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   * a heat-shrink tubing (in the tube)   * a heat-shrink tubing (in the tube)
   * Neutrik XLR connector   * Neutrik XLR connector
 +  * a neodymium magnet (attached to the body)
   * 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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-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's shielding.</WRAP>+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's shielding.</WRAP>
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-3. Solder 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. Tin the exposed conductors on the cable with a bit of solder. Check the XLR connector — 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.  
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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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-5. Unscrew the Geofón body parts apart and remove the Geofón element from inside.</WRAP></WRAP>+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.</WRAP></WRAP>
  
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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. Solder as fast as possible, one joint shouldn't take longer then 2-4 seconds (depending on your soldering iron).</WRAP></WRAP>+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't take longer then 2-4 seconds (depending on your soldering iron). 
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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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-9. Screw the bottom part of the Geofón body onto the top part, and tighten the cable gland on top of the top part of the Geofón body as tightly as possible by hand. If necessary, use a 14 mm wrench, but do not overstrain the gland. If you encounter difficulties while screwing the bottom part of the body, check if the side bolt is deforming the top part and loosen it as needed.</WRAP></WRAP>+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 as possible by hand. If necessary (cable is slipping), use a 14 mm wrench. Do not overtighten the gland.  
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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.</WRAP></WRAP>
  
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