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INTRODUCTION Thank you for investing in the PinMic™. Whether you’re presenting for television or live on-stage, in a 20,000 seat auditorium or in a house of worship, has your needs covered with the intuitive and subtle PinMic™. Featuring innovative, industry-leading design, the PinMic™ is the first of its kind. The pin-on placement of the microphone provides an ultra discreet appearance, while also simplifying cable management.
F E AT U R E S INTUITIVE AND SUBTLE • Ultra discreet appearance • Lightweight and easy to position • Pins through clothing up to approximately 1.5mm (0.006”) thick (standard model) or approximately 1.5 ~ 3.5mm (0.006 ~ 0.
PI N M I C ™ & ACC E S S O R I E S 1. RØDE PinMic™ 2. Supplementary mesh head (silver) suitable for spray paint customisation to fully match clothing 3. Anti-trauma water resistant storage case 4. Mini-furry for high wind protection 5. Shielded Kevlar® reinforced cable with moulded backplate 6. Lapel-style cable management clip 7. Adjustment tools 8. Sanitary cleansing wipes Compact, interchangeable MiCon™ adaptors available to suit industry standard wireless systems* 3. 6. 4. 1. 5. 2. 8. 7.
S PE C I F I C AT I O N S Acoustic Principle: Permanently polarised condenser Directional Pattern: Omni-directional (see graph) Frequency Range: 60 Hz ~ 18 kHz (see graph) Output Impedence: 3k Typical Signal To Noise Ratio: 69 dBA Equivalent Noise: 25 dBA SPL (per IEC651) Clipping SPL: 110 dB Maximum Output: 189 mV* Sensitivity: -33.
S PE C I F I C AT I O N S FREQUENCY RANGE POLAR RESPONSE * Calculated from maximum SPL peak before clipping. All measurements are calculated when powered at 5 V or P48 (RØDE XLR adaptor) 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
PI N M I C ™ S T R U C T U R E PINMIC™ ASSEMBLY RECEPTACLES PinMic™ PINS Kevlar® REINFORCED CABLE BACKPLATE MiCon™ CONNECTION PINMIC™ CAPSULE 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
M I C PL AC EM EN T For the best performance, the PinMic™ should be positioned as close as possible to the sound source, without being subject to clothing rustle, gusts of air or dust. Position the microphone close to the sound source At times it may be best to test different placements to provide the optimal combination of sound quality and discretion. 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™ To fit your PinMic™ and connect to your wireless system, first pin the backplate of the microphone to your clothing, close to the sound source. You may do this by weaving the backplate and cable up from underneath the user’s clothing, or placing it just behind the lapel on a jacket. Ensure the backplate is hidden underneath the fabric, then press through until the pins are exposed on the other side.
F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™ Once the pins are exposed, simply match the receptacles on the PinMic™ to the pins on the backplate and press on. After the ‘click’, the PinMic™ will be securely fastened. There is no need to push the microphone down further. PinMic™ ABOVE CLOTHING BACKPLATE UNDERNEATH CLOTHING Match the backplate pins to the PinMic™ receptacles 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™ To prevent tangling, you may utilise the provided cable management clip. Clip the cable into the groove on the lapel clip, then loop through as many times as necessary and attach to clothing. Clip the cable into the groove on your lapel clip 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™ To connect your PinMic™ to your wireless system, securely fasten the corresponding adaptor to the end of your MiCon™ cable. MiCon™ CONNECTION MiCon™ CABLE MiCon™ ADAPTOR RØDE MiCon™ cable and adaptor The PinMic™’s connections have been designed using the RØDE MiCon™ connector system, which provides seamless integration with a wide range of wireless systems, while maintaining the mic’s discreet appearance. (MiCon™ adaptors sold separately – see rodemic.
I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S S U P P L E M E N TA R Y M E S H H E A D For instances in which the PinMic™ user is wearing a lightcoloured garment, RØDE have provided a supplementary silver mesh head. This will maintain the PinMic™’s subtle appearance on the clothing. To switch from your pre-fitted black mesh head to the silver, first disassemble your PinMic™ with your RØDE adjustment tool. (This is best done over a desk or work surface to ensure no parts are misplaced).
I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S Use the groove across the bottom of the mic to unscrew Once the microphone capsule is loose, remove it from the mesh. Remove the black mesh head from the socket, using the groove on the mesh ring as grip. Next, insert the silver mesh head into the socket. Place the microphone capsule into the silver mesh and tighten on securely with the driver.
I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S C U S T O M I S I N G T H E S I LV E R M E S H H E A D The supplementary silver mesh head can be custom painted to match the colour of the user’s clothing, providing an even higher level of microphone camouflage. To colour your mesh, first use a pair of tweezers to remove the inner foam (pop filter) from just under the mesh head. (This foam reduces wind noise and moisture reaching the microphone capsule, and must not be exposed to paint.
I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S MINI-FURRY For increased wind protection, a mini-furry windshield is provided with the PinMic™. The windshield is ideal for situations such as outdoor performances, where wind noise may distort the audio quality of the mic. To fit, simply press on the mini-furry straight over the PinMic™ until it is secured by the groove on the mesh head. PinMic™ with mini-furry 122-950-1-3_PinMic_manual_newspec.
S TO R AG E & C A R E When not in use, always keep your PinMic™ in the storage case provided. Close and snap the storage case for complete protection. Inside the case, you will find a sachet of moisture absorbent crystals. Please retain these crystals and store with the PinMic™ to keep the microphone in ideal condition. Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried. This is indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour.
S U PP O R T If you experience any problem, or have questions regarding your microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you. We have an extensive dealer network to assist you. If you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require from the dealer, do not hesitate to contact us directly via the details below. I N T E R N AT I O N A L 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Ph: +61 2 9648 5855 Fax: +61 2 9648 2455 USA P.O.
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