User's Manual

7
general
Manley microphones will beat all others on grounds of sheer naturalness of sound without coloraon or
perceivable sonic signature. The designs are opmized for extremely wide frequency response and exceponally
accurate transient response. Visually impressive, our microphones inspire condence in arsts and producers.
We have chosen a very open weave stainless-steel grille for the capsule window for near zero-loss acouscal
transmission. The open mesh design of the microphone allows all the highs to reach the capsule unimpaired
and allows the engineer to choose if, when and how much pop screen is appropriate. Vocal “pops” may distort
the capsule without a pop screen. Air movement and wind can overload a capacitor microphone capsule much
easier than loud levels. We strongly recommend a good 2 layer nylon pop screen with these microphones on
close vocals.
Connecons
Screw the supplied swivel mount into the rear side of the microphone
shock mount as shown (right). Note: if used, the locking nut and O-rings
(oponal) should stay on the OUTSIDE of the shock mount, and can be
adjusted as needed so that the swivel mount is securely fastened to the
mic at whatever angle is desired.
Then, aach the other threaded side of the swivel mount securely to a
stable mic stand and lay the cables so that people cannot trip over the
cable or topple the stand. Connect the dedicated mic cable (supplied)
between the PSU and the microphone. Connect a 3-pin XLR M-F cable
(not supplied) to the 3-pin XLR output on the PSU to your mic preamplier.
If possible, use a short 3-pin XLR cable and a high quality microphone
preamplier (with the phantom power turned o) located near the
microphone. This is usually the best for audio quality. Try to avoid running
the microphone signal through a patch bay or extra connectors and wires.
Connect the power supply to the wall outlet using the supplied IEC power cable and turn on the supply.
Let the microphone warm up for at least 5 minutes before using. Note: these microphones do not care
about their orientaon; as long as the capsule is facing in the desired direcon, the microphone body
can mount in any posion (facing up, down, sideways, etc.).
Notes on previous / older models: Older Manley Gold Mics had two connectors on the base of the microphone.
The audio output was taken from the 3-pin XLR-M connector, and the 4-pin screw-on connector supplied the
power from the PSU. The old Manley Stereo Gold Mic had a 4-pin power connector and a 5 or 6-pin XLR for
the two channels of audio.
O-rings
Locking
nut