Warnings

WARNING
In order you can protect microphone for long-term use, please read
following suggestions carefully, so that RB500 can get long life use. Please
notice the active element of your microphone is a very thin, corrugated
aluminum ribbon clamped under light tension and mounted between the
poles of a strong magnet.
This kind of design let it able to produce warmest, most natural sound
available from any type of studio microphone. However, it also makes this
the most sensitive and fragile studio microphone available .All ribbon
microphones require special care or they will be seriously damaged.
In order to ensure long life for your RB500, please kindly find below
precautions.
1. Please prevent any sudden or strong blasts of air movement from ever
reaching your microphone, since they can tear and destroy the fragile
ribbon. When using, always utilize a pop filter to prevent any percussive
sounds from damaging the ribbon. Such filters also prevent damage from
moisture from mouth spray.
Never blow into your RB500!
2. It will be good for your long-term-use by protecting your RB500 from any
strong knocks, such as from dropping the mic, or not properly padding in
shipment, as such jolts can destroy the ribbon assembly. Always handle
with complete care.
3. Never intentionally or accidentally apply any phantom power from your
mixer or a phantom power supply to your RB500 as it can burn up the
ribbon. Please always check carefully before connecting your ribbon mic
that there is no phantom power being provided to the RB500.
4. When not in use, always keep the microphone in the padded soft case
provided. also, always store the mic in a vertical position because ,over
time ,the 2"long ribbons can sag, gradually degrading performance if the
mic is stored on its side.
Note: Damaged ribbons are not covered by warranty and you will be taken
charges to replace the element.