User Manual

The best way to assess your recording
environment, is to listen to the sound you
wish to record acoustically first. Remember
that no amount of EQ can correct a ‘bad’
recording environment. Any further desired
modification of sound can then be
undertaken with the EQ and effects.
11. Live/Stage Use. As a live vocal mic, the NT3
offers studio-quality sound on stage, which is
not achievable with a dynamic microphone.
A characteristic of most dynamic vocal
microphones is that their ‘full frequency
response’ is only evident when they are used
very close to the sound source (within the
proximity effect area).
The low frequency of the NT3 extends to
below 20Hz which is an attractive quality for
most recording situations.
For live performance however, you may wish
to reduce these frequencies when using the
NT3 as a vocal microphone. If you have a
high pass filter/bass roll-off, switch it in.
Alternatively, try moving the microphone
away from the sound source (out of the
proximity effect). This basic microphone
control/technique should be practiced, to
ensure that the best possible results are
achieved.
12. Like all condenser microphones, the NT3
should be kept dry at all times. These
microphones do not like moisture! The
capsule will be potentially subject to
moisture during vocal use, and we strongly
recommend the use of the WS3 foam
windscreen (supplied with your NT3) during
all vocal applications. This screen will also
minimise plosives (the high sound pressure
levels of pronounced B’s and P’s which can
bottom-out the capsule.
13. The NT3 is a precision transducer and you
should be careful not to drop or knock it as
this could cause serious damage.
After use, the NT3 should be wiped clean
with a soft cloth, and stored in its protective
zip pouch together with the pack of moisture
absorbent crystals (silica gel/dessicant).
These crystals should be blue. If they have
turned to pink they are no longer active. To
reactivate them, place the pack in an oven
set between 100-150 degrees C until they
become blue again.