VigaMusicTools intraMic, User Manual

Page 1: ...v1 1 14 11 2017 ENGLISH U S E R S M A N U A L The first internal microphone for woodwind instruments ...

Page 2: ...d coupler 14 4 Fine tuning and intraMic cell Types 17 Suggested settings for brightness and presence on the preamp 17 Preamp input gain setting 17 Which cell Type to choose 19 5 Storage and maintenance 20 Storing the intraMic s cell 20 intraMic cell maintenance 21 Changing the intraMic preamp s battery 24 6 Technical Specifications 25 Technical specifications of the intraMic cell 25 Technical spec...

Page 3: ...traMic It delivers an analogic high fidelity sound output totally homogeneous accross all the instrument s range without any surrounding noise or feedback at all Esay to set up discreet on stage the intraMic offers a strong line level signal and can be used with any recording system or amplifier mixer direct injection box effects looper effects chain wireless or not All these qualities make the in...

Page 4: ... sure to properly follow these instructions in order not to mess with your instrument or damage your intraMic s cell Please note as well that the intraMic must be handled with care Also please note that in this manual only tenor saxophone and Bb clarinet will be taken as examples That being said you should be able to be set up with all saxophones and clarinets with little adaptations 1 2 3 4 5 6 1...

Page 5: ...es of cells for the intraMic Identifying wich type you own is done by looking at th medallion on the connecting part of the cell Differences between the two types are shown below full tech specs are avai lable further in this guide 1 7 2 Now let s take a closer look to the core parts of your intraMic 1 flat cable 2 metal buckle 3 spoiler 4 protrusion 5 vent 6 lug 7 MCX connector ...

Page 6: ... mixer direct injection box effects looper effects chain It can also be a wireless transmitter for on stage performances WARNING never use the cell withouth its preamp 1 On Off switch 2 3 function LED on off battery indicator input level indicator 3 input MCX connector 4 output 3 5mm mono connector The preamp turns off automatically when unplugged 5 volume button 6 sound brightness selector bright...

Page 7: ...andard line could not work Other available output cables wireless transmitter adapter XLR make sure to disable a potential phantom power etc MCX cable optional connects the coupler to the preamp Length may vary upon order Connector MCX Standard thickness 3 mm Used to fix the 3mm cable on the rods of the instruments Accessories Cables Mounting Clip supplied Available in sizes 75 mm 55 mm and 25 mm ...

Page 8: ...ding freely into the storage case Press the case slightly perpendicular to the lugs to deform the cylinder and release the cell For cleaning and maintenance of cells refer to the corresponding section Storage case supplied Available in sizes 200 mm and 130 mm they are used to fix the coupler the preamp the wireless transmitters etc Elastic mounting hooks supplied ...

Page 9: ... then be directly connected to the preamp or use the mounting with coupler B The cell will be connected to the preamp through the intraMic coupler and the extension MCX cable This way might be useful when you want or need to ins tall the preamp away from the mouthpiece for practical or aesthetical reasons On some soprano and alto saxophones the simple mounting is not possible due to lack of space ...

Page 10: ...tar or synthesizer amplifier but rather a good versatile sound equipment Caution notes prior to installation Installing the intraMic cell Installation on saxophones 2 Hold the cell up with the cable along the cork and take the mouthpiece with your other hand 1 Insert the cell into the neck metal buckle down cable up up to lugs Type 1 or fully inside the neck Type 2 Warning mounting is different fo...

Page 11: ...e case of saxophones the cell is in the mouthpiece Type 1 or in the neck Type 2 well held against the top of the bore the metal buckle rests at the bottom of the bore the opening of the spoiler is pointed at the bottom 3 Insert the mouthpiece that will hold the assembly cell inserted up to the lugs cell fully inside the neck view from above view from above ...

Page 12: ...e the opening of the spoiler is down the metal buckle is directed towards the top of the bore the opening of the spoiler is upwards 2 Insert the mouthpiece into the barrel holding the cable with your finger mouthpiece barrel Mounting is identical whatever the cell Type However if you re playing the bass clarinet only the Type 2 cell will maintain a reliable position thanks to its longer metal buck...

Page 13: ... use and use the same fold each time you use it The cork must be properly adjusted and lubricated not too tight not too loose the friction between the mouthpiece and the cork must be moderate A mouthpiece with a small chamfer or curve at the entrance of the bore is preferable to preserve the flat cable Talk about it to your luthier Unplug the connector before performing the assembly Careful use ti...

Page 14: ...c loops 1 If you re using the mounting with coupler start by attaching the coupler as next to the neck as possible so you can connect the intraMic s cell to the coupler If you re using the simple mounting you can go on directly with attaching the preamp to your instrument A 1 B 1 The preamp can be mounted on the instrument s tube or any prominent part of your instrument bell brace key guards etc e...

