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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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
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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-HH2 or 3) into the microphone as
shown below in Figure 5, 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 opera-
tion. Follow the Setup Procedure as shown on the next page.
FIGURE 5
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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 pots, two buttons, and one 3-color LED are used to program
your Phantom. The factory default settings will work well for al-
most any situation, and you can adjust them to suit your needs
using the provided Phantom Tool and screwdriver.
Button conventions:
Pressabuttononetimebrieyandyouwillseethecurrentsettingfor
thatfunction.Pressthebuttonbrieyagainwithin10secondsandyou
willcycletothenextsetting.Continuetappingthebuttonbrieyand
you will cycle through all the possible settings. When you get to your
desired setting simply stop there and your setting is saved. Settings
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 IR
rangeandtimecontrolstheLEDashesred in groups of 1, 2,
or3ashestoindicatethechosensetting.OncetheLEDstops
ashingthevalueisset.TheLEDashesamber to indicate IR
gate status (once for on, twice for off).
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Operating the Phantom
ThePhantomisdesignedtobereadytogoveryquickly.First
you will set the Phantom’s microphone sensitivity to match your
microphone, then adjust the Proximity and Plosive controls.
1. Make sure your Phantom is installed as described in “Install-
ing the Phantom” shown on pages 6 - 12. Remove the security
cover.
2. Use the small straight screwdriver to adjust the SEN control.
You are adjusting the input level of the Phantom to match the out-
put of your microphone. Speak loudly into the mic
while you turn the pot and adjust the SEN control
so there is no distortion on the loudest speaking.
You will want to turn the SEN clockwise as far as
possible but avoid overloading the Phantom. The
total range is plus or minus 18 dB of gain.
Match Microphone Sensitivity (Series 2 only)
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AGC, Proximity & Plosive Control Setup
(Series 2 only)
1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “Installing
the Phantom” previously. Remove the security cover.
2. Use the small straight screwdriver to adjust the PROX control.
Your unit is shipped with the control set half way between no
control and maximum control.
3. This is a dual function control. You are adjusting both the
AGC as well as the reduction in the plosives and proximity effect.
Turning the knob to the right increases the effect, and turning
it to the left reduces it. Speak normally into the
mic at a distance of about 6 inches and adjust
the PROX until you minimize any unwanted
boominess in the sound of the mic. Move closer
to the mic and check again. Check the setting
again while speaking words with hard “p” or “b”
sounds at the beginning. Try adjusting the knob
tominimizethesesounds,too.
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IR Sensor Installation
(Series 2 & 3)
1. Connect the Sensor to one of the plastic
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 3, 6, or 9
feet of the mic, the mic will be active which is indicated by
the illuminated green LED.
4. You can further adjust this control to maintain a constant level
at the mic. This compensates for people moving too far from the
mic, or speaking very loudly at close range. Experiment until you
ndagoodsettingthatprovidesagoodsoundforyourmicand
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IR Gate Setup - Range
(Series 2 & 3)
1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “Install-
ing the Phantom” previously. Remove the security cover.
2. IR Range Adjust: Use this to adjust the distance at which
the IR sensor will turn the mic on or off. When you are within
this distance the IR sensor will turn the mic on. Choose from
3, 6, or 9 feet.
3. Using the Phantom Tool, press the RANGE button mo-
mentarily and you will see the redLEDash.
This indicates the current setting. Factory
defaultsettingis6feet,indicatedbytwoquick
ashes.
4. Press the RANGE button again and you can
cycle through the three range settings: 3 (one
ash),6(twoashes),and9(threeashes)
feet. When you arrive at your desired setting
simply wait and that setting will become active
whentheLEDstopsashing.Youcanverify
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IR Gate Setup - Time
(Series 2 & 3)
1. Make sure the Phantom is installed as described in “In-
stalling the Phantom” previously.
2. IR Time Adjust: Use this to adjust the amount of time it takes
the IR Sensor to turn off the mic once you move outside the IR
Range as described on the previous page. NOTE: The timer does
not start until you are completely outside the IR Range.
3. Using the Phantom Tool, press the TIME button momen-
tarily and you will see the redLEDash.This
indicates the current setting. Factory default
settingis10seconds,indicatedbytwoquick
ashes.
4. Press the TIME button again and you can
cycle through the three range settings: 5 (one
ash),10(twoashes),and15(threeashes)
seconds. When you arrive at your desired set-
ting simply wait and that setting will become
activewhentheLEDstopsashing.Youcan
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1. You can disable this Gate function by simply unplugging
the sensor’s jack from the Phantom. The LED will now be
green.
2. You can also disable the IR Gate by removing the secu-
rity cover and pushing and holding the IR TIME button for
3 seconds. The amberLEDwillashtwotimestoindicate
“disabled” and one time to indicate “enabled.” These settings
toggle each time you press and hold the IR TIME 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 button.
8. NOTE: The mic stays on continuously when the IR Gate
is disabled.
Operating the Phantom
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Tips and Troubleshooting
1. Reset: If for any reason you need to return the Phantom IR
settings to the factory default settings, use the Phantom tool
and push both IR buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
2. Distortion: If you hear any distortion try lowering (turn
counter-clockwise) the Phantom’s Sensitivity (SEN) setting.
You can also try increasing the Proximity setting (PROX) by
turuing the control clockwise.
3. Gain: If there appears to be too much gain reduction, try
changing the PROX setting, or you may need to increase the
gain on your mixer.
3. IR Sensor installation: If you plug in the sensor after the
Phantom is installed and powered up, the sensor will not func-
tion (the mic is always on) for about 18 seconds. If you plug
inthesensorrst,thenpowerthePhantom,thesensorworks
immediately. If the IR sensor is not working, check to make
sure you have not disabled it (See page 19).
4. Red or green LED cycles on and off. This indicates a
problem with the phantom power source. The voltage or am-
perage be too low, or there may be a problem with your cable.
Seethefollowingpageinformationonpowerrequirements.
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