The STEREO version of our GOLD REFERENCE microphone is identical in
every respect to the MONO GOLD REFERENCE but with two complete and
carefully matched systems installed in one case with the upper capsule
being fixed and the lower capsule being continuously ROTATABLE through
90° for M-S and X-Y BLUMLEIN-STYLE coincident pair recording technique.
Each capsule has its own continuously variable PATTERN control and
individual -10dB PAD switch.
The all-tube electronics in the MANLEY REFERENCE SERIES MICROPHONES are
built around two triodes in cascade forming an entire gain-block. We
have recently switched to a dual-triode 12AT7 tube, easily obtainable
and replaceable, mounted in a ceramic socket. (We originally used 6072A
until it became impossible to find quiet ones out of the NOS dreck left
on the market, then we used 12AX7 for awhile.) The output is coupled
through a MANLEY output transformer of unparalleled quality and
substantial physical size employing nickel laminations with "hum
bucking" bi-filar windings, encased in mu-metal. The polar pattern
control is continuously variable between the OMNI, CARDIOID, and FIGURE 8
positions vastly increasing this mic’s versatility. The Gold Mics make
it possible to exactly tailor the proximity effect to achieve the
desired character. We have chosen a very open weave stainless-steel
grille for the capsule window which allows all the highs to reach the
capsule unimpaired letting the engineer choose if, when, and how much
pop screen is appropriate. As a result, the Reference Gold reaches to
the furthest extremes of highs and lows with gorgeous natural acoustic
smoothness. Some engineers tell us it sometimes "hears" more than they
do!
The base of the microphone holds a locking 6 pin gold XLR connector for
the audio signal out enabling usage of your own preference of audio
cable – as exotic as you wish . A low capacitance 6-pin XLR-F to two
3-Pin XLR-M "Y" cable is included for your convenience. A detachable
threaded 4-pin connector for the 30 foot power supply cable carries the
stringently filtered B+ and regulated heater voltages from the separate
dedicated power supply. The microphone body is machined from brass
providing excellent shielding properties, polished to a high lustre,
then plated with 24 karat gold for an impressive finish, inspiring
confidence in artists and producers.
Our precision suspension system is provided with each REFERENCE
MICROPHONE (the capsule itself is mounted onto a neoprene-rubber
shock-mount.) Because the entire working "guts" of the microphone may be
removed for service in one piece from the housing, it is envisioned
that the microphone need not be removed from the suspension. We also
provide a very useful swivel of our own design with every REFERENCE
MICROPHONE; its T-bar handle and locking clutch action require no tools
to adjust. And no MANLEY microphone would be complete without a genuine
leather capsule protector with soft velour lining which slips (and ties)
onto the end of the microphone to protect the capsule when not in use.
How to change the O-RINGS:
The mic suspension is held onto the mic by a set of red silicone o-rings
connecting FIVE pillars surrounding the mic, one set on the top and the
other on the bottom of the mic. There are two sets of stainless steel
screws and spacer nuts that hold the silicone o-rings onto these points
and all you do is loop the o-rings onto these posts inner and outer. You
can double up the o-rings for extra
security and put two of 'em on each point and order two sets (20 total)
if you'd like to.
If you needs to order more o-rings, you can order a set of them from our parts store They are RED SILICONE #114 O-RING's.
How to change a TUBE:
Disconnect the power cable at the mic. Do not remove the mic suspension. You never need to.
Remove the three phillips screws at the base (red part) of the mic that hold the case on.
Grasp the body of the mic with one hand, grasp the base with the other hand.
Carefully pull at the base of the mic (sometimes a slight twist will help), and slide the base out of the body
just enough to expose the tube
Grasp the tube while holding the tube socket, and wiggle and pull to remove it. Install a new tube and put the case back on.
BUZZ! My mic started buzzing! Those damn bees...
First thing I would check is that all the case/chassis screws are in nice and tight
and making good ground to exposed metal.
Remove the 3 x silver phillips screws that hold the cover/case onto the
mic. You can slide the body of the mic up a little bit to check the holes on the base.
Slide up and wiggle. (The base and guts of the mic are all contained by a sub-chassis.)
Make sure there is silver metal on the case housing in the
countersink and also under them on the base piece. Use a 1/4" drill bit in
your hand and turn and press the drill bit a few times to make sure you have
exposed silver metal showing in those places. Put the screws back and test.
Next: There are some little set screws
around the circumference of the base piece hiding in their holes. Using
1/16th allen key, back them out and run them back in. These are the guys who
hold the XLR connector in place. We use stainless steel ones these days.
Try those and re-test.
If the buzz is still there, with the mic on, see if touching the screen or
top of the screen makes any buzz go away. Hold the XLR cable shell so you are
making the ground path. If the screen is loose, it will need to be expoxied
back in place with silver conductive epoxy. If touching the case makes the
buzz go away then we still have grounds not being made so repeat steps 1 & 2.
Next would be to replace the tube with any good working 12AX7 or 6072 you
have kicking around to see if it is the problem.
Next would be more advanced, checking the power supply volts, especially the
heater regulator to make sure you have 12V coming off him...
looking for a bad cap in the PSU that isn't doing his job of removing ripple, etc.
If nothing you try works then we'll arrange an RA# for you to send it in.
- All-Tube triode design: 2 x 12AT7 specially selected for lowest noise (MIC GRADE)
- -10 dB switchable pads for each channel
- Frequency response: 10Hz-30KHz
- Sensitivity: 17mV/Pa
- Noise typically -120dB EIN
- Max SPL: 150dB
- Weight: 2.5 lbs (mic)
- Weight: 2.5 lbs (PSU)
- Size: 4.5" x 12.5" x 4.5" (mic)
- Size: 5" x 8.2" x 3.4" (PSU)
- Shipping weight: 15 lbs
- Custom transformerless internal preamp version also available to order
- Outboard Power Supply is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country's mains voltage.
- Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer re-wiring via internal jumpers and fuse value change.
- Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~ 60Hz
- Mains Fuse: 250mA @ 100~120V; 125mA @ 220~240V operation
- Power Consumption: 70mA @ 120V = 8.4 Watts
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