Samson VR88 Manual De Usuario

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VR88 Active Velocity Ribbon Microphone

Your new VR88 ribbon microphone is a sophisticated audio instrument and with 
proper care and handling it will provide years of enjoyable and reliable perfor-
mance. Follow each point below to ensure a your microphone remains in good 
condition.

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Handle the VR88 carefully and avoid dropping the microphone.

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Always store the VR88 in its case. It’s a good idea to keep the case upright 
so that the microphone is at a ninety-degree angle with the floor or storage 
shelves.

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Be mindful of, and protect the microphone’s ribbon element from direct 
blasts of air.

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Whenever possible, use a pop filter on vocals and other plosive sounds to 
avoid excessive blasting on the ribbon element.

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Be sure to lower the mixer’s channel and master faders when connecting or 
disconnecting the microphone, and when switching the phantom power sup-
ply on and off.

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Be sure to use good working, high quality cables.

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Keep the microphone clean and free from contact with any foreign particles.

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Don’t use the VR88 in close proximity of an AC motor.

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While traveling on an aircraft, never transport the VR88 in a nonpressurized 
luggage compartment. If possible, hand carry it on to the plane.