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Page 4 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents VR88 Proper Care and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 VR88 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 5 - VR88 Proper Care and Handling

3 Your new VR88 ribbon microphone is a sophisticated audio instrument and with proper care and handling it will provide years of enjoyable and reliable performance. Follow each point below to ensure a your microphone remains in good condition. • Handle the VR88 carefully and avoid dropping the micro...

Page 6 - Introduction; warranty information and service.

4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VR88 velocity ribbon microphone from Samson Audio! The VR88 features a fine, pure aluminum corrugated foil ribbon suspended within an intense neodymium field producing a warm and natural response that's silky smooth from bottom to top. The VR88 ...

Page 7 - VR88 Features

5 VR88 Features VR88 Features • Active Velocity Ribbon Microphone. • The microphone's element features a 2.5-inch long, 2-micron thin, 99 percent pure aluminum corrugated ribbon, set in a precise flux field created by a precision tooled, neodymium magnet structure. • Bidirectional, Figure-8 pic...

Page 8 - Operating the VR88; Powering the VR88; Polar Pattern; Microphone Placement

6 Operating the VR88 Powering the VR88 The VR88 features an active head amplifier and therefore needs to be operated by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers, outboard mic-pres and hard disk recorders. If necessary, an external phantom supply can also be...

Page 9 - Setting Up the Signal Level; Stand Mounting the VR88

7 some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful technique in capturing the optimum sound of a drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experienc...

Page 10 - VR88 Applications

8 The VR88 is an excellent choice for miking a variety of sound sources including vocals, piano, reed and brass instruments, electric and acoustic guitars and choirs and orches- tras to name just a few. Vocals When using the VR88 on vocals, use of an external pop filter is strongly recommended. Posi...

Page 11 - Strings

9 VR88 Applications Strings When recording a solo string instrument like a violin, place the VR88 one to three feet from the instrument. When recording a string section, try to position one or more VR88’s several feet from the players. If the size of the room permits, raise the micro- phones three o...

Page 12 - Kick Drum

10 Kick Drum The VR88 is an excellent kick drum microphone, but due to the powerful wind blast they produce you must be extremely careful on how you position the microphone. For direct miking, position the mi- crophone at least 18 inches from the drum. For closer miking, place the micro- phone 10 to...

Page 13 - Using the SP88 “Spider” Shock-Mount; Using the SP88 Shock-Mount

11 Using the SP88 “Spider” Shock-Mount Using the SP88 Shock-Mount 1 2 For mounting the VR88 to a mic stand you can use the included swivel adapter or for additional isolation the VR88 can be fitted on the included SP88 “Spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below to install the swivel or SP88 shockm...

Page 14 - VR88 Specifications

12 VR88 Polar Response VR88 Frequency Response VR88 Specifications Frequency Response 30 ~ 16000 Hz Polar pattern Bi-directional (Figure 8) Element type Velocity Ribbon Ribbon thickness 2 microns Sensitivity -40 dB/Pa Max SPL 135 dB Equivalent Noise Level 17dB Impedance 200 ohms Minimum Load Impedan...