Summary of Sputnik
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User guide.
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Table of contents english . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 what’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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2 - user manual introduction congratulations on your purchase of m-audio’s sputnik multi-pattern vacuum tube large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Studio artists around the world rely on m-audio microphones to capture acoustic performances with clarity and accurate tonal balance. The sputnik tube mi...
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User guide - 3 english 3) screw the m-audio shock mount onto a sturdy mic stand and then place the sputnik mic into the shock mount. The threaded mounting ring at the bottom of the shock mount screws into the bottom of the sputnik microphone, securing it in place. We recommend that you always use th...
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4 - user manual sputnik features capsule the sputnik’s custom double-sided capsule is the heart of the sputnik mic and it’s the element primarily responsible for the mic’s sensitivity and transparent sound characteristics. The capsule consists of two 1-inch circular mylar diaphragms, which we’ve man...
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User guide - 5 english performers singing toward each other. The strong off-axis rejection (roughly 40db of attenuation) can make it useful for, say, mic’ing a drum kit if you want to isolate individual drums or cymbals. Moreover, the sputnik’s figure-8 pattern is very symmetrical, which make it a pe...
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6 - user manual m-audio shock mount the sputnik’s capsule is rubber-mounted internally, but you should still be careful to protect it from physical shocks and abuse. Always use the sputnik with the included m-audio shock mount on a sturdy mic stand. It’s a comfortable, stable structure in which to s...
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User guide - 7 english one advantage is that the extremely high input impedance of a tube doesn’t load down the microphone capsule output in any significant way. Also, there are some major differences in the inherent physical properties of the devices and with the circuit topologies and components us...
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8 - user manual concluding remarks m-audio is committed to developing studio microphones for those who demand the most accurate and true sound. We believe a well-designed mic should be clear and detailed, and should yield recordings that require little or no post processing in order to sound “correc...
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User guide - 9 english instructions for use the instructions contain the following: • protection against splashing of water / do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture • minimum distances to other objects (6”) • cleaning instructions (wipe with damp cloth) • do not install near heat sources •...
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M-audio usa 5795 martin rd., irwindale, ca 91706 technical support web: www.M-audio.Com/tech tel (pro products): (626) 633-9055 tel (consumer products): (626) 633-9066 fax (shipping): (626) 633-9032 sales e-mail: sales@m-audio.Com tel: 1-866-657-6434 fax: (626) 633-9070 web www.M-audio.Com m-audio u...