SABINE Phantom Mic Rider Pro PMR-GP2 User manual

Operating Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Features 5
Installation - GP2,3 6
Installation - HH2,3 12
Operation 13
Tips & Troubleshooting 20
Specications 21
Warranty 22
MADE IN USA
PATENT PENDING
PMR-GP2
For Series 2 & 3 Phantoms
PMR-HH3
The Phantom Mic Rider is
designed to work with industry
standard (DIN & IEC) phantom
power sources. For more
information see Specications on
page 21 of this operating guide.

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Phantom Mic Rider Pro Models:
Series 2:
with Automatic Gain Control, Proximity and Plosive Con-
trol, and Adjustable IR Gate
PMR-GP2-12: for gooseneck mics, with 12” Sensor cable
PMR-GP2-18: for gooseneck mics, with 18” Sensor cable
PMR-HH2: for handheld mics
Series 3:
with Adjustable IR Gate only
PMR-GP3-12: for gooseneck mics, with 12” Sensor cable
PMR-GP3-18: for gooseneck mics, with 18” Sensor cable
PMR-HH3: for handheld mics

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Congratulations on getting your new Phantom Mic Rider
Pro!
This operating guide covers the use of the Series 2 and 3
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.
PMR-GP2 and 3 for gooseneck & podium mics
PMR-HH2 and 3 for handheld mics
Both models
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Your box contains the following items:
•OnePhantomMicRiderPro
•OneIRSensorcordwithconnector.Somemodelssold
without this item.
•EightmetalclipsinvarioussizesforattachingtheIRSen-
sor cable to your gooseneck mic.
•ThreeplasticclipstoattachtheIRSensortothegoose-
neck 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smallstraightscrewdriverforadjustingthecontrols.
•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smallstraightscrewdriverforadjustingthecontrols.
•OneplasticprogrammingPhantomTool.
•ThisOperatingGuide
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Features
Your new Sabine Phantom Mic Rider ProTM is the
rstphantom-poweredaudioprocessorunitthat
provides these four powerful features:
•Automatic Gain Control
Helps maintain level as you move toward and
away from the mic. (Series 2 only)
•Proximity Effect Control
Reduces the excess bass sound as you get
closertothemic-maintainsatfrequency
response at all distances from the mic.
(Series 2 only)
• Plosive Control
Reduces the loud pops and bursts from certain
consonant sounds in speech. (Series 2 only)
•Infrared Gate
Mutes the mic when no one is in front of it using
the included infrared sensor. (All models)

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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-GP2 or 3) into the same base con-
nector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 in-
stall 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 8.
5. Activate (un-mute) the mic and check for normal audio op-
eration. Turn to page 13 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-clockwise
– 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 op-
eration. Turn to page 13 and begin the Setup Procedure.
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