RODE Microphones Broadcaster Manual

The

BROADCASTER

Instruction Guide

RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES

BROADCASTER

Serial Number: ……………………

Checked by: ………………………

Date: ………………………………

Thank you for purchasing the RØDE

BROADCASTER.

To achieve the best performance, and to obtain a

lifetime of service, we urge you to spend a few

minutes reading this manual.

You have joined thousands of other satisfied

customers world-wide who choose and

recommend RØDE above any other make,

regardless of price.

As a RØDE customer, you are very important to

us. We have a world-wide distributor and dealer

network. If however, you cannot get the

assistance or advice you need, please do not

hesitate to contact me directly.

Company History

RØDE is the main manufacturing division of

Freedman Electronics. Freedman Electronics was

founded by Henry and Astrid Freedman in 1966

after emigrating from Sweden where Henry’s long

and illustrious audio career began.

The company is based in Sydney Australia,

home of the 2000 Olympic games. Electronics

design, testing and manufacturing is performed at

this facility. The Engineering of the metal work is

performed at a dedicated C.N.C. facility located

250 km from the city.

We hope you are and will continue to be satisfied

with your purchase.

Peter Freedman

RØDE Australia

SPECIFICATIONS;

•1” Gold Sputtered Pressure

Gradient Transducer

•Frequency Response: 20 Hz –20 kHz

•Noise: 14dB (A)

•Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa

•Max SPL: 135dB

•Low Cut Filter: @ 75Hz 6dB/octave

•Output Impedance: 200 ohms

•Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom

•Current Consumption: 5 mA

Features:

•True Large Diaphragm Condenser

Capsule

•On-Air Indicator

•Ultra Low-Noise

•Cardioid Polar Pattern with high 180o

rejection

•Voice Tailored Low Cut Filter

•Internal Pop Filter

•Internally Shock-Mounted Capsule

•Rugged Stainless Steel Body

Accessories:

•BM1 Microphone Holder

•Custom High Impact Carry Case

•5 Pin Plug

1. You will need a power supply to operate the

BROADCASTER. For optimum results, this

should be a 48V D.C. Phantom.

Most professional consoles have an internal

48V supply, or you can purchase one

separately. Make sure the power supply you

use is a professional unit that is operating

correctly. Damage caused by connecting the

BROADCASTER to a faulty power supply is

not covered by the guarantee.

2. The BROADCASTER comes complete with a

Micro-phone Mount (BM 1) and this must be

used to attach the BROADCASTER to a ‘stable’

microphone stand.

3. When first connecting the BROADCASTER

we suggest that you have the Gain control

adjusted to FULL attenuation (OFF).

4. Please make all cable connections before

applying power to the microphone. Never

remove the microphone cable while the power

is connected.

5. Check that you have the BROADCASTER

correctly connected. You can connect the

microphone directly to the mixer (without an

external supply) if 48V is available on the mixer.

Always use a balanced microphone cable and

be sure that the cable is a wired Pin 1 screen,

Pin 2+ Pin 3-, and 4 and 5 to switch the On-

Air indicator if used (refer to Wiring Diagram).

We suggest you purchase a cable with gold-

plated plugs, as contact resistance due to

corrosion is a major cause of problems in all

sound systems.

6. Switch on the Power Supply/Mixer. The

Microphone will take a few seconds to

stabilize. Adjust the mixer gain so that the

Peak Programme light on the console

‘flashes’ on the ‘peaks’ of the sound source

(Voice). Be sure to do this at the same SPL

(volume) and distance you (or the announcer)

will work at. The BROADCASTER is now

ready for use.

7. Microphone technique, or how to get the

sound you want, requires experimentation.

Moving closer to the microphone increases the

perceived ‘warmth’ and ‘bass’ (Proximity

Effect). Try to get the sound you want by

placing either reflective or absorbent panels at

various angles adjacent to the source.

Changing the acoustic properties of the space

the microphone is in, is our recommended initial

approach for obtaining the best sound quality.

The BROADCASTER ‘ON-AIR’ INDICATOR:

While the BROADCASTERS’ output connection

and On-Air Indicator control is a very simple

operation to perform, we suggest that unless you

are familiar with cable connections and audio

installations in general, that you have an

Audio/Electronics Technician perform this task to

assure optimum performance.

The On-Air Indicator L.E.D. is switched either On

or Off by applying an open or closed circuit

across Pins 4 and 5 of the output connector.

When ‘open circuit’ (no connections across Pins 4

and 5), the L.E.D. is active. If you do not wish to

switch the L.E.D. via a console or separate mute

button, then the L.E.D. will be active continuously

whenever the microphone has P48V (Phantom

Power) applied.

Most professional consoles have switches that

provide both open circuit or short circuit outputs.

These are usually called ‘Channel On” or

‘Channel Mute’ controls and actually mute the

audio signal as well as providing external

contacts. These external contacts are usually

used to mute audio monitors and switch On-Air

lights at the same time as microphones become

active. These contacts can also be used to

activate the BROADCASTERS’ ‘On-Air’ indicator.

Remember, the L.E.D. does not interfere with the

audio circuit, and has no other function than that

of an indicator. The microphone does not mute

itself! The indicator is simply that; an indicator of

the status of what another device is doing.

(Console Muting).

A 5 Pin female connector is supplied, and you

can use a four-core screened (Quad) microphone

cable which is readily available from most

professional audio suppliers, or you can use any

cable which is a two-core screened plus 2 extra

control wires if the L.E.D is to be switched.

Some tips that may be helpful:

1. Condenser microphones do not like moisture!

The BROADCASTER, like all studio

microphones should be kept dry at all times.

The BROADCASTER is a precision

transducer and should be cared for as such.

Dropping or knocking the microphone can

damage it and so please ensure that the

microphone is securely fixed to a dedicated

microphone stand using the BM1 Mount

supplied.

*After every use, the BROADCASTER should be

removed from its stand, wiped down with a dry

soft cloth, and placed in its case. Be sure to place

the moisture-absorbent crystals (small pouch) at

the head of the microphone. The crystals will

absorb any moisture present. Eventually, this

pack needs to be dried. When the crystals have

turned pink, the pack should be placed in an oven

set to between 100-150oC. They will be activated

when they turn blue.

Note: There are no user serviceable parts inside

this microphone, and so there will never be a

reason for you to dismantle it. All service that

requires dismantling must be performed by a

qualified RØDE service agent to protect your

warranty.

Warranty Service:

All RØDE products are warrantied for one year

from date of purchase and the warranty card

should be used to register that purchase.

The warranty covers parts and labour that may be

required to repair the microphone during the

warranty period. The warranty excludes defects

caused by normal wear and tear, modification,

shipping damage, or failure to use the

microphone as per the instruction guide.

If you experience any problem, or have any

questions regarding your RØDE microphone,

first, contact the Dealer who sold it to you. If the

microphone requires Factory authorised service,

return will be organised by that Dealer. We have

an extensive Distributor/Dealer network, but if you

have difficulty getting the advice or assistance

you require, do not hesitate to contact us directly.

International: Tel: 61 -2 8765 9333

Fax: 61 -2 8765 9444

Australia: Tel: (02) 8765 9333

Fax: (02) 8765 9444

USA: Tel: 310-328-7456

Fax: 310-328-7180

e-mail information: [email protected]

www.rodemicrophones.com

or contact your local RØDE Distributor

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