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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 Geofón DIY kit you will need: | For assembly of the Geofón DIY kit you will need: | ||
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* 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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- | 3. older the provided XLR connector to the cable. You'll notice it has small number markings. Solder the exposed conductor with heat-shrink tubing to pin number 1, the brown conductor to pin 2, and the white conductor to pin 3. 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. | + | 3. Solder |
//Technical note: The Geofón is connected as a true balanced microphone, resulting in the exceptional low noise.// | //Technical note: The Geofón is connected as a true balanced microphone, resulting in the exceptional low noise.// | ||
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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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- | 9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body onto the top part, and tighten | + | 9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body onto the top part. Tighten |
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