TAKSTAR MS300 Conference Speech Microphone User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- TAKSTAR
Table of Contents
TAKSTAR MS300 Conference Speech Microphone
Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing Takstar MS300 Conference Microphone. In order to
better understand and use the product, please read this manual carefully. If
you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our local dealer.
Features
- Capacitive touch switch, responsive without impact noise.
- Sound collection tube for farther pickup distance at 20-80cm. Three-step gain control for higher SPL handling and more flexible application.
- Three-step low-cut function (0/80/150Hz) for lower LF environmental noise in the conference room.
- Supercardioid polar pattern effectively reduces the pickup of environmental noise.
- RFI shielding technology effectively eliminates noise from electromagnetic or phone interference.
- Intuitive LED indicates device status clearly.
- Secured by an aeronautical connector for more reliable electrical performance and easier maintenance.
Applications
Suitable for the conference, broadcast, etc.
Specifications
- Capsule: back electret
- Polar Pattern: super-cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30Hz-18kHz
- Sensitivity: -28dB/-18/-38±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz) Output Impedance: 200Ω±30% (at 1kHz)
- Load Impedance: ≥ 1000Ω
- Power Requirement: 48V phantom power
Note: The above data is measured by Takstar laboratory.
Package Contents
- MS300: 1
- Windscreen: 1
- Audio Cable: 1
- User Manual: 1
Function Descriptions
Front Panel
- Power Switch: turns on/off the mic by touch. The LED indicator lights up based on whether the mic is powered on (green) or off (red).
Rear Panel
- 3-Pin Mini XLR Interface: connects to devices such as teleconferencing system, mixer, and phantom power via XLR audio cable.
Bottom Panel
- Gain Selector: the default gear is “0” where gain setting is off; set to “+10dB” position to boost pickup sensitivity for farther distance pickup; set to “-10dB” position to lower pickup sensitivity for close range use. Select according to your use scenario.
- Low-Cut Switch: when set to “0”, mic is in normal sound pickup status; when set to “80”, it filters out breathing sound and plosives; when set to “150”, it filters out low-frequency environmental noise below 150Hz (e.g., traffic, air conditioner and vibration noise).
Operation Instructions
How to Use
- Properly connect one end of the XLR output cable to the mic and the other to the input jack of an amplifier or audio equipment as shown in the following diagrams:
- Connect to a track mixer with a 48V phantom power supply:
- Connect to a mixer with a 48V phantom power supply:
- Connect to a phantom power supply directly:
- Connect to a track mixer with a 48V phantom power supply:
- Turn the volume of the amplifier and other audio equipment to zero before turning them and the mic on; then gradually increase their volume to an appropriate level.
- Recommended distance from the mic is about 20-50cm when speaking.
Troubleshooting
No sound from the conference mic:
- Check whether the conference mic is properly connected to the amplifier and audio equipment; please re-plug and retry.
- Check whether the connected equipment provides 48V phantom power and whether the 48V switch is set to “ON”.
- Check whether the mic volume of the connected equipment is set too low; adjust and see if it becomes normal.
- Replace the connection cable to rule out the cable problems.
Safety Instructions
To avoid electric shock, overheating, fire, radiation, explosion, mechanical risk, and injury or property loss due to improper use, please read and observe the following items before use:
- Please check if the power of the connected equipment matches that of this product before operation. Adjust the volume to the proper level during operation. Do not operate at over-power or high-volume levels for an extended time to avoid product malfunction or hearing impairment.
- If there is any abnormality during use (e.g., smoke, strange odor), please kill the power switch and unplug from the power source, then send the product to the local dealer for repair.
- Keep this product and its accessories in a dry and ventilated area. Do not store in a humid or dusty area for an extended time. Keep away from fire, rain, liquid intrusion, bumping, throwing, vibrating, or blocking any ventilation openings, to prevent malfunction.
- The product must, when installed on walls or ceilings, be fixed firmly in place at adequate strength to prevent from falling.
- Please abide by safety rules during operation. Do not use the product in places prohibited by laws or regulations to avoid accidents. Do not disassemble or repair the product by yourself to avoid injury. If you have any questions or require any services, please contact our local dealer.
Label Meanings
According to the test results obtained based on RL2004/108/EG (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and RL2006/95/EG (Low Voltage Directive), this product complies with the limits specified in the European Community EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive, integration of relevant laws from its member states. This symbol indicates that, according to the WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive (2012/19/EU) and national laws, this type of waste should not be discarded along with your household waste, as it contains potentially hazardous substances that may pose a negative impact on the environment and human health. It should be handed over to an authorized WEEE collection facility for recovery and recycling. Herewith you will be helping effective utilization of natural resources. For more information on the disposal of WEEE products, please contact your local municipality, waste management bureau or household waste disposal service.
FCC
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the complying party may cause the user to lose permission to operate the device. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.