Fame Audio Single Pro Condenser Microphone User Manual

Fame Audio Single Pro Condenser Microphone

Product Information

The product is an electronic device that operates with phantom power. It is designed for indoor use and has a structural characteristic of IP20. The device contains components that are under high electrical voltage and should not be opened or tampered with. The power cord and plug should not be modified or damaged, and if damaged, they should be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer. The device should be kept away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, liquids, vibrations, dust, and sunlight to avoid damage. Additionally, the device should be placed in a well-ventilated location.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before each use, check the device for any damage or missing components, protective devices, or housing parts. If any issues are found, do not use the device.
2. In case of a malfunction, immediately stop the operation of the device and contact a qualified service workshop or your dealer forrepair.
3. Ensure that the device is properly grounded and only use the supplied power cables. Make sure the sockets used have functioning protective earth.
4. Dispose of or store any packaging material properly to prevent suffocation risks for babies and children.
5. Never allow children to use the device unattended or remove small parts that could be swallowed.
6. Place the unit in a well-ventilated location at least 1 meter away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. Do not cover the ventilation slots or insert objects into the unit.
7. Avoid exposing the unit to rain, moisture, liquids, vibrations, dust, or sunlight to prevent damage.
8. If not using the device for a long period or performing maintenance, disconnect it from the power source to minimize danger. Do not pull the cable while phantom power is active.
9. Allow the unit to adapt to the ambient temperature before commissioning to avoid condensation.
10. It is normal for a new product to produce unwanted odors, which will disappear after a few minutes.
11. To prevent damage to loudspeaker diaphragms due to feedback, keep the microphone away from activated speakers that are simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers completely.

Important safety instructions

Please read before connecting!

DANGER! (Electrical shock due to high voltages in the device)
The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device. Inside the unit, there are components which are under high electrical voltage.

• Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective devices or housing parts. If this is the case, the device must not be used!
• Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact your dealer. In the case of a malfunction of the device, the operation must also be stopped immediately until the device has been repaired by a specialist!

DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)

• Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer.
• Always make sure that the grounding of the device is maintained. Only use the supplied power cables and always maintain the earthed protective contacts on the side. Make sure that the sockets used have a properly functioning protective earth.
• Failure to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!

DANGER! (For babies and children)
Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be kept out of the reach of babies and children due to the risk of suffocation. Ensure that children never use the appliance unattended! In addition, make sure that children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffocate by swallowing parts!

Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)

• The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.
• Ensure that the unit is placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. A minimum distance of 1 m is required.
• Do not tape or cover the ventilation slots of the unit, or insert objects into the unit.

Hint! (Power supply)

This device is operated with phantom power. According to DIN 45596, phantom power is a positive voltage of 12, 24 or 48 volts on both AF lines compared to the cable shielding. The phantom power usually comes from mixing consoles, sound cards or microphone amplifiers, sometimes also from batteries. If you do not use your device for a long period of time or carry out maintenance work, disconnect the device from the power source in order to minimize danger. Never pull the cable while phantom power is active!

Hint! (Condensation)
To avoid condensation in the unit, the unit should adapt to the ambient temperature before commissioning.

Hint! (Unwanted odours)
A new product can sometimes lead to unwanted odours. This reaction is normal and disappears after a few minutes.

Hint! (Damage to loudspeaker diaphragms due to feedback)
Avoid feedback by keeping the microphone away from activated speakers that are simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers completely.

Hint! (Sensitive microphone capsule)
To avoid damage to the microphone capsule – never open the microphone basket!
Do not turn phantom power on until you have properly connected a condenser microphone.

Hint! (Sound pressure level/noise level to noise distance)
Observe the specified sound pressure level/noise level spacing to prevent destruction of the diaphragm caused by extreme levels.

Symbols on device and packaging:

• The lightning flash symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltages and the risk of electric shock
• The exclamation mark symbol draws the user’s attention to important maintenance and operating instructions in the manual
• The lightning warns you of dangerous voltage accessible from the outside. A connection to any terminal marked with this symbol may only be made with a ready-made cable that complies with the manufacturer’s recommendations or with cables installed by qualified personnel
• Only suitable for indoor use
• Read the manual

Please read and follow the warnings and recommendations carefully to ensure safe and trouble-free use.

