User manual

good thing so this eect can be used creatively. The
narrow vertical pick-up paern will lower the eect
of high frequency sound reections.
Since the sensitivity of ribbon microphones in gen-
eral are low compared to condenser microphones,
you will need a preamp with some extra gain avail-
able when you record quiet sound sources.
Be aware of the proximity eect (an increase in bass
response) when the R1 MKII is close to the sound
source. This can be a good or a bad thing. You can
adjust the bass response by changing the distance
from the microphone to the sound source for an
optimum result in dierent situations. You can also
use a high-pass lter in your preamp or mixer.
PRECAUTIONS
-The active part in the R1 MKII consists of a very
thin and ultra-light corrugated aluminium ribbon
clamped under light tension and mounted between
the poles of a strong magnet. When the sound
waves hits the ribbon and moves it, a small current
is generated in the ribbon since it is suspended in a
magnetic eld.
The good part of this design is that it results in one
of the warmest and most natural sound available
from any type of microphone. The bad part of it is
that it also makes ribbon microphones the most sen-
sitive and fragile ones. It is therefore very important
that the R1 MKII, as any other ribbon microphone, is
treated with very special care if it is not to be seri-
ously damaged.
In order to ensure a long life for your R1 MKII,
please always follow these guidelines:
1. Do never subject the R1 MKII to hard knocks,
such as dropping it or not packing it properly when
you move or transport it since this can destroy the
ribbon assembly.
2. Do never blow into the R1 MKII and protect it
from any strong blast of air movement as this can
tear and destroy the fragile ribbon.
3. Do never move around fast with the R1 MKII in
your hand, please remember that any excessive air
movement can damage the ribbon.
4. Do always use a pop-lter when there is a risk of
excessive air movements reaching the ribbon from
the sound source. One example is close-up vocals.
The pop-lter will also protect the R1 MKII from
mouth spray.
5. Do always protect the R1 MKII from dirt and
moisture.
6. Do never apply phantom power to the R1 MK
II since it can burn the ribbon. Be very careful that
phantom power is switched o at least 1 minute
before plugging the R1 MKII into a mixer or preamp
and see to it that no one turns the phantom power
on by mistake.
7. When the R1 MKII is not in use, always keep it in
its soft case.
8. Do always store the R1 MKII in a vertical posi-
tion. If it is stored horizontally, the 50 mm long
ribbon can sag by time which will gradually
degrade the performance of the R1 MKII.
9. Avoid exposing the R1 MKII to direct sunlight or
extremes in humidity for extended periods of time.
10. Do never try to service the R1 MKII yourself
since this will void the warranty.
WARRANTY
- Due to the extremely delicate nature of ribbon
microphones which can so easily be damaged by
improper handling and use, the ribbon assembly is
not covered under warranty.
Please check your R1 MKII carefully immediately
when you receive it and make sure that there are
no problems with the microphone. After that rst
initial inspection, the standard one year warranty
only apply to defects in materials and workmanship
in parts other than the ribbon assembly.
If the ribbon assembly is damaged during use, con-
tact your dealer for a quote for replacement of the
ribbon assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Large ribbon geometry, pure aluminium, 2
um thick, 50 x 5 mm size.
Polar paern: Figure 8
Frequency response: 30 Hz – 18 kHz +/- 3 dB
Sensitivity: -52 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa) @
1kHz.
Maximum SPL (<1% THD @ 1kHz):
160 dB.
Output impedance: 600 ohm, bal-
anced.
Recommended load impedance: > 3
kOhm.
Dimensions: 69x185 mm.
Weight: 1 400 g.
Please note: Specications can
be changed at any time without
notice.
Many thanks for purchasing the
Golden Age Project R1 MKII
- We wish you much joy and many
wonderful recordings with it!
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