auray VOCDOC-ISOMD Microphone Isolation Chamber Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- auray
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auray VOCDOC-ISOMD Microphone Isolation Chamber
Product Information
The VOCDOC-ISOMD is a lightweight microphone isolation chamber designed for audio productions such as voiceovers and podcasts. It eliminates unwanted noise and improves audio quality by enclosing the microphone with 1.6 inches of high-density acoustic foam on all sides. The chamber features a double- layer pop filter built into the front door to prevent vocal pops. It is compatible with self-mounting mics, mic clips, and shock mounts, and includes a moveable and height-adjustable mic extender for precise positioning.
Precautions
Please follow these precautions:
- Read the owner’s manual before use.
- Ensure proper installation and positioning of the microphone.
- Avoid exposing the chamber to extreme temperatures or moisture.
Overview
The VOCDOC-ISOMD features:
- Removable double-layer pop filter
- Door
- Perforated aluminum shell
- 5/8-27 stud
- Star nut
- Adjustable microphone extender
- Extender adjustment knob
- Extender locking knob
- 5/8 in. mic stand adapter
- Mic cable holes
- Feet for tabletop use
Product Usage Instructions
- Determine the best position in the Iso Chamber for your microphone.
- Remove the extender locking knob and place the extender along one of the four mic channels to position your microphone.
- Screw your mic clip or shock mount onto the extender’s 5/8-27 top, and tighten the star nut if necessary.
- Screw in the locking knob from below the Iso Chamber until the extender is secure.
Positioning the Microphone
- For the best microphone isolation results, position the microphone capsule at the center of the filter.
- Adjust the microphone’s height by loosening the extender locking knob and moving the microphone to the desired height. Then tighten the extender locking knob until secure.
- There are four channels to help fine-tune the mic position. Use the locking knob to move the mic across a channel or switch from one channel to another.
- Run the mic cable through one of the mic cable holes on the bottom of the chamber and plug in the microphone.
Adjusting the Iso Chamber
To adjust the sound characteristics, you can move the microphone within the chamber:
- To increase low frequencies and achieve a tight sound, move the microphone toward the front of the chamber, closer to the source.
- To achieve a more natural vocal sound with more air, move the microphone toward the back of the chamber.
- Moving the microphone away from the opening will create a quieter and drier sound.
Pop Filter
The double-layered pop filter eliminates unwanted breath noise and vocal plosives. You can remove the door to allow some room ambiance into the microphone, resulting in a slightly more open sound.
Thank you for choosing Auray.
- The VOCDOC-ISOMD is a lightweight microphone iso chamber you can mount onto a microphone stand or place on a tabletop. It’s ideal for all kinds of audio productions, including voiceovers and podcasts, and will boost your audio quality by eliminating unwanted noise.
- Recording in an untreated or noisy room can compromise your vocals with echoes, reflections, and ambiance, like the rumble from air conditioning. The Iso Chamber encloses your microphone to prevent unwanted noise from being recorded. It surrounds your microphone with 1.6 inches of high-density acoustic foam on all sides. And a double-layer pop filter built into the chamber’s front door will prevent vocal pops.
- The Iso Chamber is outfitted with a 5/8-27 adapter that accepts self-mounting mics, mic clips, and shock mounts. The chamber includes a moveable and height-adjustable mic extender, so you can set your mic at precisely the right distance and height for the best results.
Precautions
- Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment–doing so will void the warranty, and
- Auray will not be responsible for any damage.
- Make sure everything is secure before proceeding.
- Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
- Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
Overview
- Removable double-layer pop filter 1
- Door 2
- Perforated aluminum shell 3
- 5/8-27 stud Star nut 5
- Extender adjustment knob 6
- Adjustable microphone extender 7
- Extender locking knob 8
- 5/8 in mic stand adapter 9
- Mic cable holes 10
- Feet for tabletop use 11
Instructions
Attaching a Microphone
Determine the best position in the Is Chamber for your microphone.
- Remove the extender locking knob, and place the extender along one of the four mic channels to position your microphone.
- Screw your mic clip or shock mount onto the extender’s 5/8-27 top, and tighten the star nut if necessary. 2
- Screw in the locking knob from below the Iso Chamber until the extender is secure.
Positioning the Microphone
For the best microphone isolation results, position the microphone capsule at the center of the filter.
- Adjust the microphone’s height by loosening the extender locking knob and moving the microphone to the desired height. Then tighten the extender locking knob until secure. 3
- There are four channels to help fine-tune the mic position. Use the locking knob to move the mic across a channel, or to switch from one channel to another. 4
- Run the mic cable through one of the mic cable holes on the bottom of the chamber, and plug in the microphone.
Adjusting the Iso Chamber
Mic Placement
- To increase the low frequencies in your voice and give your vocals a tight sound, move the microphone toward the front of the chamber, so it’s closer to the source.
- Move the microphone toward the back of the chamber for a more natural vocal sound that has more air. 5
- Moving the microphone away from the opening will also create a quieter and drier sound.
Pop Filter
- The double-layered pop filter eliminates unwanted breath noise and vocal plosives from p and b sounds.
- Remove the door to add a slightly more open sound that allows some room ambiance into the microphone. 6
Attaching the Iso Chamber to a Microphone Stand
- Align the Iso Chamber’s 5/8″ threaded adapter with the mic stand’s threaded stud.
- Screw the Iso Chamber onto the mic stand and tighten it until it’s secure.
Note : Tvpical microphone stands will not adequately hold the Iso Chamber’s weight. Stands that are designed to support a microphone and reflection filter, like the Auray RFMS-580 Reflection Filter Tripod Mic Stand, are recommended.
Specifications
- Filter Dimensions (H × W × D): 17 × 12 × 12 in. (43.2 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm)
- Thread Size: 5/8-27
- Extender Height: 3.5 to 5 in. (8.9 to 12.7 cm)
- Material: High-density acoustic foam, Aluminum, ABS plastic
- Weight: 6.5 lb. (2.95 kg)
Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty
- This Auray product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
- The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or parts) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
- This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES
- NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
- To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Auray Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Auray along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
- For more information or to arrange service, visit www.aurayaudio.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
- Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.com
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References
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