RODE Microphones S1 User manual

(

EMC, LVD

)

Instruction

Manual

The

S1 is the result of over 30 years

experience in stage sound technology.

The design brief was simple,

build the best vocal mic in the world

How do you achieve that?

Well, you need to have a sound quality that is equal

to the  nest studio microphones; we know how to

do that!

That’s great, but for live use the microphone must

not suffer from feedback, handling or plosive noise.

It must also have a tailored response that takes

into consideration the proximity effect.

What else? It must be able to take the knocks and

bumps of the road!

The S1 does it all, and in my opinion, is the

best-looking vocal mic around!

I am so con dent in this microphone that I am

backing it with a full 5-year guarantee.

While using the S1 is quite simple, and there are

not many things you need to learn, please take

the trouble to read this manual, there are some

basic tips that will ensure you get the very best

performance from your microphone.

Peter Freedman

Rode Microphones

Sydney Australia

S1 Specifications

Acoustic Principle:

Externally polarised

condenser, pressure

gradient transducer.

Directional Pattern:

Hyper Cardioid.

Frequency Response:

20 Hz ~ 20 kHz

(See graph)

Output Impedance:

50 Ω

Sensitivity:

-46.5 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal

(4.7 mV @ 94 dB SPL)

+/- 2 dB into 1kΩ

Equivalent Noise:

19 dBA SPL

(per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum Output:

+12.5 dBu

(@ 0.7% THD into 1kΩ)

Dynamic Range:

132 dB

(per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL:

151 dB

(@ 0.7% THD into 1kΩ)

Signal/Noise:

75 dB

(1kHz rel 1 Pa;

per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Power Requirements:

Phantom P48 4.4mA

S1 Frequency Response.

S1 Polar Pattern.

S1 Microphone

ZP1

- Zip Pouch

- S1 Microphone Clip

S1 Features

• Studio Recording quality speci cations.

• Rugged all metal construction.

• Attractive satin nickel  nish.

• Heat treated high strength mesh head.

• Custom designed integral plosives screen.

• Ergonomically balanced.

• Low noise circuitry.

• Low handling noise.

• Comes complete with stand mount & zip pouch.

• Designed and manufactured in Australia.

• Full 5 years guarantee.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Usage Guidelines

While some of you will be seasoned audio pros,

I still recommend everyone read the following

before you start!

The S1 is a Phantom powered microphone. It will

not work unless you have a 48V phantom supply.

This will either come from the mixing console,

PA head or you can purchase a separate supply.

You will need a good quality low loss microphone

cable. Spend the money on a good one; it will pay

off in the long run. Keep it as short as practical for

your stage set up.

When using stage monitors,

set them up as per Figure 1.

This will direct the sound to

your ears and towards the

least responsive part of the

S1’s pick up pattern.

While P.A set up is well

beyond this manual, if you

want to get the best sound

possible with the least

problems, I can recommend

a book by the Oz Audio

legend, Duncan Fry. His book

is called ‘Live Sound Mixing’.

A quick no feedback tip, never put your hands over

the ball head. It may look cool, but it changes the

pick-up area of the mic, and can cause feedback

(see Figure 2)!

Don’t point the front of mic at the

speakers either!

While the S1 has been designed to

be taken on the road, it is a

precision device and should

be treated accordingly.

Remember, condenser

microphones do not

like moisture.

I would recommend

wiping it down after use, and keep the absorbent

crystals that are supplied with your S1, in the zip

pouch with the mic. They absorb moisture and can

be used many times by simply drying them out in

the oven. When the crystals have turned pink, its

time to dry them out again.

Usage Guidelines

con’t

The ball head of the S1 is an engineering marvel.

Made up of  ve separate mesh screens the outer

is heat-treated steel, which has been bead-blasted

and nickel-plated. Internally we have stainless

steel meshes as well as a  nal nylon mesh. These

 lters are design to remove vocal plosives, while not

affecting the frequency response.

The mesh head can be unscrewed and washed in

soap and water. Please fully dry the head before re

assembly and be sure to take care with the mic once

the head has been removed.

We hope the information we have provided helps

you get the best from your microphone. If you

have any dif culties, please don’t hesitate to

support@rodemic.com

Warranty Services

All

products are warranted from date of

purchase and the warranty card should be used to

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, modi cation,

shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone

as per the instruction guide.

If you experience any problems, or have any

questions regarding your

microphone,

 rst, contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the

microphone requires factory authorized service, that

dealer will organise return. We have an extensive

distributor/dealer network but if you have dif culty

getting the advice or assistance you require, do not

hesitate to contact us directly or contact your local

distributor.

Technical Support

For information and technical support

questions contact:

support@rodemic.com

In the United States and Puer to R ico, contac t

support@rodemic.com

877 3287 7456 to ll fr e e, or

3103287456

In Australia, contact:

support@rodemic.com

, or

02 96 48 5855

Anywhere except Australia, The United States

and Puer to R ico, contac t:

support@rodemic.com

61 2 96485855 (Au s t r alia)

Contact Details

Int e rn at io na l :

M i c r o ph o n e s

A B N 91 0 0 0 5 76 4 8 3

107 Carnarvon Street

Silverwater N.S.W

2128 Australia.

P.O. Box 6685

Silverwater N.S.W

2128 Australia.

Ph:

61 2 9648-5855

Fax:

61 2 9648-2455

USA:

M i c r o ph o n e s

P.O. Box 3279

Torrance, CA 90510-3279

Ph:

877 328 7456

(Toll free within the U.S.)

Ph:

310-328-7456

Fax:

310-328-7180

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