Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone
Revised August 2006
Introduction page 2
Active Ribbon Technology page 3
Description page 5
Applications page 5
Ribbons in the Digital World page 6
User Guide page 6
Power Supply Input Module page 8
Operation page 10
Amplification Considerations page 11
Equalization & Ribbon Microphones page 12
Hum, Noise & Mic Orientation page 13
The Sweet Spot page 14
Other Types of Microphones page 15
Proximity Effect & Working Distance page 15
Microphone Technique page 17
Recording Loud or Plosive Sounds page 18
Stereophonic Microphone Technique page 21
Specialized Recording Techniques page 23
Care & Maintenance page 24
Troubleshooting page 27
Features & Specifications page 28
Electrical Specifications page 28
Mechanical Specifications page 29
Polar Pattern & Frequency Response page 30
Notes page 31
Warranty page 32