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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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- | 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 onto the exposed twisted conductor without insulation—this is the cable' | + | 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 onto the exposed twisted conductor without insulation—this is the cable' |
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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 |
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+ | 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. | ||
//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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+ | If you encounter difficulties while screwing the bottom part of the body, check if the side bolt pressed against the Geofón element | ||
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