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+ | ===== Package contents ===== | ||
+ | * Geofón body, consisting of two parts, with a cable gland | ||
+ | * Geofón element (hidden in the body) | ||
+ | * 1,5 m polyurethane cable | ||
+ | * M4 x 6 mm stainless bolt (in the tube) | ||
+ | * a heat-shrink tubing (in the tube) | ||
+ | * Neutrik XLR connector | ||
+ | * a stainless steel spike with an extender (in the tube) | ||
+ | * a suction cup | ||
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===== Required tools ===== | ===== Required tools ===== | ||
- | For assembly of the Elektrosluch Mini City DIY kit you will need: | + | For assembly of the Geofón |
* a soldering iron (at least 20 W or better) | * a soldering iron (at least 20 W or better) | ||
* solder (0.75 mm or 1 mm, lead-free) | * solder (0.75 mm or 1 mm, lead-free) | ||
* 2.5 mm Allen (hex) key | * 2.5 mm Allen (hex) key | ||
* 14 mm wrench (optional) | * 14 mm wrench (optional) | ||
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===== Building guide ===== | ===== Building guide ===== | ||
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- | 2. Unpack the XLR connector and the small piece heat-shrink tubing from the tube. Identify the cable end with three leads. **Slide on the XLR boot** (if you forget, you may need to desolder the connector later) | + | 2. Unpack the XLR connector and the small piece heat-shrink tubing from the tube. Identify the cable end with three |
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- | 3. Solder the provided XLR connector to the cable. You will notice it has small number markings. | + | 3. Solder the provided XLR connector to the cable. You' |
- | Technical note: The Geofón is connected as a true balanced microphone, | + | //Technical note: The Geofón is connected as a true balanced microphone, |
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- | 4. Assemble to connector. If you need help, here is a [[https:// | + | 4. Assemble to connector. If you need help, refer to [[https:// |
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+ | //Technical note: We use gold-plated connectors for better performance in outdoor conditions.// | ||
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- | 7. Solder the conductors to the pins on the element. Brown conductor should be connected to the pin with a dot next to it.</ | + | 7. Solder the conductors to the pins on the element. Brown conductor should be connected to the pin with a dot next to it. Solder as fast as possible, one joint shouldn' |
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- | 8. Carefully pull the cable with the element soldered on through the gland as far as possible | + | 8. Carefully pull the cable with the element soldered on through the gland as far as possible. Make sure you won't damage |
+ | //Technical note: The main purpose of this bolt is to prevent the Geofón element from rotating when the body is disassembled.//</ | ||
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- | 9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body on the top part, tighten | + | 9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body onto the top part. Tighten |
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