Phantom PMR-GP1 User manual

Operating Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Features 5
Installation - GP1 6
Installation - HH1 12
Operation 14
Tips & Troubleshooting 21
Chart of Mic Sensitivities 22
Specifications 25
Warranty 26
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Congratulations on getting your new Phantom Mic Rider!
This operating guide covers the use of both models of the
Phantom. Follow the directions that apply to your model.
For your convenience each section of this guide is marked
as follows indicating which model is explained.
The Phantom will improve the sound of your Podium,
Gooseneck, or Handheld mics. Use the Phantom in these
applications: schools, teleconferencing centers, houses of
worship, meeting rooms, etc. The Phantom is not
designed for vocal performance, recording, or broadcast
applications.
PMR-GP1, for gooseneck & podium mics
PMR-HH1, for handheld mics
Both models
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Your box contains the following items:
• One Phantom Mic Rider
• One IR Sensor cord with connector. Some models sold
without this item.
• Eight metal clips in various sizes for attaching the IR Sensor
cable to your gooseneck mic.
• Three plastic clips to attached the IR Sensor to the
gooseneck and one for mounting it under a table or podium.
• One Allen wrench for adjusting the orientation of the
Phantom.
• One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security
cover.
• One plastic programming Phantom Tool.
• This Operating Guide
• One Phantom Mic Rider with built-in IR sensor
• One small Phillips screwdriver for removing the security
cover.
• One plastic programming Phantom Tool.
• This Operating Guide
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Features
Your new Sabine Phantom Mic RiderTM is the first
phantom-powered DSP unit that provides these five
powerful features:
• FBX Feedback Exterminator
Increases gain before feedback
• Automatic Gain Control
Helps maintain level as you move toward and
away from the mic.
• Proximity Effect Control
Reduces the excess bass sound as you get
closer to the mic - maintains flat frequency
response at all distances from the mic
• Plosive Control
Reduces the loud pops and bursts from certain
consonant sounds in speech
• Infrared Gate
Mutes the mic when no one is in front of it using
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Installing the Phantom
1. Mute the audio channel for the microphone you have
selected to use with the Phantom. Remove the mic from the
base or podium and set it aside.
2. Plug the Phantom (PMR-GP1) into the same base
connector as the mic, as shown in Figure 1. The Phantom
requires phantom power - when you plug in the Phantom you
should see the LED turn green indicating phantom power is
present.
3. Plug the microphone into the top of the Phantom. Plug in
the IR Sensor and connect the cable to the gooseneck using
the supplied clips, as shown in Figure 2. For best results
install the sensor and cable with the gooseneck pointed
straight up - this will give enough slack in the cable to account
for any movement while in use.
4. If necessary you can change the orientation of the
Phantom so it conforms to the connector on your mic base or
podium. See the instructions on page 7.
5. Activate (un-mute) the mic and check for normal audio
operation. Turn to the next page and begin the Setup
Procedure.
Above the table or podium
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Installing the Phantom
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Connecting IR Sensor cable

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Installing the Phantom
If necessary you can change the orientation of the Phantom
so it conforms to the connector on your mic base or podium,
as shown in Figure 3.
1. Use the included Allen wrench and loosen the set screws
as shown in Figure 3.
2. Turn the body of the Phantom one half turn counter-clock-
wise – no more!
3. Tighten the set screws on both sides of the Phantom case
and be sure they seat into the connector - just like they did
originally. Continue installing as shown in Step 3 on page 6.
Changing the Orientation of the Phantom
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Installing the Phantom
Changing the Orientation of the Phantom
If the Phantom mounts like
this, then loosen the Allen
screws as described on the
previous page.
Turn the Phantom no more than
1/2 half turn counter-clockwise.
Tighten the screws and the
Phantom will be properly
oriented.
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Installing the Phantom
Below the table or podium
(Refer to Figure 4 on next page)
1. Mute the audio channel for the installed microphone you
have selected to use with the Phantom. Working below the
podium or table, remove audio cable from the mic.
2. Mount the Phantom below the table using Velcro or tie
wraps; plug in the IR sensor cable and run that out to the front
edge of the table or podium, as shown in Figure 4. Make sure
the sensor is pointed toward the area where people stand or
sit to use the microphone.
3. Take the cable that was connected to your mic and connect
it to the output (male XLR) of the Phantom. Using another
audio cable (a short one is best), connect the input of the
Phantom (female XLR) to your installed microphone.
4. Activate (un-mute) the mic and check for normal audio
operation. Turn to page 14 and begin the Setup Procedure.
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Below the table or podium
Installing the Phantom
IR sensor and cable
To mixer
FIGURE 4
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Installing the Phantom
Handheld microphones
(Refer to Figure 5 on next page)
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1. Mute the audio channel for the handheld microphone you
have selected to use with the Phantom. Remove the audio
cable from the mic.
2. Plug the Phantom (PMR-HH1) into the microphone as
shown at right, and reconnect the audio cable.
3. The Infrared sensor is built into this version of the
Phantom. Orient the microphone in the holder so the IR
sensor is on top, as shown at right.
4. Activate (un-mute) the mic and check for normal audio
operation. Turn to page 14 and begin the Setup Procedure.
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Handheld microphones
Installing the Phantom
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FIGURE 5 IR sensor
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Operating the Phantom
The Phantom’s controls are hidden behind a security cover.
Remove the cover using the included Phillips head screwdriver
and hold on to those screws.
Two buttons and one 3-color LED are used to program your
Phantom. The factory default settings will work well for almost
any situation, and you can adjust them to suit your needs using
the provided Phantom Tool.