Congratulations on your new FAME Audio Single Pro!
Thank you for choosing a FAME Audio PP-1 product. Through efficient development and economical production, FAME Audio enables high-quality products at a fantastic price. Please read the instruction manual carefully to learn about all the features of this product and keep it for future use.

Have fun with your new product! Your FAME Audio Team

Guarantee:
The current general terms and guarantee conditions of the Music Store Professional GmbH apply. You can view it at: www.musicstore.de  If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us: Music Store Professional GmbH Istanbulstr. 22-26 51103 Cologne

Managing Director : Michael Sauer WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 41617453

• Tel : +49 221 8884-0
• Fax : +49 221 8884-2500
• [email protected]

Scope of delivery:

Intended use:
The product FAME Audio PP-1 was designed to supply condenser microphones with the necessary 48 V phantom power. The device may only be operated for this purpose and by the operating instructions. Other purposes, as well as operation under other operating conditions, are expressly not intended and can lead to damage to property or personal injury! No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use.

It must be ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent users who are in full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The use of other persons is expressly only permitted at the request of a person responsible for their safety, who instructs or supervises the use.

Installation

Be sure to check the unit for damage before use. Use the original packaging or a suitable transport or storage packaging to protect the product from dust, moisture, etc. when not in use.

Equipment and use:
This large diaphragm condenser microphone has a three-pin XLR connector and comes with a matching bracket. Due to its characteristics, the FAME Audio Single Pro is used for miking vocals, speech, guitar and percussion.

Set up:
All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Only use high-quality, undamaged and as short cables as possible for the connections.

Configuration of the 3-pin XLR connector:

Directional characteristics

Microphones have one or more directional characteristics in order to achieve better sound recording results, depending on the application. Sound arriving at the basket and capsule from certain angles can be erased, attenuated or not influenced at all. How strong or weak these effects are depends on the microphone. The main characteristics are omnidirectional, eight and club, while the cardioid, wide cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid characteristics are mixed.

• Example application 1: Omnidirectional
  Since the omnidirectional characteristic has no extinctions due to the design of the microphone, sound from all directions can be picked up almost uniformly.

• Example application 2: Cardioid
  Sound hitting the rear is extinguished/dampened by the cardioid characteristic. The focus here is on the direct signal.

• Example Application 3: Eight
  The Eight is suitable for duet recordings where singers/speakers face each other. Side-impact sound is dampened/eliminated so that only direct sound is recorded

FAME Audio Single Pro – Omnidirectional characteristic:
The Fame Audio Single Pro distinguishes itself by its omnidirectional characteristic, with which the sound from all directions can be recorded almost evenly. Due to its acoustic features the Fame Audio Single Pro is perfectly suitable for overhead microphones and for recording acoustic instruments.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

The following overview serves as an aid for quick troubleshooting. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer, the dealer or the corresponding specialist personnel.

Note! (Adjustable characteristics)
When recording, pay attention to the adjustable characteristics and read the instructions in the operating instructions. The adjustable low-cut filter also leads to a different recording result, as sub-bass frequencies are filtered out. If the specified corrections have not led to success, please contact our service staff. The contact details can be found at www.musicstore.de

Cleaning

• Regular cleaning of the device from dirt and dust increases the shelf life of the product.
• Always disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it!
• Never clean the appliance wet! A dry microfibre cloth is best. Ventilation grilles and openings should always be cleaned of dust and dirt. Suitable compressed air sprays are recommended for this application.

Environmental protection:
The company MUSIC STORE professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of fundamental importance to us. Please dispose of and recycle the packaging components after use properly.

Disposal of packaging:
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic materials, etc. are separately recycled. Observe the corresponding disposal instructions on the packaging.

Disposal of batteries:
Batteries do not belong in the garbage! Please keep batteries in accordance with the official collection points or disposal stations in accordance with the specifications.

Disposal of your old device:
Do not dispose of the device with household waste! This device is subject to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its currently valid version. The device will be disposed of by an approved waste disposal company or your local waste disposal office. The regulations valid in your country must be observed!

Manufacturer : MUSIC STORE professional GmbH, Istanbulstraße 22-26, 51103 Cologne, Germany

MS ID: REC0014554-000 02/2023

References

• MUSIC STORE - Online Shop für Musikinstrumente - Deutschland | MUSIC STORE professional
• Music Store Online-Shop für Musikinstrumente | MUSIC STORE professional

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