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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 neodymium magnet (attached to the body) | ||
+ | * 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 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 | + | 3. Tin the exposed conductors on the cable with a bit of solder. Check the XLR connector — you' |
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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. | ||
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+ | //Technical note: The Geofón is connected as a true balanced microphone, resulting in the exceptional low noise.// | ||
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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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- | 5. Unscrew the Geofón body parts apart and remove the Geofón element from inside.</ | + | 5. Unscrew the Geofón body parts apart and remove the Geofón element from inside. |
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+ | Note: newer version of the Geofón body may have threads swapped between top and bottom part, compared to the picture.</ | ||
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- | 6. Slide the unused cable end through the cable gland on the top part of the Geofón body. Do not tighten the gland yet!</ | + | 6. Pull the unused cable end through the cable gland on the top part of the Geofón body. Do not tighten the gland yet!</ |
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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. Tin the exposed conductors on the cable with a bit of solder. 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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+ | It helps to temporarily place a piece of paper on top of the element (pierce it through the pins) to prevent solder from sticking to the metallic ring around them. | ||
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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 the cable gland on top of the top part of the geophone with your hand as tight as possible. If needed | + | 9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body onto the top part. Tighten the cable gland on top of the top part of the Geofón body as tightly |
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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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