t bone PS 100 Podcast Station User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- t bone
Table of Contents
PS 100 – Podcast Station
Quick start guide
This manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain the manual for future reference. If you pass the device on to others please include this manual.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This device is used to convert acoustic signals into electrical ones. Any
other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper
and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that
children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let unattended children use
electrical devices.
Where to use the product
Never use the product
- indirect sunlight
- in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- in extremely dusty or dirty areas
- at locations where the unit can become wet
- near magnetic fields
General handling
- To prevent damage, never use force when operating the switches and controls.
- Never immerse the appliance in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners, or flammable cleaning agents.
Keep foreign substances from the unit!
Keep the device away from containers with liquids. Should any liquid get into
the unit, this could lead to its destruction or fire. Be sure not to let any
metal objects into the unit.
Features
- Microphone with 3 capsules and switchable directivity as well as a USB interface integrated into the base
- Connections: ¼” jack instrument input, 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack aux input, 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack headphone output, USB Type-C
- LED chain displays for output and input levels
- Controls: Mic Gain, Instrument Gain, Monitor Level, Aux Level, PC / Mic Mix
- Mute switch
- Selector switch for directivity: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight and stereo
- 2 m USB Type-C to USB cable included
Operating elements
- Microphone basket
- Button to MUTE the microphone
- MIC GAIN control for setting the pre-amplification for the microphone signal
- PATTERN switch for selecting one of 4 different directivities (cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and stereo)
- Headphone output (3.5 mm mini jack)
- MONITOR control for adjusting the headphone volume
- MIX control for setting the ratio of microphone and USB signal in the headphone signal
- AUX-IN input to playback from devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc. (3.5 mm mini jack)
- INST GAIN control for setting the pre-amplification for the instrument signal 10. AUX LEVEL control for setting the level at the AUX IN input
- USB C port for connection to a computer
- INST input for connecting instruments (¼” jack)
- LED chain display for the input level
- LED chain display for the output level
- Locking screw for adjusting the tilt angle of the microphone
Using the product
- Fix the microphone with the locking screw at the desired tilt angle.
- Connect the USB C port of the microphone to the USB port of a computer (Windows® or Mac OS®) using the supplied USB cable. The computer will recognize the device and automatically install the required driver.
- When using computers with the Windows® operating system, you can configure the device as required via the Control Panel => Sound => Recording.
- When using computers with the Mac OS® operating system, you can configure the device as required via System Preferences => Sound => Input.
- Speak or sing in the direction of the microphone basket. To mute the microphone signal, press the MUTE button. Press it again to unmute.
- Use the MIC GAIN control to set the sensitivity and thus the amount of pre-amplification for the microphone signal.
- You can connect an instrument to the INST input using a ¼” jack cable. You can adjust its signal level with the INST GAIN control.
- You can connect playback devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc. to the AUX IN input using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable. You can adjust its signal level with the AUX LEVEL control.
- The left LED chain shows the input level. Set the MIC GAIN, INST GAIN and AUX LEVEL controls so that the CL-LED does not light up too often, as this indicates an overload of the device input.
- For direct monitoring of the signal, connect headphones to the headphone output.
- The right LED chain shows the output level. Use the MONITOR control to set the desired headphone volume so that the CL-LED does not light up too often, as this leads to audible distortion.
- The USB connection works in both directions. This allows you to play a signal from the computer through the headphones connected to the microphone. Then you can use the MIX control to set the ratio of microphone and USB signal in the headphone signal.
Technical specifications
| Capsules: | 3 × 16 mm electret |
|---|---|
| Frequency response: | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity: | -38 dB ± 3 dB |
| Dynamic range: | 96 dB |
| Max. SPL: | 110 dB |
| Sampling rate: | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| Directivity: | Cardioid, omni, figure-8 and stereo |
| Dimensions (L × Ø): | 253 × Ø120 mm |
| Weight: | 1.05 kg |
| Colour: | black |
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. Comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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