Controls
These microphones have four switches, allowing a tailored response to the source.
Attenuation Pad
The attenuation switch, on the far left of the microphone, allows you to reduce the
microphone's signal by 10 or 20 decibels, which can be very helpful on loud sources,
preventing overload on your audio interface. When this switch is in its center position,
the microphone output is unaffected.
Low-Cut Filter
The low-cut switch, second from the left, allows you to adjust the bass response to your
source. When engaged to the left, the microphone's low frequency response is rolled off at 40
Hz. When engaged to the right, the microphone's low frequency response is rolled off
beginning at 80 Hz. In the center position, the low frequency response is unaffected.
Polar Pattern
The two switches on the right side of the microphone control its polar
pattern. The right-center switch offers three settings. To the left, the
microphone is capturing an omnidirectional pattern. To the right, the
microphone is capturing a figure-8 pattern. In the center, you have two
options: cardioid or hypercardioid. The switch on the far right toggles
between those two polar patterns. Switch to the left for cardioid. Switch to
the right for hypercardioid.
Powering
The sE4400 and T2 condenser microphones both require 48V Phantom power to operate.
Please be aware that Phantom power cannot pass through TRS connectors. A balanced microphone cable
with XLR connectors at both sides is required to provide Phantom power to a microphone.
Risk of damage
Do not connect the microphone to any power supply other than a 48V Phantom
power source. Phantom power is often integrated into both mixers and audio
interfaces, and engaged via a switch on the unit's panel. Verify that any potential
external power source is a direct substitute for integrated 48V Phantom power.
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