RODE Microphones Lavalier User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for investing in the Lavalier microphone.
Whether you’re presenting for television or live on-stage,
in a 20,000 seat auditorium or in a house of worship,
has your needs covered with the reliable and discreet Lavalier.
Featuring the pure, clear audio and low handling noise that
is celebrated for, the Lavalier is built to deliver and
to last.
The included water resistant pop filter and mini-furry for
high wind protection ensure quality recordings in adverse
environments, while the anti-trauma water resistant case
provides rugged and secure protection for the microphone,
cable and accessories.
Knowing that versatility is paramount in any product, we at
have developed the MiCon™ connector system
which provides seamless integration between the Lavalier
and a wide range of wireless systems.
Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and register
your microphone for warranty.
Peter Freedman
Microphones
Sydney, Australia

FEATURES
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ERGONOMIC DESIGN
• Ultra discreet appearance
• Incorporated cable management system
HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE
• Ø4.5mm (Ø0.177”) miniature microphone
• Corrosion resistant stainless steel
• Low handling noise
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY
• RØDE MiCon™ connector system provides seamless
integration with a wide range of wireless systems while
maintaining discreet and unobtrusive appearance
• Gold plated connections

LAVALIER & ACCESSORIES
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1. RØDE Lavalier (microphone head)
2. Anti-trauma water resistant storage case
3. Water resistant pop filter
4. Mini-furry for high wind protection
5. Shielded, detachable Kevlar® reinforced cable
6. Lapel-style cable management clip
7. Adjustment tools
8. Sanitary cleansing wipes
Compact, interchangeable MiCon™ adaptors available to
suit industry standard wireless systems*
*MiCon™ adaptors sold separately -
see rodemic.com/lavalier for a full list of compatibility
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Acoustic Principle: Permanently polarised condenser
Directional Pattern: Omni-directional (see graph)
Frequency Range: 60 Hz ~ 18 KHz
(see graph)
Output Impedence: 3k ΩTypical
Signal To Noise Ratio: 69 dB
Equivalent Noise: 25 dBA SPL
(per IEC651)
Clipping SPL: 110 dB
Maximum Output: 189 mV**
Sensitivity: -33.5 dB re 1 V/Pa
(1.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
± 3 dB @ 1 kHz
Dynamic Range: 85 dB Typical**
Power Requirements: Min 2 V ~ Max 5 V through RØDE
wireless adaptors
P48 through RØDE XLR adaptor
Output Connection: RØDE MiCon™ connector

SPECIFICATIONS
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** Calculated from maximum SPL peak before clipping.
All measurements are calculated when powered at 5 V or P48 (RØDE XLR adaptor)
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MIC PLACEMENT
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For the best performance, the Lavalier microphone should
be positioned as close as possible to the sound source,
without being subject to clothing rustle, gusts of air or dust.
Also ensure the mic is pointed as much as is convenient
towards the user’s mouth.
At times it may be best to test different placements to
provide the optimal combination of sound quality and
discretion.
Position the microphone close to the sound source

FITTING AND CABLING
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To fit your Lavalier onto clothing and connect to your
wireless system, first securely fasten one end of your
MiCon™ cable to the Lavalier. The RØDE spanner can assist
you in this assembly.
Next, mount the Lavalier into the provided lapel clip. Hold
the clip between two fingers, with one finger pressing down
on the end of the wire loop. This will create enough leeway
to insert your Lavalier through the wire.
Screw the microphone to your MiCon™ Cable
Press open the wire loop on the lapel clip

FITTING AND CABLING
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Rest the mic in the loop so that the wire encircles one of the
grooves on the mic’s body. Once you ease off your grip on
the wire, the microphone will be held securely in place.
To prevent tangling, clip the cable into the groove on
the lapel clip. Then the clip is ready to be attached to an
appropriate part of the user’s clothing.
Rest the microphone in the wire loop and release wire
Clip the cable into the groove in your lapel clip