RODE Microphones S1 User manual

(EMC, LVD)

Instruction Manual

www.rodemic.com

www rodemic co

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Introduction

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 ﬁnest studio

microphones, and certainly has the experience

to make this happen!

The studio quality is a great start, 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.

While using the S1 is quite simple, and there are not

many things you need to learn, please take a moment

to read through this user manual, and then visit

www.rodemic.com and register your microphone for a

full ten year warranty.

While there you can view studio tips and techniques, as

well as browse the comprehensive range of accessories

for microphones. Thank you for investing in your

S1 live condenser microphone.

Peter Freedman

Microphones

Sydney Australia

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Speciﬁcations

Acoustic

Principle:

Pressure gradient

Directional

Pattern:

Super Cardioid

(See graph)

Frequency

Range:

20 Hz - 20 kHz

(see graph)

Output

Impedence:

50

Sensitivity: -46 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (5 mV @

94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Equivalent Noise: 18 dB SPL

(A - weighted per IEC651)

Maximum

Output:

+12.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 0.7% THD

into 1Kload)

Dynamic Range: 132 dB

(per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL: 151dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 0.7% THD

into 1Kload)

Signal/Noise: 75 dB SPL

(A - weighted per IEC651)

Power

Requirement:

P48 (48V) phantom supply

Output

Connection:

3-Pin XLR

Net Weight: 308gm

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Speciﬁcations

Frequency Response

Polar Response

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Features

• Studio recording-quality speciﬁcation

• Supercardioid polar pattern

• Rugged all-metal construction

• Attractive satin nickel/black ﬁnish.

• Heat treated high strength mesh head

• Custom designed internal plosives screen

• Low handling noise

• Made in Australia

• 10 Year warranty*

*Online product registration required.

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• The S1 is a phantom powered microphone. To

operate correctly it requires a 48V phantom supply

from the mixing console, PA head or other source.

• It is recommended that you use a high-quality

microphone lead, and keep it as short as practical

for your stage set up. This will ensure the highest

quality sound reproduction.

• When using stage monitors, set them up as shown

below. This will direct the sound to your ears and

towards the least responsive part of the S1’s pick

up pattern.

While PA set up is well beyond this manual, if you

want to get the best sound possible with the least

problems, we recommend a book by Australian

audio legend Duncan Fry, titled “Live Sound

Mixing”.

Using the S1

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A quick tip to reduce feedback - never put your

hands over the ball head. This can signiﬁcantly

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

feedback. And of course, never point the front of

mic at the speakers!

• The ball head of the S1 is an engineering marvel.

Made up of ﬁve 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 ﬁnal nylon mesh. These ﬁlters

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.

• After use the S1 should be wiped with a dry, soft

cloth and placed in its protective case.

• Be sure to place the moisture-absorbent crystals

(supplied) at the head of the microphone, so as to

absorb any moisture present.

• Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be

dried. This is indicated by the crystals turning pink

in colour.

• They can easily be re-used by placing them in an

oven at 100 - 150 degrees celsius for approximately

ten minutes. The crystals will operate effectively

again once they have turned blue.

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Using the S1

Storage

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Warranty

All microphones are warranted for one year

from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full

ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com.

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 microphone, ﬁrst contact the

dealer who sold it to you. If the microphone requires a

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.

Microphones

International

PO Box 6685

Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia

Ph: +61 2 9648 5855

Fax: +61 2 9648 2455

USA

P.O. Box 4189

Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4189

Ph: 805 566 7777

Fax: 805 566 0071

Technical Support

For information and technical support questions contact:

support@rodemic.com

In the Unites States and Puerto Rico, contact

usasupport@rodemic.com or call 425 398-1910

In Australia, contact ozsupport@rodemic.com or call (02) 9648 5855

Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico,

contact support@rodemic.com or call +61 2 9648 5855

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