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===== Package contents ===== | ===== Package contents ===== | ||
* Geofón body, consisting of two parts, with a cable gland | * Geofón body, consisting of two parts, with a cable gland | ||
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* a stainless steel spike with an extender (in the tube) | * a stainless steel spike with an extender (in the tube) | ||
* a suction cup | * 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 conductors. Slide the XLR boot onto the cable (if you forget, you may need to desolder the connector later) and the small piece of heat-shrink tubing |
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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, | + | The heat-shrink tubing will shrink as you solder the shielding conductor. If you're not satisfied with the amount of shrinkage, you can use a lighter or a heat gun to ensure it shrinks fully. |
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+ | //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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+ | If you encounter difficulties while screwing the bottom part of the body, check if the side bolt pressed against the Geofón element is deforming the top part of the Geofón body and loosen it as needed.</ | ||
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