Page 15: ... the preamp plug the cable into your recieving device fine tune your settings and play There are many ways to mount the preamp on your instrument depending on your instrument s characteristics your practical or aesthetical preferences It s pretty much up to you to decide what will be the best configuration So you get ideas a few examples are displayed hereafter Various loops and hooks sizes are av...

Page 16: ...keted left on the ground or attached to a wireless transmitter Elastic hooks will let you attach a transmitter on your saxophone s bell for instance how to use our elastic hooks A few mounting examples non exhautive list wireless transmitter ...

Page 17: ...gh that is when the diameter of the bore is small the resistance of the mouthpiece reed couple is strong the pressure produced by the musician is strong The default setting minimum setting will allow you to use all instruments equally but the signal to noise ratio and output level will not be optimized On the other hand the battery life will be lengthened Conversely fine tuning will allow you to i...

Page 18: ...vel indicator When you play fortissimo the LED should slightly dim but not go out cleanly Insist especially on the note high B high F and higher overtones For all intents and purposes please find below general indications of settings which however remain largely dependant on your equipment and type of playing Adjustment zone where the first saturations are encountered Adjustment zone without risk ...

Page 19: ... for Type 1 or 2 cells are given in the ad hoc section of this guide intraMic cell compatibility Type 1 Type 2 emission mounting emission mounting Saxophones soprano alto tenor baritone Clarinets soprano basse no attenuation slight attenuation of very high frequencies 15kHz slight attenuation of high frequencies 10kHz easy installation very easy installation not recommended Type 2 cell in a sopran...

Page 20: ...cloth this could degrade the hydrophobic properties of the coating and foul the cell Do not use a hair dryer to accelerate drying excessive heat could damage the cell If there is excessive water under the baffle that obstructs the vent the sound will be impaired and the cell may be damaged This situation is gene rally reversible all you have to do is leave the cell in the open air 24 hours in vent...

Page 21: ...of fouling check that the water does not accumulate under the baffle and that the vent remains in the open air check that the water does not accumulate near the protrusion under the cell Why is maintenance necessary The cell is designed to evacuate the condensation that forms continuously in the bore and has a hydrophobic coating However depending on the conditions of use the hydrophobic propertie...

Page 22: ...rush after wiping it to remove impurities To avoid getting impurities into the vent rotate the brush in the direction shown in the figure At the end of this step the cell must have found a black color 2 Apply a very small amount of grease to the brush wiping off any excess and spreading it over the surface of the cell The grease film must be very thin and transparent Be careful not to force on the...

Page 23: ...A MUSIC TOOLS or your luthier Regularly clean the parts of the instrument in contact with the cell inside the mouthpiece the neck the barrel etc Which grease to use The standard greases used for the corks of wind instruments are generally perfectly adapted to this use You can also use pure petroleum jelly vaseline or mechanical grease food contact grade Avoid vegetable or scented grease the latter...

Page 24: ...t least 4 hours which leaves time to finish a performance in progress before changing the battery CR2032 How to change your preamp s battery 1 Unplug all cables 2 Lift the bottom end of the case by dis lodging the jack output from the housing 3 Pull out the tab to access the battery compartment 4 You can then remove the old battery and replace it battery ...

Page 25: ...nector standard stereo phone connector not compatible Output type asymmetrical Output impedance 220 ohms Recommended impedance for the receiver device 2 kohms Output level maximum volume line level Optimum signal to noise ratio 84dB A cable up to 20 m can be used without signal degradation Max voltage admissible in the input phantom power 10V Battery type Lithium CR2032 3V or rechargeable LIR2032 ...

Page 26: ...y cloth Connect the power cord of other devices to a properly grounded near equip ment easily accessible electrical outlet and isolated power adapters Do not apply phantom DC voltage greater than 10V on the preamp output Regularly clean the parts of the instrument in contact with the cell inside the mouthpiece the neck etc Use only accessories and attachments specified by VIGA MUSIC TOOLS Limitati...

Page 27: ...alue of the product or its fitness for the intended use Defects resulting from misuse eg handling maintenance mechanical damage wrong supply voltage not in accordance with the instructions in this manual Defects resulting from negligence Defects resulting from accident fire liquids chemicals or other substances floods vibrations excessive heat radiation electrostatic discharge including lightning ...

Page 28: ...use the specific arrange ments for dealing with them IntraMic VigaMusicTools are trademarks of VIGA MUSIC TOOLS SAS The other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved VIGA MUSIC TOOLS SAS 2017 Download the latest version of the manual here www vigamusictools fr ...