Schoeps ORTF-3D User manual

SCHOEPS ORTF-3D Windshield
with Rain Cover or Fur
Setup Guide
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ORTF-3D Windshield
with Rain Cover or Fur
Setup Guide, 15.07.2019
Contents
1. Removing the transport lock ...................................................................................... 2
2. Windshield with Rain cover ........................................................................................ 3
3. Windshield with Fur ................................................................................................... 3
4. Connection of the windshield .................................................................................... 4
5. Orientation of the windshield ..................................................................................... 5
6. Channel allocation ..................................................................................................... 6
7. Changing from Fur to Rain Cover ............................................................................... 7

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1. Removing the transport lock
The ORTF-3D windshield is often shipped
with a transport lock installed, as this
prevents from damages in long oversea
shipping when the elastic suspensions are
overly stressed.
The transport lock must be removed before
use!
How to remove the transport lock:
a) Remove fur or rains cover, see
chapter 7 below.
b) Carefully remove the plastic lid
c) Remove the foam or air bags which
are loose in the windshield
d) Close the lid and reinstall the fur or
rain cover

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2. Windshield with Rain cover
The ORTF-3D setups are shipped with a fur or
a rain shield installed. The rain shield optimally
dampens the noise of the raindrops hitting
the surface by a thick, open-cell foam layer.
The open-foam design optimally ensures
acoustic transparency.
A rubber layer on the top of the setup avoids
the penetration of water into the windshield.
There are two layers of a black fabric cover below the rain protection around the whole setup
which is treated with hydrophobic spray so that the rain drops roll off the fabric.
Important: The heating of the ORTF-3D setup should be on all time to dry out the fabric, but at
least two hours before use. It is recommended to regularly check the wetness of the setup
when installed permanently.
3. Windshield with Fur
The wind protection of the rain cover is good.
However, the wind protection of the optional
long hair fur is significantly higher.
The fur is included in the shipment. If in an
arena high wind, but no rain is expected, the
fur should be installed instead of the rain
shield.
Note that the windshield with fur cannot
withstand rain due to the output hole. Note also that wet fur will result in a high attenuation
of high frequencies.

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4. Connection of the windshield
If rain cover is installed: To connect the setup, open
the top foam lid on one side by opening the Velcros.
The metallic mounting cylinder with the eye bolts
does not need to be uninstalled. Lift the black rubber.
Now, connect the two Multipin connectors of the windshield to the two multicore breakout
cables.
Take care, there are two different breakout cables:
- One breakout cable has 4 XLR outlets
- The other breakout cable has 4 XLR outlets plus
the connector for the heating. Connect this
breakout cable to the cable outlet which is
marked with “heating”. See picture on the right.
- For the correct channel allocation, remember
which breakout cable was connected to the cable
outlets marked with “Top” (ch 5-8) and
“bottom” (ch 1-4).
Protect the connected plugs by putting them into the
sleeve (if existing).

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5. Orientation of the windshield
The front of the setup is marked by a label
on the cable. Orient the windshield in the
direction of this cable outlet.

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6. Channel allocation
The following table shows the channel allocation. Note
that the setup must hang for the right orientation of the
microphones!
The cable outlets of the windshield are marked with
“Top” and “Bottom” which corresponds to the two layers
of the ORTF-3D technique.
Channel Allocation of the ORTF-3D Setup
Channel #
Labelling
on the cable outlet and the
Multicore breakout cable
Channel routing
only valid if
small side
is front and
windshield is hanging
1
Bottom layer: Ch 1 (L) – Yellow
L
2
Bottom layer: Ch 2 (R) – Red
R
3
Bottom layer: Ch 3 (Ls) – Blue
LS
4
Bottom layer: Ch 4 (Rs) – Green
RS
5
Top layer: Ch 1 (L) – Yellow
Lh
6
Top layer: Ch 2 (R) – Red
Rh
7
Top layer: Ch 3 (LS) – Blue
LSh
8
Top layer: Ch 4 (RS) – Green
RSh
4ch Multicore breakout cable

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7. Changing from Fur to Rain Cover
This step-by-step instruction explains how the fur can be replaced by the rain protection.
Step 1: Unscrew the eye bolts
Step 2: Open the fur:
Step 3: Install the black fabric with the hole for the cables (rain protection)
Step 4: Pull the windshield into the rain cover, take care of the correct orientation:

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Step 5: Close the Velcros:
Step 6: Before installing the black rubber lid, tighten the connectors with the Velcros in the
middle:

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Step 7: Connect the Multicores. Remember which Multicore connects to the Lower channel
connector and which to the upper channel connector.
Step 8: Install the black rubber lid:
Step 9: Install the rain cover cap:

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Step 10: Install the metallic mounting cylinder and tighten the counter nut: