Miniature Microphone Application Guide

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SUSPENDED VARIANTS AND OVERHEAD MIKING
SUSPENDED VARIANTS AND OVERHEAD MIKING
into the MNV 100 auditorium hanger. The clamp
swivels to permit adjustment of the active capsule. The
cable is held in place by the clamp of the MNV 100
and the entire setup is suspended from the ceiling.
AK ... + MNV 100 + LC 3 KA
The Elastic Variant
If additional mechanical decoupling from the ceiling is
required, then the microphone can also be suspended
from the ceiling in an elastic suspension. On the one
hand, any accessory can be screwed onto the 1/2”
threaded neck of the MNV 87 mt auditorium hanger,
while on the other hand, the entire setup can be sus-
pended from its own cable. For example, a complete
miniature microphone in an EA 2124 A elastic suspen-
sion can be mounted on the MNV 87 and suspended
from the ceiling on its own cable.
KM ... + MNV 87 mt + EA 2124 A + XLR Cable
Stereo Setups
The MNV 87 mt auditorium hanger also makes it pos-
sible to connect the STH 100 (for XY and ORTF ste-
reophony) or STH 120 stereo mount (for MS ste-
reophony) to the microphone cable. This makes it pos-
sible to suspend a nearly invisible stereo setup right
from the ceiling and swivel it into the correct orienta-
tion.
2x AK ... + MNV 87 mt + STH 100 (/ STH 120) +
2x LC 3 KA
Of course, it is also possible to suspend the DS 110
and DS 120 double swivel mounts.
w/o fig.: 2x KM ... + DS 110 / DS 120 +
MNV 87 mt + XLR Cable
Overhead Miking
The KVF 158 KA capsule extension can also be used
with an SG 100 stand mount for inconspicuous mik-
ing of instruments, etc. Thanks to the gooseneck, the
active capsule can be aimed from above at the sound
source. The STV… stand extension, when mounted
on the MF 4 table stand or a floor stand, makes it pos-
sible to reach virtually any height.
AK ... + KVF 158 KA + SG 100 + STV 60 + MF 4
The DS 100 double mount is offered for stereo appli-
cations or miking two different areas.
w/o. fig.: 2x AK ... + 2x KVF 158 KA + DS 100
STV 60 + MF 4
requently it is necessary to position microphones as
inconspicuously as possible without using a stand. Over-
head variants in which the microphone is suspended
from the ceiling are ideal in such situations. Thanks to
their low weight, the miniature microphones of the
KM 100 series can be fastened by their own cables with-
out any problems. The same holds true for the LC 3 KA
cable (just 3.5 mm thick) used to connect the de-
tached active capsules to the output stage. Using an
additional thread, it is possible to attain precise and sta-
ble positioning of the microphone(s).
Especially in concert halls and theaters, suspended mi-
crophones are frequently used as permanent installa-
tions, both above the orchestra and for miking the re-
verberations in the hall and the audience.
The Simplest Variant
The MNV 21 auditorium hanger holds the complete
microphone and swivels to permit adjustment. The mi-
crophone cable is held by a clamp device, and the en-
tire setup is suspended from the ceiling.
KM ... + MNV 21 + XLR Cable
The Smallest Variant
An active capsule is connected to the output stage us-
ing the LC 3 KA cable. The plug end of the cable snaps
Photo courtesy of the Sydney Opera House Trust, Australia 2001