Highlander H-MIC Quick Start Manual - Page 2

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I n te r n a l M i c I n s ta l l a ti o n

Internal M ic Installation

Preparation

Assuming the iP-2 is already

installed, carefully remove the

strings and tape the saddle in

place to maintain pickup position.

Audio from the Mic is available

on the ring of the Output Jack.

End

Block

Plug in the Mic

Insure the 3.5mm mini jack is

clean, wipe with a dry, lint free,

cotton cloth. Lay the Mic in the

guitar and plug the mini jack firmly

into the Access Jack of the iP-2.

The application of a little Deoxit

D5 to the stem of the plug prior to

plugging in will help maintain a

clean connection for years to come.

Avoid getting Deoxit

guitar or microphone.

Velcro the connectors in place.

Restring the Guitar

Positioning the Capsule

Recommended distance from the capsule to the strings.

Gooseneck

Mic Capsule

Guitar Top

Strings

If the capsule is too far forward, it may be hit by a guitar pick or finger nail.

About Power

Power to the Mic is switched 'on' only when the iP-2 is plugged in.

The Internal Mic cannot be operated from phantom power.

Deoxit

D5 prevents oxidization. Available from electronic hobbyist stores and various guitar supply, mail order catalogs.

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D5 on the

Press the saddle down firmly on to the pickup and replace the strings starting with the 'D' string.

While tensioning the 'D' string, press the saddle back (away from the sound hole) and down to prevent the saddle from binding in the

saddle slot and loosing contact with the pickup. Bring the string to pitch.

Next, replace the 'G' String then the rest of the strings. Plug in and check the string balance and sound quality of the installation.

There really isn't a magical mic position that will suit every guitar or satisfy every musician's personal

preference. However, there are some basics that can help expedite the search for the 'sweet spot'.

If the capsule is too far back into

the guitar the sound is indistinct

and feedback is more likely.

" - 1"

(13mm - 25mm)

For optimum microphone performance and ease of installation, please take a

moment to read through this Installation Guide before beginning. Thank You.

The microphone position indicated below has

provided excellent results in a variety of guitars.

The 'sweet spot' will vary from guitar to guitar.

Attach the Mic

Clip the Mic to a back brace and

adjust the gooseneck so that the Mic

sits in the desired 'sweet spot'.

See 'Positioning the Capsule' below.

Capsule

Battery

Excess cable is held in place on the back of the guitar with Velcro®. Cables

should be loosely coiled. The Velcro® ensures the cable will not be pinched.

AVOID SHARP BENDS, KINKS or TWISTS IN THE CABLES.

One of the purposes of the guitar body is to acoustically amplify the lower

notes. The higher pitches and harmonics come straight from the top of the

guitar. By positioning the mic capsule deeper into the body a more muffled,

indistinct sound is produced that is more prone to low frequency feedback.

By positioning the capsule in the sound hole, facing and within an inch of the

strings, some of the highs coming from the top and from the strings can be

'heard' by the mic. Also, low frequency feedback is reduced.

Listening through headphones can help when experimenting with mic

positioning. Check any good sounding mic position for feedback. As a last

resort the mic signal can be left out of the monitor speakers and fed to the

main PA speakers only.

Feedback is a potential problem with any microphone. Speaker placement,

monitor speaker placement in particular, and room acoustics are just a few of

the factors that contribute to feedback. Experience and some careful

experimentation are required to determine optimal conditions for each

venue. Check our web site for more information on this and other technical

issues facing acoustic musicians using amplification or recording equipment.

Back Brace

Gooseneck

Clip

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