RODE Microphones NT4 - Manual (Page 6)

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• The ON/OFF switch turns the microphone ON
or OFF when powered by either phantom or
battery. When using battery power, the switch
should be switched to OFF when the microphone
is not in use. If left ON, the battery power will be
unnecessarily depleted.
• We recommend that during long periods of non-
use, the battery should be removed, as it may leak
and that could damage your NT4.
• If a battery is installed but phantom power is
available, current will not be drawn from the
battery.
• When the NT4 is switched ON, the red battery
status LED gives an indication of battery power
and should always be carefully observed. When
the LED fl ashes (illuminates for about 1 second),
the battery power is ‘good’ . If the LED remains
illuminated signifi cantly longer, the battery should
be replaced.
• We recommend that you use a high quality alkaline
battery. Tests have shown a life expectancy for
a high quality alkaline battery used in the NT4
to be in excess of 400 hours. This is roughly the
equivalent of 8 hours usage per week for a year.
Powering the NT4