C7e Microphone Owners Manual

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Connecting your C7e
Connect the C7e to your mixer, mic pre or DAW(Digital Audio Workstation) using a standard XLR microphone cable. In
order to ensure the proper phase response, please note the C7e’s output connecter is wired as Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 hot or
positive, and Pin 3 cold or negative. Also, it always a good idea to turn down your mixer’s main output level control when
plugging or unplugging microphones so you can avoid any unwanted loud pops that could cause damage to your speaker
system.
Powering the C7e
Since the C7e is a condenser microphone it needs to be operated by connecting it to a 48 volt Phantom power source.
Most quality mixers, outboard mic pres and DAW mic channels have Phantom power available as a standard feature. You
can also use an external phantom supply, if necessary. Since most mixers and outboard mic pres have a dedicated switch
to engage the phantom power, be sure to check that the Phantom power is on. Once the Phantom power source is turned
on, the C7e receives the phantom power directly from a mic cable.
Using The High Pass Filter
The C7e has an onboard High-pass, or low-cut filter, which when engaged, will reduce the response of the
bass frequencies. The knee (the frequency where the roll off starts) of the High-pass is set at 100 Hz and the
roll off occurs at 12dB per octave. To engage the filter, slide the High Pass switch so the picture of the roll
off is showing next to the switch. The High-pass filter can be a valuable tool to help eliminate unwanted
low-end content to reduce bleed in the studio and stage rumble in a live situation. Plus, if you’re recording an
instrument that doesn’t make any sound under 100 Hz, don’t record under 100 Hz. It’s often better to set the
High-pass filter on to reduce any unwanted low frequency pick up.
Operating the C7e