User Manual
STEREO
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WARNING: Do not “hot plug” the microphone. Always ensure that
the power supply is off when plugging and unplugging the included
7-pin cable from the microphone to avoid damaging the microphone
and power supply.
Bass roll-off switch
The Revelation Stereo’s power supply features a bass roll-off switch that
you can use to reduce proximity effect. Proximity effect is the distortion
that often occurs when a sound source is too close to the microphone.
Some microphone patterns (such as the cardioid pattern) boost bass as
the sound source gets closer to the microphone. The bass roll-off switch
reduces the low frequencies to give the sound a fuller range.
-10 dB pad
The Revelation Stereo can be used with very loud sound sources without
significant distortion. If you hear distortion from the microphone, switch
the -10 dB pad (which is located on the back of the microphone) to the
“-10 dB” position. You also can move the microphone farther away from
the sound source to avoid distortion.
Shock mount
The Revelation Stereo comes with a shock mount that was designed
specifically to handle the microphone’s large size. A shock mount
decouples the microphone from the stand and the recording environment.
It also minimizes floor noise and any noise that is caused by handling the
microphone stand. It should be considered standard equipment for every
recording application.
Because of the size and weight of the Revelation Stereo, we strongly
recommended that you use only the included shock mount with this microphone.
If you need to remove the microphone from its shock mount, hold the
microphone securely and rotate the knurled nut at the base counterclockwise.
Microphone cables
A microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of any
microphone. Even the finest microphone will sound poor if the interconnect
cable allows noise to enter or causes distortion and loss of information. We
strongly recommend that you always use the Mogami
®
cables that were
supplied with your Revelation Stereo.
Care
Dust and foreign material can reduce the performance of a microphone
over time, so you should store the Revelation Stereo in its case when not
in use.
Grill
The Revelation Stereo has a single-layer mesh grill. This design minimizes
standing waves and harmonic distortion. Because this type of grill leaves little
protection between the microphone’s user and the capsule, we strongly
recommend that you use a pop filter when you close-mike a vocalist. Using
a pop filter will help protect your microphone’s sensitive capsule from the
moisture of saliva and breath condensation.
Using the Revelation Stereo
The Revelation Stereo has two separate outputs, which are labeled “Left”
and “Right.” Under normal circumstances, these outputs should be sent
to separate channels of your console or interface and panned hard left
and hard right. However, there may be times when you want to experiment
with different settings for creative or artistic purposes.
The microphone has two closely matched 32mm cardioid capsules, which
are arranged as an X/Y 90-degree pair. The recording environment plays a
large part in the quality of the recordings you will obtain. Experimenting with
factors such as position and reflective panels will prove to be invaluable
when setting up the microphone. Your ears are your best tools, so listen to
the sound source directly and compare it to the sound that comes from the
microphone. We recommend that you begin with all EQ levels flat and make
small changes to obtain the desired sound.
Application examples
Piano—You can place the Revelation Stereo above a grand
piano with the lid open, with the microphone’s capsules
oriented toward the high and low strings, respectively. You can
place the microphone near the hammers for an aggressive sound
or place it toward the other end for a mellow sound.
Experimentation is the key.
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