Using the broadcaster – RODE Microphones Broadcaster User Manual

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• The Broadcaster is a phantom powered

microphone. To operate correctly it requires a 48V

phantom supply from the mixing console or other

source.

• It is recommended that you use a high-quality

microphone lead, and keep it as short as practical

for your stage set up. This will ensure the highest

quality sound reproduction.

• The Broadcaster is an ‘end address’ microphone,

so should be addressed with the microphone

mounted lengthways, talking directly in to the

head.

• Please ensure all cable connections are secure

before applying power to the microphone, and

allow a few moments for the microphone to

stabilise after the power is turned on.

• Microphone technique, or how to get the sound

you want, requires experimentation. Moving

closer to the microphone increases the perceived

‘warmth’ and ‘bass’ (Proximity Effect). Try to get

the sound you want by placing either refl ective

or absorbent panels at various angles adjacent

to the source. Changing the acoustic properties

of the space around the microphone is our

recommended initial approach for obtaining the

best sound quality.

Setting the High Pass Filter

• The High-Pass Filter setting can be used to

reduce the microphone’s sensitivity to low

frequency sounds, and is useful when you wish

to avoid additional noise and vibration from

outside traffi c, air conditioning and machinery,

foot tapping etc.

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