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Microphone Descriptions and Controls

Microphone

1. GRILL: Protects the microphone cartridge and helps reduce breath

sounds and wind noise via enclosed foam windscreen.

2. MIC POWER LED: Blinks once when mic is powered on. Remains lit if

the battery charge is low and needs recharging.

3. POWER BUTTON: Places the microphone in ON/OFF or STANDBY

modes.

4. BATTERY COVER: Removeable cover holds and protects the

rechargeable microphone battery.

Microphone Basics

The VHF-3300's ability to pick-up extremely high and low frequencies makes it an excellent choice for use in the recording studio as well as on-stage. In

either case, we have provided a few tips to help get the best performance out of your VHF-3300.

Understanding the Proximity Effect and How It Is Used

The Proximity Effect is a resulting boost to the low-frequency range of sounds that occur with the close-up use of microphones designed with a

uni-directional polar pattern as with the VHF-3300. Occurring when the sound source is less than a ¼" from the microphone capsule, the boost is

generated mostly in the 100Hz range by 6dB to 10dB. Simply out, when a sound source is less than a ¼" from the microphone, the sound will be

boosted with a stronger and richer bass tone than if the sound source was farther away from the microphone.

While the proximity effect can intentionally be used as an advantage to enhance ones voice, it can also unintentionally serve as a disadvantage by

mudding up ones voice. To avoid a lessened sound quality when using the proximity effect, keep these tips in mind:

• Always try to use available EQ or tone controls on external equipment to enhance a sound

first.

• If trying it for the first time, try it in a small room with moderately low volume and no tone or

effects adjustments. If it doesn't sound good to you, it most likely won't to others as well.

• Do not try to enhance a sound source without performing a sound check at the location prior.

• Do not rely on the proximity effect to "change" a persons voice. Rather use it to enhance

one's voice.

• Avoid the proximity effect in environments with excessive reverb, (cathedrals, school

gymnasiums, large dancehalls etc).

• Try to avoid the proximity effect when connected to high-output amplifiers and loudspeakers.

• Remember that when speaking into a microphone, plosive words can generate loud pops

which will also be boosted by the proximity effect leading to a possible threat to external

sound equipment.