HOW TO SET UP YOUR V44S MICROPHONE FOR USE
1) Set up the splitter box.
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Remove the splitter from the aluminum carrying case. Set it at a reasonable distance,
taking into account the length of your cable runs.
2) Set up your audio cables.
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Remove the 5-pin XLR cable from the aluminum carrying case. Plug the male end into the
V44S jack on the INPUT side of the splitter box, and run the female end to the mic stand for
your V44S microphone.
Make sure to leave enough slack and route the cable safely so it
won’t be a tripping hazard. You may need to reposition your splitter box and/or mic stand
so you have enough cable length.
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Plug the XLR cables from your mixer, interface, preamp, or other input device into the
corresponding OUTPUT jacks of the splitter box. The V44S requires phantom power to
operate.
Do not apply phantom power until all cables are routed and plugged in at both
sides
3) Set up the V44S microphone.
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It’s always best to set up your V44S microphone last, and take it down first, whenever setting
up or putting away your gear. During other stages of setup, the microphone might
accidentally be bumped or knocked over.
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Remove the VLSM Shockmount from the aluminum carrying case. Thread it onto the
microphone stand until tight, and then position the shockmount.
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Remove the V44S microphone from its wood storage box. Hold the microphone carefully
and thread the base of the V44S microphone into the threaded locking nut of the VLSM
shockmount until tight.
Don’t over-tighten - you might need to re-adjust the microphone’s
angle.
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Plug the female end of the 5-pin cable into the bottom of the V44S microphone, taking
care to align the cable correctly before plugging it in.
You can look at the bottom of the
microphone and see the slotted insert on the side of the 5-pin jack, and correctly align the
slotted insert of the 5-pin cable with it. Phantom power should always be off when plugging
and unplugging the V44S microphone. Incorrect alignment of the cable may result in
electric shock or damage to your V44S microphone.
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Position your V44S microphone as desired towards your sound source.
If you are using the
V44S microphone on vocals, it is important to use a high quality Pop Filter to protect the
capsule against breath moisture, as well as plosive blasts like “P”, “K”, “T”, etc. Failure to use
a pop filter may result in damage to your microphone.
4) Turn on the phantom power on your mixer, preamp, interface, or other device.
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NOTE: You won’t hear any sound for several seconds as the microphone voltages stabilize.
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