TELINGA MODULAR User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- TELINGA
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TELINGA MODULAR V 1.0 USER MANUAL (PDF)
Thank you for purchasing the Telinga Modular!
Before using it – please read the complete manual.
Some important information:
- This parabolic dish/reflector does not contain any electronics and comes without a microphone & cable. Therefore : It is not compatible with Telinga microphones but its design allows you to find a favorite setup with your own microphones (or sensors) & cables. We recommend starting with an Omni pencil-style microphone if you have not used a parabolic reflector before. The Telinga Modular is not designed for a particular microphone , depending on which “sound” you are looking for it allows many different microphones (or sensors) to be used in the included dish basket/foam holder “suspension”. If you ask us? We love SCHOEPS microphones and PRIMO electrets (for stereo PZM configurations in the dish).
- Folding the 22” Telinga parabolic dish. Please only store the dish folded temporarily when traveling. If you fold the dish away for longer periods of time, weeks or months the dish will deform over time. If the dish deforms after traveling please let it rest on a flat surface for 24-48 hours to regain shape. Please keep any loose small parts and bags secured in a safe place away from children
- Never point the parabolic dish directly towards the sun! The sunrays collected by the dish onto the focus of the dish might cause the foam to burn. It is possible to use the RYCOTE TELINGA OEM DISH HWC (optional) to prevent sun rays from entering the dish. Please see: https://www.telinga.com/products/accessories/rycote-telinga-dish-hwc/
- When using your own cable coming out of the gray tube (please see installation instructions) the cable might cause handling noise when the cable is moving and twists. It sounds similar to a microphone touching the foam inside the basket. To prevent this you must then hold the cable or secure it around the handle. Please seepage. 7.
- If you wish to use the Telinga Modular on a Tripod Stand you will need the optional Telinga Tripod Mount
TELINGA MODULAR MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL PARTS ARE SECURED FIRMLY BEFORE USE!
The Telinga Modular includes:
1) Handle incl. mounting kit (gray tube, black ring, gray ring) already
mounted in handle & black NEOPRENE cable holder cylinder (removable) found in
the gray tube.
2) 22” Telinga Modular Parabolic Dish to be placed in the mounting kit,
in-between the black ring and gray ring. The gray ring with thread should
always be secured INSIDE the dish while the black ring without thread supports
the dish from BEHIND. Please see the above picture.
3 ) Rycote Telinga OEM Basket with the “MONO” foam suspension the foam
holds your mic/sensor while you can place your cable in the sliced cable lane
of the foam, when using a cardioid or Omni microphone facing the dish.
16.04.2021 (BETA)-STEREO FOAM ALSO INCLUDED. Please contact us for
installation instructions:info@telinga.com
4) Rycote Telinga Windjammer (“fake fur”) to be placed over the basket in
windy conditions.
5) NEOPRENE CABLE HOLDER (black cylinder) comes preattached in the gray
tube (removable) We recommend using the neoprene cable holder with sliced
cable channel whenever possible (microphone not too long).
If your microphone is too long to attach to the neoprene cable holder,
and ou use a cable coming directly out of the gray tube remember you
will eed to hold your cable around the handle or secure it (with
temporary cable ties for example) or cable noise might appear. Please
seepage. 7.
Using the Telinga Modular with your
microphone/sensor/cable (GETTING STARTED!)
(A) Please begin with removing the gray front cap of the Rycote Telinga OEM
Basket. Then mount the complete dish as above picture (PAGE 3) the 22”
dish should be attached before inserting the microphone/sensors.
(B)If you wish to use a microphone or sensor with its capsule facing the dish
(all cardioid mics!) please take out the removable black foam which sits
inside the basket. If you want to use your Omni microphone or sensor
forward, please leave the black foam inside the basket
PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS BELOW (PAGES 5 & 6)
USING A SHORTER MICROPHONE (OMNI OR CARDIOID) FACING THE DISH:
- Please take out the black (removable) foam from the basket.
- Allocate the sliced cable lane of the foam and place your cable (NOT MIC) thru the cable lane of the foam. We recommend an angled low-profile cable as photo. After placing the cable in the foam cable lane – INSERT THE FOAM with cable AGAIN. Adjust cable length as above photo by pulling cable.
- If possible, place the cable also thru the cable lane of the BLACK (REMOVABLE) NEOPRENE CABLE HOLDER found in the GRAY TUBE. Secure with handle knob.
- Adjust cable length so it’s not too long inside the basket (causing handling noise) or too shortcoming out of the dish to attach to your recorder. After cable length is adjusted please find a suitable microphone or sensor (Omni or cardioid) shorter length that you wish to use.
- Attaching your microphone: connect your cable to the microphone with its capsule placed inside the center hole of the foam-facing dish. On top of the basket, you can find a silver sticker focus indicator. Place your microphone capsule close to the focus indicator inside the center hole of the foam. It is not critical where your microphone is placed as long as its capsule is close (+/- 10 mm) to the focus, you can experiment until you find a “sound” you prefer.
