Sontronics Matrix 10 User manual

BRITISH DESIGN • WORLD CLASS

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR
SONTRONICS MATRIX 10 STAND

1. After taking the stand out of the box, remove the counterweight from the boom pole. The weight
should slide off the pole when you apply firm pressure but if it is secured too tightly, use the supplied
Allen key to loosen the four Allen bolts on the metal clamping bracket (fig. 1).

NB: PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE COUNTERWEIGHT AND TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID THE RISK OF INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO OBJECTS AROUND YOU.

2. With the counterweight removed, loosen the clamp holding the boom pole (fig.2), remove the boom

pole and take off the protective plastic covering. Replace the boom pole and tighten the clamp.

3. To open out the legs, loosen the black thumbscrew at the top of the leg assembly (fig. 3) and pull

them open, applying gentle, even pressure to ensure a smooth operation. Set the legs far enough
apart so that the base of the centre pole is clear of the floor. Place the stand on a level surface
ensuring that each leg is firmly on the floor. Tighten the thumbscrew.

4. At this point you can choose to mount the stand on the dolly cart. To do so, simply press the

spring pins in the dolly handle and open the three arms until the pins lock into place. Lock the
brakes on EACH WHEEL and then lift the stand, lowering each leg into the clamp at the end of
each dolly arm. Loosen the clamps if necessary and then adjust them to grip the legs tightly.

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5. To adjust the angle and length of the boom pole, loosen the main clamp (fig. 5) and move to the position

you want. Before re-loading the weight (step 7) set the boom pole in a horizontal position.

6. You can adjust the height of the boom pole by turning the small latch on the central pole (fig. 6) by 90°.

When you have put the pole at the correct height, turn the latch back 90° to secure.
NB: The centre pole is spring-loaded to provide additional support when lowering the loaded stand.
These springs are compressed when the central pole is in its lowest position. TAKE CARE when altering
the height of the stand to avoid the risk of any potential injury.

7. Re-attach the counterweight to the boom arm leaving about 10 to 15cm of boom pole clear behind it.

Re-tighten the four Allen bolts with the Allen key. This will secure the weight but still allow you to slide

it along using reasonable pressure. Now place the supplied metal washer (fig. 7) on to the centre bolt

and screw on the plastic clamp handle (fig. 7) to secure the weight firmly in place. To adjust the position

of the weight, turn the handle counter-clockwise, reposition the weight and tighten the handle again.

8. You can adjust the length of the boom pole by turning the second latch (fig. 9) by 90°. Gently slide

the pole out using even pressure to avoid any potential damage to the aluminium tubing.

9. To attach your microphone, turn the first latch (fig. 10) by 90° and remove the threaded insert from

the end. Attach your mic clip, mounting bar or shockmount to the threaded insert, fix this back on

to the pole and secure the latch. Please make sure that the insert and microphone are held

securely and that the counterweight is placed to provide the correct amount of balance.

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10. If your MATRIX includes a vertical hanging extender (available separately if you don’t already have it) fix the

threaded insert and microphone to the extender and then secure the whole assembly to the boom pole. The
extender can be lengthened/shortened telescopically and angled to provide perfect positioning.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• Carry out all the instructions to ensure the safe operation and longevity of your MATRIX 10 stand.

• Please ensure that the stand is placed on FIRM, LEVEL GROUND AT ALL TIMES, and that all three

feet or wheels of the stand are always in contact with the floor.

• Always ensure that fingers, hair and loose items of clothing or jewellery are KEPT CLEAR OF ANY

FOLDING OR LOCKING MECHANISMS.

• BE CAREFUL WHEN ALTERING THE HEIGHT of the central pole as it is spring-loaded and will

bounce up on itself if left to drop from a height, especially if the counterweight is still attached to
the boom pole.

• Always ensure that the counterweight is SECURED TIGHTLY TO THE BOOM POLE and UNABLE TO

MOVE FREELY when the MATRIX 10 stand is in use. When you are not using the stand, please
remove the counterweight and store at GROUND LEVEL.

• Please keep the MATRIX 10 stand and its accessories OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

• Always LOCK THE DOLLY WHEEL BRAKES when the MATRIX 10 has been moved into position or

when setting up or altering the height of the stand.