Button conventions:
Press a button one time briefly and you will see the current setting for
that function. Press the button briefly again within 10 seconds and
you will cycle to the next setting. Continue tapping the button briefly
and you will cycle through all the possible settings. When you get to
your desired setting simply stop there and your setting is saved. Set-
tings are always saved when the Phantom is powered down.
LED Indicator:
The 3-color LED lights green when the Phantom is connected
to phantom power and the mic is on. When programming the
Proximity and Sensitivity controls the LED flashes red in groups
of 1, 2, or 3 flashes to indicate the chosen setting. Once the LED
stops flashing the value is set. When programming the FBX and
IR gate controls the LED flashes amber to indicate FBX setup
status and IR gate status.
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Operating the Phantom
The Phantom is designed to be ready to go in a minute or two.
First you will set the Phantom’s microphone sensitivity to match
your microphone, then your FBX Feedback Exterminator filters,
and you can even make an adjustment to the Proximity Effect
and Plosive controllers.
1. Make sure your Phantom is installed as described in “In-
stalling the Phantom” shown on pages 6 - 13.
2. Using the Phantom Tool press the SEN button momentarily
and you will see the red LED flash. This indicates the current
setting. Factory default setting (#2) is indicated by two quick flashes.
3. Refer to the Microphone Sensitivity chart on page
14 of this Operating Guide to find your microphone’s
specification for sensitivity and make a note of the
Phantom setting for your mic.
4. Press the SEN button again and you can cycle
through the three settings: Setting #1 (Low), #2 (Me-
dium), and #3 (High). When you arrive at your de-
sired setting simply wait and that setting will become
active when the LED stops flashing and turns to green.
You can verify your setting by repeating Step 2.
Match Microphone Sensitivity
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Operating the Phantom
This procedure will set the FBX Feedback Exterminator filters
and will increase your gain before feedback. These FBX filters
are all fixed filters - once Ready Mode is engaged they are fixed
in their location, width, and depth. They are no longer adaptive,
and there are no dynamic filters available with the Phantom.
These are not necessary because your podium mic should not
be moving during the program! The Phantom will provide be-
tween two and four FBX filters depending on system acoustics.
1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “Install-
ing the Phantom” previously. Do not talk into the mic during
this setup procedure. Setup Mode is for setup only. Turn
down the gain for this mic and mute all other mics on your
mixer.
2. Using the Phantom Tool press and hold the FBX button for
three seconds. The amber LED will flash continuously when
you have held it long enough. Let go of the button. The LED
continues to flash.
3. You are now in Setup Mode. Slowly raise the gain for this mic until
you hear the first feedback tone. You will hear a pulsing sound mo-
ments before the feedback filters are set - this helps indicate the FBX
FBX Setup
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FBX Setup (continued)
Operating the Phantom
is in setup mode. The Phantom’s first FBX filter will engage and re-
move the tone. The flash rate of the LED increases with every filter
that is placed. Raise the gain again until you hear another feedback
tone. The Phantom’s second FBX filter will engage. Continue rais-
ing gain until the amber LED turns green and the pulsing stops. This
will automatically end Setup Mode.
4. There will be a momentary muting of the mic
at the end of Setup mode - this is normal. Re-
duce the gain slightly and you are now in Ready
Mode. The LED is green in this mode. You can
now begin normal operation.
5. You can manually exit Setup Mode at any
time by pressing the FBX button once during
the Setup procedure. The amber LED will turn
green to indicate you are in Ready Mode.
6. Following this procedure is highly recom-
mended. It will give you more gain before feed-
back for this microphone and increase the distance
you can stand from the mic and still be heard.
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Proximity & Plosive Control Setup
1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “In-
stalling the Phantom” previously.
2. Using the Phantom Tool, press the PROX button mo-
mentarily and you will see the red LED flash. This indicates
the current setting. Factory default setting is Setting #2,
indicated by two quick flashes.
3. Press the PROX button again and you can
cycle through the three threshold settings:
Setting #1, Setting #2, and Setting #3. When
you arrive at your desired setting simply wait
and that setting will become active when the
LED stops flashing. You can verify your set-
ting by repeating Step 2.
4. Choose Setting #3 for more control of the
proximity effect and a further reduction of
plosives in speech. Choose Setting #1 for
less control of these effects.
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Operating the Phantom
Infrared (IR) Gate Setup
1. Connect the Sensor to one of the plas-
tic clips that matches your gooseneck size.
The clip slides on as shown at right. Mount
that assembly to the gooseneck.
2. Plug the cable into the Phantom’s jack
and clip the cable neatly to the gooseneck
using the clips shown in Figure 2 on page
seven.
3. Once the sensor is plugged in the gate is activated. The
sensor will “read” the infrared signature of anyone standing
in front of the mic. As long as someone is within six feet of
the mic, the mic will be active which is indicated by the illu-
minated green LED.
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IR Gate Setup (continued)
Operating the Phantom
4. If the person using the mic walks more than six feet away
from the mic, the mic will remain on for about 15 seconds,
after which it will be muted, indicated by the LED turning off.
5. You can disable this Gate function by simply unplugging
the sensor’s jack from the Phantom. The LED will now be
green.
6. You can also disable the IR Gate by removing the secu-
rity cover and pushing the IR button for 3 seconds. The
amber LED will flash two times to indicate “disabled” and
one time to indicate “enabled.” These settings toggle each
time you press the IR button.
7. You can also re-enable the IR Gate by unplugging and
replugging the sensor while the mic is turned on (green LED
lit). This will defeat any setting you made using the IR but-
ton.
8. NOTE: The mic stays on continuously when the IR Gate
is disabled.
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