THUNDER iCON Pro Audio Space Series Microphones Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: THUNDER

Table of Contents

THUNDER iCON Pro Audio Space Series Microphones
Important Safety Instructions
What’s in the package?
Features
Operating the Thunder
Mounting the Thunder
Specifications
Services
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

THUNDER iCON Pro Audio Space Series Microphones

Important Safety Instructions

Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user’s manual or indicated on the appliance.
Follow all instructions included in this manual.
Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit.
Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left unused a long period of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.

Introduction
Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of the ICON Pro Audio Thunder Studio condenser microphone! In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Thunder Studio condenser microphone, as well as instructions for their setup and use in addition to a full list of specifications.
Please register the product on our website at the link below www.iconproaudio.com/registration:
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event that the product is returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required. With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Thunder Studio condenser microphone will operate flawlessly for many years to come.
We trust that this product will provide years of excellent service and in the unlikely event that your product does not perform to the highest standard, every effort will be made to address the issue.

What’s in the package?

Thunder Studio condenser microphone
Shock Mount
Clip
Metal Case
Foam pop filter

Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account

Check serial number of your device
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Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click “Submit”.
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Features

The Thunder handheld condenser microphone offers superior sound quality and sensitivity in a hand held performance microphone. It comes complete with its own unique, patented hand-held shock mount – eliminating noises associated with handling mics in a live or studio setting. Want to attach the Thunder to a mic stand? iCON has you covered with the included clip which fits around the body of the handheld shock mount. This original, bold design will pristinely capture the intended sound and nothing more.

Professional hand-build 27mm large-diaphragm capsule for full, open-sound and unsurpassed audio quality
Ideal as a primary or support microphone for a variety of recording situations
Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule
Top-quality components including Wima capacitors and Fairchild resistors
Perfect for vocal performance applications
Ultra-rugged construction with all metal body
Extremely high grade and long-lasting components
Patented handheld suspension shock mount
Metal storage case

Operating the Thunder

Powering the Thunder (48V)
The Thunder is a condenser microphone and therefore needs to be operated
by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers, outboard MIC pre-amplifiers and hard disk recorders. If necessary an external phantom power supply can also be used. The Thunder receives the phantom power directly from a MIC cable when connected to a mixer or other microphone input that includes a phantom supply. The power is actually sent OUT of the microphone INPUT, riding silently along with the audio signal. Most mixers have a switch to engage the phantom power so be sure to check that the phantom power is on.

Setting up the signal level
When connecting the Thunder to a mixer or recorder input, be sure that the input is of microphone level. Also, be sure that the 48V phantom power is engaged as explained at the previous section “Powering the Thunder”. Most mixers and recorders of reasonable quality will offer a microphone input with MIC trim (usually called Trim or Gain) control. The purpose of the MIC trim control is to optimize the amount of good signal to any noise associated with the mixers electronics. A good MIC pre with trim also will have a Peak or Clip LED. To set a good level on the MIC, set the Thunder up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the MIC trim control until you see the Peak LED light up. Then, turn the mix trim control down until the LED does not light any more. On most mixers, the ideal setting is that the trim control is turned up as much as possible without lighting the Peak LED.

Microphone Placement
In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your Thunder and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are making. All microphones, especially unidirectional or cardioid microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as the “proximity effect”. Very simply put, the proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a microphone based on the position of the microphone capsule relative to the sound source. Specifically, when you point a cardioid MIC directly at the sound source (on-axis) you will get the best frequency response, however, when you start pointing the microphone slightly away (off- axis) you will notice the low frequency dropping off and the microphone will start to sound thinner.
For most vocal applications you’ll want to position the microphone directly in front of the artist. The same may be true for miking instruments. However, you can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful technique in capturing the optimum sound of drum kit, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experience are the best teachers in getting good sounds, so plug in!

P-Poping
P-Poping is that annoying pop sound that you can get when the microphone diaphragm gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter “P” included, (because it is a “plosive” syllable). Using the included foam pop filter will help eliminate these unpleasant sounds.

Mounting the Thunder

Mount your Thunder into the provided suspension mount. Simply twist the Thunder into place.

Specifications

Transducer type.electrostatic
Operating principle. presure gradient
The diaphragms active diameter…27mm
Frequency range..20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polar pattern…unidirectional,cardioid
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1000 Ω load..30mV/Pa
Sensitivity (dB re iV/Pa)…-30.4dBV/Pa
Output impedance…50 Ω
Rated load impedance…1000 Ω
Suggested load impedance…>500Ω
Maximum SPL for 0,5% THD at 1000 Ω load…135 dB
S/N Ratio DIN/IEC 651 A-weighten…80db
Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighten…7dB
The dynamic range of the microphone preamplifier…128 dB
The phantom powering voltage on pin 2&3 of XLR ..+48V (+/-4V)
Current consumption ..≤3 mA
Output connector…3-pin XLR male
Dimension…52mmX52mmX190mm
Weight. 0.283kg

Services

If your Thunder needs servicing, follow these instructions.
Check our online Help Center at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en- us, for information, knowledge, and downloads such as:

FAQ
Download
Product Registration
Video Tutorials

Very often you will find solutions on these pages. If you don’t find a solution, create a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can. Navigate to http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us and then sign in to submit a ticket.
Once you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible.

To send defective products for service:

Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
Keep this owner’s manual. We don’t need it to repair the unit.
Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. See our service centers and distributor service points at the link below:

If you are located in US
Send the product to:
North America
Mixware, LLC – U.S. Distributor 3086 W. POST RD.
LAS VEGAS NV 89118
Tel.: (818) 578 4030
Contact: www.mixware.net/help

If you are located in Europe Send the product to:
Sound Service GmbHEuropean HeadquarterMoriz-Seeler-Straße 3D-12489 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0)30 707 130-0 Fax: +49 (0)30 707 130-189
E-Mail: info@sound-service.eu

If you are located in Hong Kong Send the product to:
ASIA OFFICE:
Unit F, 15/F., Fu Cheung Centre, No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng Street, Fotan,
Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 2398 2286
Fax: (852) 2789 3947
Email: info.asia@icon-global.com

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