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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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| <WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
| - | 3. Solder | + | 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. |
| 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. | 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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| - | 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.</ | ||
| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||
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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' | + | 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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| + | <WRAP center round tip 60%> | ||
| + | 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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| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||