supplied extra moisture shield as
shown above.
• To clean the microphone surface, use a soft
cloth moistened with water.
• Clean the foam windscreen in mild soap suds.
You can use the windscreen again as soon as it
has dried.
3 Using Your Microphone
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4 Cle ning
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5 Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No sound 1. Power to mixer
and/or amplifier is off.
2. Channel or master
fader on mixer, or vol-
ume control on am-
plifier is at zero.
3. Microphone is not
connected to mix er
or amplifier.
4. Cable connectors are
seated loosely.
5. Cable is defective.
6. No supply voltage.
1. Switch power to
mixer or amplifier on.
2. Set channel or mas-
ter fader on mixer or
volume control on
amplifier to desired -
lev el.
3. Connect microphone
to mixer or amplifier.
4. Check cable connec-
tors for secure seat.
5.
Check cable and re-
place if damaged.
6. Switch phantom
power on.
Phantom power sup-
ply connect to power
outlet or insert bat-
tery
(batteries).
Check cable and re-
place if necessary.
Distortion 1. Gain control on the
mixer set too high.
2. Mixer input sensitivity
too high.
1. Turn gain control
down CCW.
2. Connect a 10-dB
preattenuation pad
between microphone
cable and input.
Also read the transmitter and receiver manuals!
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Type pre-polarized condenser microphone
Polar pattern cardioid
Frequency range 80 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 35 mV/Pa (-46 dBV re 1 V/Pa)
Electrical Impedance at 1000 Hz ≤ 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance ≥ 2000 ohms
Max. SPL for 1% / 3% THD 126 dB / 130 dB
Equivalent noise level 22 dB(A) to IEC 60268-4
Supply voltage B 29 L battery supply, MPA V L phantom
power adapter, or AKG WMS bodypack
transmitter
Current consumption approx. 2 mA
Cable length/Connector 1.5 m (5 ft.) / 3-pin mini XLR
Finish matte black
Size (microphone only) length 195 mm (7.7 in.);
max. dia. 134 mm (5.3 in.)
Net weight (microphone l/cable) 26 g (0.9 oz.)
Shipping weight 260 g (9.2 oz.)
This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity.
To order a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com
or contact sales akg.com.
Frequency Response Polar Diagram
6 Specific tions
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