AUSTRALIAN MONITOR IMFOB, IMFOW Instruction Manual

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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

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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.

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.

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

hole through the mounting surface.

Slide one of the rubber isolation rings on to

the barrel of the microphone.

Slide the microphone barrel into the freshly

cut hole.

Slide the remaining rubber isolation ring on

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

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

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.

Insert a female 3 pin XLR connector into the

microphone barrel

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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INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE

DIMENSIONS

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TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN

TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Specifications

Transducer Type Black Electret Condenser

Polar Pattern Half Omni

Frequency Response 40Hz – 16Khz

Sensitivity 32 mV/Pa -30 dBV

Electrical Impedance 200 Ω

Min. Load Impedance 100 Ω

Max. SPL 132dB @ 1% THD

Finish Matte Black or Matte White

Connection Balanced 3 pin XLR Male Pin 2 +, Pin 3 –, Pin 1 shield

Phantom Power 12 – 48Vdc

Current consumption 2 mA

Operating Temp -10° - +50°C

Dimensions Ø28 mm x L 73mm

Net Weight 65g

Included Accessories Rubber isolation rings black or white.

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table

speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object ﬁlled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. Plug this apparatus to the proper wall outlet and make the plug to be disconnected readily operable.

17. Mains plug is used as disconnected device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

18. Warning: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

19. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.

20. The apparatus should be disconnected from the mains completely before speaker wiring. The speaker output should be proper protected from direct contact and pay attention to speaker connections, terminals and speaker wiring during normal operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING!

TO PREVEN T FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE

OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE.

TO PREVEN T ELEC TRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BL ADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT & FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

THESE SERVICING INS TRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED

IN THE OPERATING INST RUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

CAUTION

RISK OF E LECTRIC S HOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning ﬂash with

arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufﬁcient

magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point

within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the

appliance.

For European Union countries: This symbol on the

product or its packaging indicates that this product must

not be disposed of with other waste.

Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste

equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point

for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Please contact your local authority for further details

of your nearest designated collection point.

ENGINEERED BY AUSTRALIAN MONITOR Address: 1 Clyde St, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia. Website: www.australianmonitor.com.au International enquiries email: international@australianmonitor.com.au ABN 35 007 573 417