C-ducer B1000 Instructions - page 3
REDUCING
THE
CABLE
LENGTH
The length of the C-ducer cable is suitable for virtually all applications. However, it is
permissible to reduce this cable length [for instance, to insert an inline connector] if the
following precautions are taken.
The C-ducer cable has been designed for low-noise and low-interference and includes an
additional ground shield. This takes the form of a black, conductive-plastic layer between
the outer ground braid and the clear inner insulator. IF THE CABLE IS SHORTENED THIS
BLACK LAYER MUST BE STRIPPED RIGHT BACK TO THE GROUND BRAID [SO IT IS
AT LEAST [6MM] BACK FROM THE SIGNAL CONDUCTOR].
If you wish to insert a miniature inline connector in the cable it is important to use fully
shielded [metal] connectors for this purpose, since hum and noise may result from not
doing so [talk to your dealer/distributor if you are in doubt].
ATTACHING
YOUR
C-DUCER
Your C-ducer B1000 system contains a spare reel of C-ducer double-sided adhesive tape.
When adhesive on the surface of your C-ducer no longer has adequate adhesion to stick to
the instrument gently remove the old adhesive layer and replace with a new piece. It may
also be necessary to replace the adhesive foam pad that is originally supplied to prevent the
small plastic joining block between the C-ducer tape and the cable from falling off the
instrument. If this happens, distortion and noise may result. Further supplies of adhesive
tape and pads are available from your C-ducer dealer.
NOTE: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE SURFACE OF THE
INSTRUMENT WILL NOT BE DAMAGED BY THE C-DUCER ADHESIVE. WHILE EVERY
CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DESIGN THIS ADHESIVE SO AS NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE SURFACE OF AN INSTRUMENT AUDIO MARKETING GROUP AND ITS
DISTRIBUTORS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH DAMAGE AND STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT YOU GENTLY TEST THE ADHESIVE ON A SMALL AREA OF THE
INSTRUMENT THAT IS NOT NORMALLY VISIBLE PRIOR TO MOUNTING THE C-
DUCER IN ITS FINAL POSITION.
Delicate surfaces can sometimes be protected by first applying a piece of clingwrap or
clingfilm-type material to the surface of the instrument before attaching the C-ducer tape.
There are also various types of low-adhesive plastic films available from most book stores
and hardware stores that may be suitable. In all cases gently apply the material to a discreet
part of the instrument before applying it in the final position.
In some cases [when attached to the underside of a piano, for example] the weight of the
cable may tend to pull the C-ducer tape off the instrument despite the adhesive foam pad.
The use of adhesive-backed cable clips as a strain-relief solves this problem.
NOTE: THE C-DUCER SHOULD NOT BE COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE, GAFFERS TAPE
OR SIMILAR. THE SURFACE OF THE C-DUCER THAT IT IS NOT STUCK TO THE
INSTRUMENT SHOULD, BE ALLOWED TO BREATHE.
DRUMS
AND
PERCUSSION
LATIN
PERCUSSION:
The C-ducer produces excellent results when used on Latin drums such as Bongos and
Congas.
Two tape positions are suitable: wrapped inside the lower rim of the drum [particularly
suited to Congas and Timbales] or wrapped around the outer, upper rim [particularly
recommended for use on Bongos]. Experimentation is recommended for optimum
performance.
TIMBALES
POSITION FOR CONGAS
POSITION FOR BONGOS