Chameleon Labs TS-2 Owner's Manual

Chameleon Labs

Model TS-2

Tube Condenser Microphone

Owner’s Manual

704 228th Avenue NE, # 826

www.chameleonlabs.com

Sammamish, WA 98074

206-264-7602

Revision B - September, 2006

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Carefully unpack your TS-2 vacuum tube microphone and verify that all of the
components included with the microphone are accounted for. Do not discard any packing
materials! If
immediately.

Items included with the TS-2 are:

• TS-2 microphone

• AC operated microphone power supply.

• 25-Foot microphone cable with 7-pin male and female connectors

• TS-2 shock mount and European adapter (fitted to shock mount)

• AC power cable for power supply - molded IEC type with plug

• Set of instructions

• Rugged aluminum carrying case for all above items

The TS-2 is a large diaphragm, tube, condenser microphone of exceptional sonic clarity
and rugged construction. When used in accordance with the guidelines in this manual it
will give you many years of outstanding performance. A specially designed, high-quality
output transformer delivers an isolated, truly balanced output signal, minimizing the
possibility of unwanted noise entering the preamplifier.

anything is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or Chameleon Labs

As an option, the TS-2 can also be ordered, or factory modified to include a hand selected
tube as well as circuit changes to enhance its sonic character for discriminating users.

The TS-2 utilizes a 12AT7 vacuum tube, which necessitates the need of a dedicated
power supply unit (included with the microphone) in order to operate, even if your mixer
has phantom power. If your mixer has phantom power, it is not necessary to switch it off
when using the TS-2. However, due to differences in design of the phantom power
circuits contained in various mixers (and preamps) it is recommended that you defeat the
phantom power as a precautionary measure when it is not needed to power other mics
that you might also be using.

Connections

First, connect the microphone to the power supply using the seven pin cord (included).
An ultra high quality cable is available as an option. Rough handling, misaligned
orientation, or trying to force the connections together too quickly could result in bent or
broken pins. It is recommended that the microphone be placed in the shock mount
(included) to avoid pick up of unwanted vibration. The TS-2 is not intended for hand­held operation. Next, connect AC power to the power supply using the IEC power cord
(included). "Hot plugging" any vacuum tube microphone can damage the microphone’s
electronics, so always be sure to connect the microphone to the power supply with its
multi-conductor cable before turning the power supply on.

Finally, connect the audio output on the power supply to one of the microphone inputs of
your system using a standard three-pin microphone cable.

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