Микрофон M-AUDIO Sputnik. Инструкция на английском языке

Sputnik
User Guide
English ( 3 – 5 )
Guia del usuario
Espanol ( 6 – 8 )
Guide d'utilisation
Francais ( 9 – 11 )
Guida per l'uso
Italiano ( 12 – 14 )
Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch ( 15 – 17 )

User Guide (English)
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 microphone from M-Audio improves
upon that reputation as a top-of-the-line solution for applications requiring the smoothest, world-class sound.
Engineered to the highest sonic standards, the Sputnik addresses the needs of the most critical professional
users.
The Sputnik microphone represents the culmination of over a year of design and development. Based on a
classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in modern facilities to exacting standards, this multi-pattern,
dual-sided large-diaphragm studio condenser mic delivers the lush, classic sound normally associated with
rare and expensive vintage mics like the Neumann U47 and AKG C12. In fact, its rich low-mid and smooth
upper-mid response makes it a good bridge between these two venerable mics.
The Sputnik's combination of military-grade vacuum tube, ultra-sensitive gold evaporated Mylar diaphragm,
solid brass construction, and multiple polar patterns makes it ideal for a wide variety of voices, instruments,
and applications—especially putting that signature sound in  the spotlight. Engineered  from  scratch, we
designed Sputnik with input from some of L.A.'s top recording engineers and producers—and it's an instant
classic in their hands. We are pleased to present what  we believe to be the most versatile  and natural-
sounding microphone solution for professional and high-end applications.
Box Contents
y     Sputnik microphone   y     Grounded IEC power cable            y     Soft cloth bag
y     Power supply      y     Flight case                y     User guide
y     7-pin cable      y     Shock mount                y     Safety & warranty manual
Support
For complete system requirements,  compatibility information, and product registration, visit the support
section of the M-Audio website: www.m-audio.com/support.
Using the Sputnik Microphone
Even if you're a seasoned expert in microphone use and placement, we recommend you read the following
instructions when setting up the Sputnik for the first time.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:
The Sputnik power supply comes factory-programmed for 100V~50/60Hz, 120V~50/60Hz, or
230V~50/60Hz operation. The label on the bottom face of the power supply indicates the AC mains
voltage operation. The only way to change it is by altering the internal circuitry, but you (the customer)
cannot do that without voiding your warranty. Before using the mic, please  check the label on the
bottom of the power supply unit to make sure it is set up to accept the AC line voltage in your location.
(This should not be a problem if you bought it in the country in which you are using it.)
However, if you need to use it in another location with a different AC mains voltage, we recommend
you use a high-quality general-purpose step-up or step-down transformer, rather than one of those
inexpensive voltage converters suitable for an electric  razor. If  you use the latter, rather than the
former, the voltage output may be a square wave (rather than a sine wave)—which will probably result
in noisy operation and will eventually cook the mic!
Please note that the mains fuse is user replaceable. If you need to change it, please follow the table
on the bottom of the power supply in order to select an appropriate fuse with the proper current rating.
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Now that you've ensured that the power supply is set to the correct voltage, you can begin to
set up the Sputnik mic.
1.   First, make sure the power supply is turned off (and preferably, unplugged from the wall).
2.   Take the Sputnik 7-pin cable and connect it to the female socket on the back of the power
supply. (Facing the arrow indentation on the male plug upward will help you align the pins
correctly.)
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 the shock mount with the Sputnik mic as it provides a safe and stable
structure and it greatly reduces vibrations coupling to the mic stand from the floor.
4.   Plug the female end of the 7-pin cable into the bottom of the mic. To help align the pins,
make sure the clip on the female plug faces the same direction as the front of the mic.
(The front of the mic is the side with "Sputnik" engraved.)
5.   Connect a balanced XLR microphone cable between the power supply and your mic
preamp. We recommend you use the highest quality cable possible. Generally speaking,
the shorter the  cable, the better. (Remember: because the Sputnik power  supply unit
provides the voltages  needed to power the Sputnik mic,  you shouldn't use the  +48V
phantom power function on your preamp.)
6.   Connect the  grounded AC  power cable from the power supply  mains feed to the wall
power socket.
7.   Turn your mic preamp gain level all the way down. You'll gradually turn the level up once
the Sputnik is up and running.
8.   Now you can turn on the power switch on the power supply. It takes about 15 seconds for
the red power LED to illuminate fully and ideally you should wait a few minutes for the
Sputnik to "warm up" and for the operating voltages to stabilize before you begin
recording. (We designed the slow "warm up" circuit in this way in order to extend the life of
the vacuum tube.)
9.   Select the polar pattern and attenuation level appropriate to your recording setup by using
the switches on the body of the Sputnik mic:
The Sputnik contains a switchable 10dB attenuation pad, useful for situations where the
sound you are capturing is sufficiently loud that it may overdrive some part of the audio
signal chain.
Additionally, there is a switchable 80-Hz 2nd-order high-pass rolloff filter (12dB/octave) for
filtering out such annoyances as low-frequency rumble from traffic noise outside your
studio, or vibrations transmitted up the mic stand from a player tapping his or her foot. We
advise you to use this function judiciously since you may be capturing a sound source with
valuable information below 80Hz; furthermore, please remember that the less circuitry you
introduce into the signal path, the cleaner your output signal will be—so you should
consider switching in the highpass filter as a "last resort" problem-solving tactic. For many
applications, the M-Audio  shock mount will successfully  reduce the noise from low-
frequency vibrations.
10.  Now you can adjust your mic preamp gain level, phase, etc. as appropriate.
11.  When shutting down the mic, you should always turn off the power supply first and wait for
the red LED to go out completely before removing the cables.
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