Brauner Microphones VM1S User Manual

VM1S

MANUAL

THE ART OF MICROPHONES

Brauner Microphones

Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 11

D-46459 Rees

Germany

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]
www.brauner-microphones.com

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Tabe of Contents

1.1

Introduction

2.0

Safety Instructions

2.1

Setting Up

2.2

Aluminum Case

2.3

Suspension

2.4

Inserting the Microphone

2.5

Connections

3.0

Power Supply (Remote Control)

3.1

Pattern Control

3.2

Power Supply Back Panel

3.3

Ground Lift Switch

3.4

Adjusting The Voltage Selector/Changing Fuses

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Maintenance and Care

5.0

Technical Specications

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6.0

Warranty Regulations

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1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this original Brauner microphone and

thus supporting a part of the world famous German craftmenship

and our love for quality, detail, precision and persisting values. Our

microphones go to the full extent of what is physically possible to-

day to achieve unparalleled results.

To reach this high level of perfection only best components are

carefully selected, assembled and calibrated to become these won-

derful works of art and sound. Even though this is a time-consu-

ming and costly process, it ensures the quality of our microphones

in a way industrial mass production could never do. As our goal is

to oer the best micophones money can buy, we will not make any

compromises for the sake of our products‘ quality. Thus a Brauner

microphone is not only a professional and reliable tool for your daily

work but also a lifetime investment.

According to our company‘s philosophy we try to think of sound re-

cording as an art rather than a technical method. For this reason we

build and develope our microphones not just as pure technical but

also artistic tools. Of course, one emphasis of our work is reaching

the best physical limits (e.g. extremely low self noise, highest pos-

sible dynamic range and proper impulse response), but the most

important, as we believe, is the sound.

The VM1 was the fulllment of Dirk Brauner’s dream to build his vi-

sion of the perfect sounding tube microphone. A microphone that

captures the spirit of the classic vintage tube microphones and at

the same time, meets the high technical standards of today’s mo-

dern microphones.

The VM1S is the stereo version of the VM1. It is currently, without

doubt, the most intricate of all Brauner microphones. It unites two

identical VM1 microphones, precisely matched to each other, in a

single housing. It is a design that answers every wish of a stereo

microphone.

As „sound“ cannot be entirely evaluated with audio measurement

capabilities given today, a very important part of building our

microphones is a severe listening test. Not one microphone will

leave our factory unless it has passed tests by the critical and un-

forgiving ears of our engineers who do not tolerate the smallest

deviation from our high standards.

This approach has created the enormous reputation and esteem

Brauner products have become famous for. A reputation we feel

deeply committed to.

We would like to wish you success and enjoyment with your new

microphone into which we have put all our experience and know-

ledge and which will surely accompany you during your work for

many, many years.

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Tube equipment runs on fairly high voltages that can be lethal in case of direct con-

tact. Brauner products comply to all international safety regulations, are tested severe-

ly and can therefore be used safely and without any risks if the following regulations

are met:

1) Please read this manual carefully.

2) The manufacturer will in no way be able to be held responsible for damages of

any kind whatsoever if these occur from unintended use of the equipment or occur

from any changes to the equipment made by someone not explicitly authorized by

the manufacturer.

3) Do not open the equipment if not told to by our service personnel. Always dis-

connect the mains if you should open it (HIGH VOLTAGE!). Unauthorized opening

will void your warranty. Only authorized service personnel is allowed to repair this

equipment.

4) The equipment contains high voltage capacitors that charge voltages up to 230V

even when it is switched o and disconnected from the mains. Internal resistors will

discharge the capacitors within about 10 minutes after disconnecting.

2.0 Safety Instructions

5) The equipment must be grounded. Never disconnect or bypass the safety ground

from your power supply.

6) Check the voltage settings of the power supply before turning it on. Exchange

fuses only with the same type (at 115V mains voltage: 800mA/230V time lag, accor-

ding to DIN 41662).

7) Take good care of your cables. Check them for damages regularly and replace them

if damaged. Don‘t work with damaged cables.

8) Avoid the use of the equipment under extreme conditions such as dust or high

humidity. Do not throw away the desiccant bag but keep it in the case close to your

microphone. It is lled with non toxic, activated clay which has an excellent long term

stability and a very high absorption potential for humidity.

9) Avoid dropping or punching the equipment. Always store it in the transport case if

not used. If the equipment is dropped or damaged in any way, disconnect it from the

mains, wait for 15 minutes and then check it for visible damages or loose parts and

get in touch with our service team.

10) Be sure to use a microphone stand that can support the weight of the micro-

phone.

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