AFTER INSERTING YOUR MIC LET THE FOAM ADJUST TO THE SIZE OF THE MIC
part 5-10 seconds. That also applies if changing the microphone position.
USING A LONGER MICROPHONE TYPE (OMNI MICS ONLY!) FORWARD
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Please mount the complete dish as pictured on page 3. Please leave the foam inside the Rycote Telinga OEM basket after removing the front cap. (Do not remove the foam.)
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Remove the black cylinder-shaped Neoprene cable holder out of the GRAY TUBE of the handle. Remember: the dish should be attached already!
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Please attach your cable to your microphone and insert the microphone from the back of the dish thru the gray tube - > into the foam of the **basket.** Please see the above photo: you should be able to see your microphone capsule thru the foam center hole.
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DISH FOCUS : On top of the basket you can find a silver sticker focus indicator. Place your microphone capsule close to the focus indicator inside the center hole of the foam. You can change position easily simply by pushing the microphone inwards or outwards. It is not critical where your microphone is placed as long as it is close (+/- 10 mm) to the focus of the dish, you can experiment until you find a “sound” you prefer.
AFTER INSERTING YOUR MIC LET THE FOAM ADJUST TO THE SIZE OF THE MIC part 5-10 seconds before recording. That also applies if changing the microphone position inside the foam.
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If using a microphone that is too long to use the included black Neoprene cylinder cable holder (found in the tube) please remove it – so the cable instead can come out of the gray tube (as above photo).
IN THIS CONFIGURATION IT IS IMPORTANT TO HOLD YOUR CABLE AROUND THE
HANDLE WHILE RECORDING or fasten it around the handle with cable ties (that
you can easily remove at a later stage.)
A cable that is moving around by itself – not held – or that cannot be placed
in the Neoprene cable holder while using the dish often creates a handling
noise sound that is similar to touching the foam of the basket while
recording. Most often this handling noise is caused by the cable itself as it
twists slightly when moving, especially with thicker cables.
If you are still experiencing handling noise from your cable, please remove
the cable and mic. Connect cable and mic (ONLY) without the Telinga Modular –
to your recorder. Hold your microphone with one hand and move the cable with
the other to find out if your cable or mic needs to be replaced.
- FINAL STEP BEFORE RECORDING:
CLOSE THE TELINGA RYCOTE BASKET WITH ITS GRAY FRONT CAP.
RECOMMENDED! PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MICROPHONE INSIDE THE FOAM OF THE BASKET WHEN NOT RECORDING. REMOVE IT TO LET THE FOAM GO BACK TO SHAPE BY REMOVING THE FRONT CAP AND TAKE OUT YOUR MIC OR SENSOR FROM THE FOAM. SYSTEM AFTER ASSEMBLING – READY TO USE.
lease make sure all parts are secured firmly to avoid handling noise. + After
assembling the system as above photos and pictures please connect to your
recorder/preamp. Make sure input and output levels are set low before
recording and attaching your headphones. The parabolic dish operates only
as a reflector (acoustical amplification). Only your microphone/sensors and
headphones are operating with your recorder electronically. Please use your
Telinga Modular outside, inside there are too many reflections, acoustical
feedback might occur. Please watch your ears!
+ If your microphone or sensors requires +48V (Phantom Power) or PIP (Plug-In
Power) please enable this on your recorder.
+ In windy conditions please always use the included TELINGA RYCOTE OEM
BASKET (“FAKE FUR”) WINDJAMMER. It is also recommended to use a TELINGA DISH
RYCOTE HWC: https://www.telinga.com/products/accessories/rycote-telinga-dish-
hwc/ This HWC protects your dish from both sun rays entering the dish and
from insects buzzing around inside the dish while recording.
+ Do not use in stationary (permanent) installations without using a dish
high
wind cover such as: https://www.telinga.com/products/accessories
/rycotetelinga-dish-hwc/
Please contact Telinga Microphones for any further information: info@telinga.com or by phone: +46 (0) 702 979 979.
Made in Sweden by TELINGA MICROPHONES.
www.telinga.com
COPYRIGHT© TELINGA MICROPHONES.
Errors and omissions excepted.
PLEASE SEE THE NEXT PAGES FOR SPECS.
SPECIFICATIONS:
POLAR (TYPICAL) CARDIOID FACING THE DISH
Weight complete with dish/reflector, mono foam, and Rycote windjammer : 0,79
Kg
Weight complete with dish/reflector, stereo foam, and Rycote windjammer:
0,81 Kg
Dish diameter: 22” (effective area)
Dish incl. gray rim: 23 ” (packing size)
Dish depth: 6”
Dish foldable: YES (6” collapsed)
Dish Material: Polycarbonate
Dish center hole diameter: 39 mm
2-year international warranty.
Available accessories:
Rycote Telinga Dish HWC (Black)
Tripod Mount for all Telinga handles ( Aluminum Silver)
Soft Case for reflector/dish (Green)
Last edited 2021-06-14