AUSTRALIAN MONITOR IMFOB, IMFOW Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMFOB & IMFOW

Flush Mount Microphones

Thank you for purchasing this quality Australian Monitor product

The IMFOB and IMFOW flush mount condenser microphones provide an unobtrusive solution for ambient sound
recording and sound reinforcement. These Half Omni condenser microphones are tailored specifically for distance
micing. The frequency response has been tuned to reduce plosive and overly sibilant sounds. Each model is
supplied with rubber isolation rings to keep mechanical noise and rumble to a minimum.

These quality flush mount condenser microphones are highly recommended for ambient recordings,
teleconference, surveillance, noise sensing and many other application requiring a ceiling and or table flush
mounted microphone.

What’s in the box?

1 x IMFOB (black) or IMFOW (white) Microphone

2 x black or white rubber isolation rings

1 x 36.5mm x 3.0mm steel washer

1 x M20x1.5mm steel nut

Features

Half Omni polar pattern

Tailored Frequency response

Neutral response

High sensitivity

Unobtrusive design

Each IMFOB and IMFOW microphone model is supplied with rubber isolation rings. The use of these
rings is highly recommended to reduce mechanical noise and room rumble.

1

Choose a suitable flat surface to mount the

microphone. The microphone is designed to
flush mount into any flat surface such as a
table or ceiling.

2

Using a hole saw or spade bit, drill a 24mm

hole through the mounting surface.

3

Slide one of the rubber isolation rings on to

the barrel of the microphone.

4

Slide the microphone barrel into the freshly

cut hole.

5

Slide the remaining rubber isolation ring on

the barrel ensuring both top and bottom rings
are properly seated.

6

The IMFOB and IMFOW are half omni polar

pattern microphones. There is no particular
direction you need to point the microphones
as they have a 360° pickup pattern.

360º pickup pattern

7

Slide the washer on to the barrel and spin on

the M20 nut until snug. Care should be taken to
not over tighten the nut to avoid damage to the
microphone and or mounting surface.

8

Insert a female 3 pin XLR connector into the

microphone barrel

9

Phantom power is required for the microphone to

operate. To avoid possible loudspeaker damage
ensure the PA system is muted first before you
enable phantom power.

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