MXL V67g - Microphone Cutting In;Out

Q: Is phantom power bad for my other microphones?
A: Phantom power is typically not harmful to microphones that do not require it.
Most microphones that do not require phantom power wil ignore the unneeded
voltage; however, some ribhan microphones can be damaged by phantom
power. Please read your
about
using
phantom
po
Owner's manual for specific instructions
u microphone.
Q:
My
microphone keeps
cui.
ng
in
and
out
while
l'm
recording.
What is the problem?
A:
Condenser
microphones
require
a
pop
filter
for
vocal
work.
A
pop
ilter
can
either be
metal,
or
a
round
ring
with
a
very
fine
mesh
material
stretched
across
it.
The
pop
filter
should
be
placed
roughly
3-
4
inches
away
from
the
microphone - between the microphone and the vocalist. The pop filter not
only
eliminates
plosives
(those
"popping
Ps"),
it
also
collects
breath
condensation,
protecting the microphone's capsule from moisture in the process. Condensation
on
the
microphone's
capsule
will
cause
the
microphone
to
short
circuit
resulting
in
the
microphone
cutting
in
and
out
during
operation.
Should
this
occur,
you
can
leave
the
microphone
uncovered
and
out
in
the
open
for
approximately
two
weekS
to
thoroughly
dry,
which will
likely
rectify
the
problem.
Afterward,
you should always use a pop filter.
Q:
What
is
a
shockmount and
why
would
I
use
it?
A:
Shockmounts
de-couple
the
microphone
from
the
mic
stand
and
the
environment.
The
shockmount
will
minimize
floor
noise as
well
as
any
noises
induced
by
people
handling
the
microphone
stand.
Shockmounts
should
be
Considered standard equipment for all recording applications.
Q:
What
is
a
-10
dB
pad?
A:
A-10
dB
pad
is
a
switch or
knob
that
lowers
the
level of
an
incoming
signal
(Such as a microphone) before it reaches the rest of the circuitry. If you are
recording something very loud (such as a guitar amp) and signal is overpowering
yur recorder, you would select the -10 dB pad to lower the volume of the
microphone
to
make
the
input
signal
more
manageable.
Q:
What
is
a
lo-cut
filter?
O-Cut
filter is an electronic filter that allows only the frequencies higner
given
point
to
pass, eliminating
all
frequencies
below this
point.
In
use,t has an effect similar to using a shockmount because it liminates
and similar noise. Lo-cut can be used when recording acCOUsuc
low-e umble
ecordinnds
to
alleviate
low
frequency
noise
that
can
seep
into
your
recording.
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