User's Manual

The Microphone
The ART T4 tube condenser microphone is perfect for recording both critical vocals and instruments.
The dual 35mm gold diaphragm and hand selected low noise 7025 tube deliver unmatched war mth
and tone.
The unique multi-pattern design delivers nine dierent polar pattern settings including the standard
Cardioid, Figure-8 and omnidirectional patterns including gradient stages between each allowing
subtle variations in tone and response ensuring you have the ideal sound for virtually any recording
application.
The included external heavy-duty cradle mount suspension virtually eliminates vibration and handling
noise, while at the same time safely securing the microphone in any position needed during the
recording process.
The Power Supply & Controls
The ART T4 has nine available polar patterns, selectable from the front panel of the power supply.
Rather than limiting the user to only the three most common patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid, and
gure-8 patterns), the ART T4 has three gradient stages between each of those positions.
This allows the artist and recording engineer far more versatility. In vocal applications where an
omnidirectional pattern isn't quite 'fat' enough, but cardioid is too narrow, you now have three
additional steps to nd the right subtle mix between those two standard patterns. With the ART T4
you have the rare oppor tunity to use the proximity eect of a cardioid, yet still open up the
microphone to hear some of the natural early reections of a good sounding live room.
Care of your ART T4
All large diaphragm condenser microphones are fragile. They do not like to be exposed to any
sharp impact that may stretch or knock the element out of alignment including being dropped,
tapped, or being blown into. This is especially true of any tube condenser microphone, including
the ART T4 .
It is always advisable to use a pop lter when recording vocals not only to avoid sibilance (overly
accentuated 'S', ‘P’ and ‘B’ sounds) but also to keep excessive moisture of f the element.
The outer shell of your mic can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do not use harsh detergents,
solvents, or abrasive materials. Never immerse any microphone in water.
Multi-pattern High Performance
Studio Tube Condenser Microphone
Canada: Yorkville Sound - 550 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario - Canada L1W 3Y8
USA: Yorkville Sound - 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate - Niagara Falls, NY USA 14305
RT T4 Features and Accessories:
Constant Voltage Power Supply Module
9-position multi-pattern selection control on power supply module
provides omnidirectional, cardioid and gure-8 patterns with three
gradient settings between each position. Constant voltage ensures
quiet operation.
Shockmount Cradle Adaptor
Stops noise from transferring through the oor and mic stand to the
sensitive microphone capsule.
7-pin XLR shielded Microphone Cable
Provides clean signal from microphone while transferring power to
drive capsule and preamp from power supply .