M-Audio Sputnik Operation & User’s Manual

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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio’s Sputnik multi-pattern vacuum tube large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Studio artists around the world rely on M-Audio microphones to capture acoustic performances with clarity and accurate tonal balance. The Sputnik tube microphone from M-Audio improves upon that reputati ...

English 3) Screw the M-Audio shock mount onto a sturdy mic stand and then place the Sputnik mic into the shock mount. The threaded mounting ring at the bottom of the shock mount screws into the bottom of the Sputnik microphone, securing it in place. We recommend that you always use the shock mount with the Sputnik mic as it provides ...

Sputnik Features Capsule The Sputnik’s custom double-sided capsule is the heart of the Sputnik mic and it’s the element primarily responsible for the mic’s sensitivity and transparent sound characteristics. The capsule consists of two 1-inch circular Mylar diaphragms, which we’ve manufactured to a precise thickness of 3 micro ...

English performers singing toward each other. The strong off-axis rejection (roughly 40dB of attenuation) can make it useful for, say, mic’ing a drum kit if you want to isolate individual drums or cymbals. Moreover, the Sputnik’s figure-8 pattern is very symmetrical, which make it a perfect candidate for use in mid- side (“M/S ...

M-Audio Shock Mount The Sputnik’s capsule is rubber-mounted internally, but you should still be careful to protect it from physical shocks and abuse. Always use the Sputnik with the included M-Audio shock mount on a sturdy mic stand. It’s a comfortable, stable structure in which to seat the mic and it aids considerably in reduc ...

English One advantage is that the extremely high input impedance of a tube doesn’t load down the microphone capsule output in any significant way. Also, there are some major differences in the inherent physical properties of the devices and with the circuit topologies and components used with each type of device. Linear vacuum tube ...

Concluding Remarks M-Audio is committed to developing studio microphones for those who demand the most accurate and true sound. We believe a well-designed mic should be clear and detailed, and should yield recordings that require little or no post processing in order to sound “correct”—which makes your job easier and more enjoy ...

English Instructions for Use The instructions contain the following: • Protection against splashing of water / do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture • Minimum distances to other objects (6”) • Cleaning instructions (wipe with damp cloth) • Do not install near heat sources • Do not defeat the safety purpose of th ...