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Putting the microphone into
operation
Connecting the microphone
The MKH 800 TWIN has been designed for a 48 ± 4 V
phantom powering according to IEC 61938.
To power the microphone:
̈ Connect the XLR-5 socket of the adaptor cable ´ to the
XLR-5 connector ¿ of the microphone.
̈ Connect the two XLR-3 connectors of the adaptor cable
´ to the corresponding sockets of your mixing console.
̈ Switch on the phantom powering on your mixing
console.
The LEDs · and » on the microphone light up.
Aligning the microphone
The front of the microphone is marked by the word “Front”
and a blue LED · whereas the rear is marked by a red
LED ».
The LEDs can be used for aligning the microphone. On-axis
alignment is indicated by maximum brightness.
Function monitoring
The two LEDs Front · and Rear » indicate operational
readiness separately for both channels. The LEDs go off if
the supply voltage drops below 42 V.
Mounting the microphone to a stand
The supplied MZS 80 shock mount allows the MKH 800
TWIN to be mounted to a stand and effectively protects
against structure-borne noise.
To mount the microphone to a stand:
̈ Select the suitable mounting thread:
– Without thread insert: 5/8" thread
– With thread insert: 3/8" thread
̈ Screw the shock mount ² to a stand.
̈ Pass the cable through the cable grip
as shown.
̈ Place the microphone into the shock
mount ² as shown.
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