Rode NT3 Professional Microphone
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1. MICROPHONES NT 3 Instruction Guide R DE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES Yi CE EMC LVD R DE NT 3 Serial Number 22 cc0eceee Checked by cera sense derne BEIE E EEE Ea ERE En This condenser microphone has been proudly designed and manufactured by RODE Microphones in Sydney Australia We at RODE thank you for investing in our product and with the appropriate care it will serve you well for many years to come Please take the time to read the following information which will help you to achieve the best possible performance from your NTS WW Ch lie Peter Freedman R DE Microphones SPECIFICATIONS Capsule Active Electronics Polar Pattern Frequency Response Output Impedance Sensitivity Equivalent Noise Maximum Output Dynamic Range Maximum SPL Signal Noise Ratio Power Requirements Externally polarised 19mm 3 4 condenser J FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer Hypercardioid see graph 20 Hz 20 kHz see graph 200 ohm 390B re 1 volt pascal 12mV 94dB SPL 2dB lt 16dB SPL A weighted per IEC268 15 9 5dBu 1 THD into 1K ohm gt 123dB per IEC268 15 gt 140dB SPL 1 THD into 1K ohm gt 77dB per IEC268 15 8mA P48 20 60v 7MA P24 12 30v 1 4mA P12 11026v 1 2mA 9v Battery Dimensions Microphone only 2 0mm x 130mm x 50mm Weight Microphone without battery 371g Packed Wei2. These microphones do not like moisture The capsule will be potentially subject to moisture during vocal use and we strongly recommend the use of the WS3 foam windscreen supplied with your NT3 during all vocal applications This screen will also minimise plosives the high sound pressure levels of pronounced B s and P s which can bottom out the capsule The NTS is a precision transducer and you should be careful not to drop or knock it as this could cause serious damage After use the NT3 should be wiped clean with a soft cloth and stored in its protective zip pouch together with the pack of moisture absorbent crystals silica gel dessicant These crystals should be blue If they have turned to pink they are no longer active To reactivate them place the pack in an oven set between 100 150 degrees C until they become blue again Note There are no user serviceable parts inside this microphone so there will never be reason for you to dismantle it except to replace the battery Any service which may require dismantling must be performed by an authorised R DE Service Agent Warranty Service All R DE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the warranty card should be used to register that purchase The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear modification shipping damage
3. or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide If you experience any problem or have any questions regarding your R DE microphone first contact the Dealer who sold it to you If the microphone requires Factory authorised service return will be organised by that Dealer We have an extensive Distributor Dealer network but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require do not hesitate to contact us directly International Tel 61 2 8765 9333 Fax 61 2 8765 9444 Australia Tel 02 8765 9333 Fax 02 8765 9444 USA Tel 310 328 7456 Fax 310 328 7180 e mail information info rodemicrophones com www rodemicrophones com or contact your local RODE Distributor
4. RM 3 is included with your NT3 and should be used to connect the NTS firmly and safely to a stable microphone stand Always use a good quality microphone cable and ensure that it is wired Pini Screen Pin 2 Pin 3 ANPI CORHELTIONS pan te H rer KLA s pin 2 ies pan J tn ving Balanced bork You may of course use XLR XLR XLR jack or XLR mini jack plugs depending on your relevant input socket We recommend that all connections made to the mixer or recorder are made with the attenuation gain set to OFF When first switching the mixer ON and phantom power is applied to the NT3 or when the microphone battery power is switched ON several seconds should be allowed for the microphone to stabilize Note When using phantom power a battery may be in or out it is ineffective in that situation To ensure the lowest noise distortion your mixer input gain control should be set so that the Peak Program Indicator P P I L E D flashes ON during peaks high levels of the program source Voice Instrument If there is no P P I adjust the input gain while listening for distortion of the sound As distortion is heard reduce the gain gradually until the sound is undistorted clean Sound quality is of course subjective and your sound will be achieved by you with experimentation We suggest that you begin with EQ set FLAT OFF no boost or cut Remember the EQ cannot change the acoustic properties of a room In a reco
5. ght 640 Packed Dimensions 270mm x 130mm x 50mm FEATURES Transformerless output Internal capsule shock mounting Heavy duty cast metal satin nickel body High immunity to RF interference High strength welded and heat treated mesh head Premium quality surface mount components True condenser externally biased Hypercardioid polar response Full frequency response Battery status indicator 12 months parts and labour guarantee Accessories ZP1 Zip Pouch WS3 Wind Shield RM3 Stand Mount with 3 8 5 8 thread adaptor THE NT3 is suitable for a wide range of applications Recording stage and location work are all well within the capabilities of this hypercardioid condenser microphone Its low noise and full frequency response ensure the sound quality expected by todays musicians and engineers 1 You may use either phantom power see Specifications or 9V battery to operate your NT3 Most professional mixing consoles include a 48 volt phantom power supply if yours does not separate one may of course be used Ensure that whichever power supply you use it is a professional unit and is working correctly 3 If you choose to use battery power a 9 Volt PP3 battery should be fitted into the cavity within the microphone body ensuring correct polarity to and to We recommend that you use a high quality alkaline battery To fit the battery simply un screw the lower section of the body and inse
6. rding situation you should try placing absorbent or reflective panels material in various positions within the vicinity of the sound source and microphone The positioning of the microphone can also have a dramatic effect on the sound quality 11 12 13 The best way to assess your recording environment is to listen to the sound you wish to record acoustically first Remember that no amount of EQ can correct a bad recording environment Any further desired modification of sound can then be undertaken with the EQ and effects Live Stage Use As a live vocal mic the NT3 offers studio quality sound on stage which is not achievable with a dynamic microphone A characteristic of most dynamic vocal microphones is that their full frequency response is only evident when they are used very close to the sound source within the proximity effect area The low frequency of the NT3 extends to below 20Hz which is an attractive quality for most recording situations For live performance however you may wish to reduce these frequencies when using the NT3 as a vocal microphone If you have a high pass filter bass roll off switch it in Alternatively try moving the microphone away from the sound source out of the proximity effect This basic microphone control technique should be practiced to ensure that the best possible results are achieved Like all condenser microphones the NT3 should be kept dry at all times
7. rt the battery into the cavity terminals first Secure the battery in place with the flexible spring clip and re assemble the body screwing the sections firmly together 4 The ON OFF switch turns the microphone ON or OFF when powered by either phantom or battery i When using battery power the switch should be switched to OFF when the microphone is not in use If left ON the battery power will be unnecessarily depleted We recommend that during long periods of non use the battery should be removed as it may leak and that could damage your NTS When the NT3 is switched ON the red battery status L E D light emitting diode gives an indication of battery power and should always be carefully observed When the L E D flashes illuminates for about 1 second the battery power is good If the L E D remains illuminated significantly longer the battery should be replaced Tests have shown a life expectancy for a high quality alkaline battery used in the NT3 to be in excess of 400 hours NOTE This is equal to 8 hours recording per week for a year including 2 weeks holidays 5 The NT3 may be connected direct to a mixer recording or live and battery power will only be required if the mixer does not have an in built phantom P48 supply Connection may also be made direct to a portable DAT or other tape machine enabling __ field location operation using the 9V battery supply 6 10 A stand mount clip
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