Owners Manual

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Connecting your MK300
Connect the MK300 to your mixer, mic pre or DAW(Digital Audio Workstation) using a standard XLR microphone cable.
In order to ensure the proper phase response, please note the MK300’s output connecter is wired as Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2
hot or positive, and Pin 3 cold or negative. Also, it always a good idea to turn down your mixer’s main output level control
when plugging or unplugging microphones so you can avoid any unwanted loud pops that could cause damage to your
speaker system.
Powering the MK300
Since the MK300 is a condenser microphone it needs to be operated by connecting it to a 48 volt Phantom power source.
Most quality mixers, outboard mic pres and DAW mic channels have Phantom power available as a standard feature. You
can also use an external phantom supply, if necessary. Since most mixers and outboard mic pres have a dedicated switch
to engage the phantom power, be sure to check that the Phantom power is on. Once the Phantom power source is turned
on, the MK300 receives the phantom power directly from a mic cable.
Using The High Pass Filter
The MK300 has an onboard High-pass, or low-cut filter, which when engaged, will reduce the response of
the bass frequencies. The knee (the frequency where the roll off starts) of the High-pass is set at 100 Hz and
the roll off occurs at 12dB per octave. To engage the filter, slide the High Pass switch so the picture of the
roll off is showing next to the switch. The High-pass filter can be a valuable tool to help eliminate unwanted
low-end content to reduce bleed in the studio and stage rumble in a live situation. Plus, if you’re recording an
instrument that doesn’t make any sound under 100 Hz, don’t record under 100 Hz. It’s often better to set the
High-pass filter on to reduce any unwanted low frequency pick up.
Operating the MK300