The Classic II Instruction Guide RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES 1
THE CLASSIC II Serial No. _______________ Checked by: _____________ Date: ____________________ Thank you for investing in your Classic II condenser microphone. We know that it will serve you well for many years and provide you with a Performance you will be proud of. The Classic II was developed from the original RØDE Classic, which has itself become the ‘preferred’valve microphone of many professional engineers and musicians.
FEATURES: • • • • • • • Valve Preamplifier using the 6072 Twin Triode New 1” Capsule with Edge-Terminated Gold sputtered Diaphragm Custom designed JENSENTM Transformer -10dB and –20dB Pads (Switched from Power Supply) 2 Position High-Pass-Filter (Switched from Power Supply) 9 Polar Patterns (Switched from Power Supply) Low Loss Oxygen-Free Copper Multicore Cable with custom-designed heavy duty plugs and sockets.
CLASSIC Microphone ACCESSORIES: Power Supply Mains Power Cable 10m (30’) Multicore Cable SM2 Shock Mount Suspension M2 Stand Adaptor Custom Aluminium Flight Case Power Supply SM2 (SACLII-PS) (SACLII-SM) Stand Adaptor Flight Case (SACLll-SA) (ZPK014) Multicore (SACLll-MC) Power Cable (SACLll-PL) s 4
NOTE: There are NO user-serviceable parts inside the Classic II supply, but there ARE potentially lethal voltages. If the supply does not work correctly, you should consult either the dealer you purchased the microphone from, or a qualified electronic technician. DO NOT under any circumstances open the unit yourself. ACTUNG: Das Classic II Netztell enthlät keine Teile, die vom Benutzer repariert werden können.
Before using the CLASSIC II: • Ensure the classic II has been set to the correct voltage as used in your country. (This will be indicated by the attached label). • The back panel of the CLASSIC II Power5 Supply has a Mains Input Socket which includes a Switch, a Fuse and a Voltage Selector (see below). Main Switch Fuse & Voltage Selector Mains Input Socket • The classic II can be used with mains supply voltages of either 100-120V 50/60Hz or 220-240V 50/60Hz.
1. Take the Classic II Mulitcore Cable and plug it into the female socket on the back of the Power Supply. Having the white dot on the male plug facing upwards will assist in aligning the pins correctly (see 1). 1. 2. The Classic II can be mounted either in the Shock Mount or the Stand Adaptor. Your choice of Mount should be screwed firmly onto a stable microphone stand.
3. Now you will need to connect a microphone cable between the Classic II Power Supply and your pre-amp. We strongly suggest you use a high quality cable with gold-plated contacts. The cable should be as short as it can be practically be as long cables may adversely affect sound quality. 4. Connect the Mains Lead from the Power Supply socket to your mains power. 5.
There is an Earth Lift switch on the back of the Classic II Power Supply. (see 3.) 3. Earth Lift Switch This switch enables you to remove an Earth Loop should one occur. An earth loop shows itself as a mains frequency hum when two devices whose signal earths are linked are connected together.
NEVER REMOVE THE MAINS EARTH Doing so can have lethal consequences ACTUNG: LEBBENSGEFAHR! ENTFERNE NIEMALS DEN SCHUTZLEITER NON SCOLLEGATE IL FILO DI TERRA Potrebbe essere molto pericoloso per il rischio di scosse elettriche RELIEZ IMPERATIVEMENT L’ALIMENTATION A LA PRISE TERRE sous risque mortel d’électrocution NUNCA MANIPULE LA TOMA DE TIERRA, ESTA ACCION PUEDE TENER GRAVES CONSECUENCIAS 10
Warranty Service All RØDE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the warranty card should be used to register that purchase. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
