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INTRODUCTION Thank you for investing in the RØDE Lavalier microphone. Whether you’re presenting for television or live on-stage, in a 20,000 seat auditorium or in a house of worship, RØDE has your needs covered with the reliable and discreet Lavalier. Featuring the pure, clear audio and low handling noise that RØDE is celebrated for, the Lavalier is built to deliver and to last.
F E AT U R E S ERGONOMIC DESIGN • Ultra discreet appearance • Incorporated cable management system HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE • Ø4.5mm (Ø0.
L AVA L I ER & ACC E S S O R I E S 1. RØDE Lavalier with Shielded Kevlar® reinforcedcable 2. Anti-trauma water resistant storage case 3. Water resistant pop filter 4. Mini-furry for high wind protection 5. Lapel-style cable management clip 6. Adjustment tools 7. Sanitary cleansing wipes Compact, interchangeable MiCon™ adaptors available to suit industry standard wireless systems* 2. 1. 3. 4. 7. 6. *MiCon™ adaptors sold separately see rode.com/lavalier for a full list of compatibility -5- 5.
S PE C I F I C AT I O N S Acoustic Principle: Permanently polarised condenser Directional Pattern: Omni-directional (see graph) Frequency Range: 60 Hz ~ 18 KHz (see graph) Output Impedence: 3k Ω Typical Signal To Noise Ratio: 69 dB Equivalent Noise: 25 dBA SPL (per IEC651) Clipping SPL: 110 dB Maximum Output: 189 mV** Sensitivity: -33.
S PE C I F I C AT I O N S FREQUENCY RANGE 20 dB re 1 V/Pa 10 0 -10 -20 -30 20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 POLAR RESPONSE +5.0 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -2.0 -10.0 -20.0 -25.0 dB rel. 1V/Pa Frequency: 500 Hz: 1000 Hz: 4000 Hz: ** Calculated from maximum SPL peak before clipping.
M I C PL AC EM EN T For the best performance, the Lavalier microphone should be positioned as close as possible to the sound source, without being subject to clothing rustle, gusts of air or dust. Also ensure the mic is pointed as much as is convenient towards the user’s mouth. Position the microphone close to the sound source At times it may be best to test different placements to provide the optimal combination of sound quality and discretion.
FIT TING AND C ABLING To fit your Lavalier onto clothing and connect to your wireless system, mount the Lavalier into the provided lapel clip. Hold the clip between two fingers, with one finger pressing down on the end of the wire loop. This will create enough leeway to insert your Lavalier through the wire.
FIT TING AND C ABLING Rest the mic in the loop so that the wire encircles one of the grooves on the mic’s body. Once you ease off your grip on the wire, the microphone will be held securely in place. Rest the microphone in the wire loop and release wire To prevent tangling, clip the cable into the groove on the lapel clip. Then the clip is ready to be attached to an appropriate part of the user’s clothing.
FIT TING AND C ABLING To connect your Lavalier to your wireless system, securely fasten the corresponding adaptor to the other end of your MiCon™ cable. The RØDE spanner can assist you in this assembly. MiCon™ CONNECTION MiCon™ CABLE MiCon™ ADAPTOR RØDE MiCon™ cable and adaptor The Lavalier‘s connections have been designed using the RØDE MiCon™ connector system, which provides seamless integration with a wide range of wireless systems, while maintaining the mic’s discreet appearance.
I N C L U D E D ACC E S S O R I E S W AT E R R E S I S TA N T P O P F I LT E R The pop filter is an optional attachment to your Lavalier which reduces plosives (gusts of wind noise caused by hard sounds such as ‘p’ or ‘t’). It is also strongly recommended you use your pop filter to protect the Lavalier in any extreme environments which are overly dusty or moist, to prevent damage to the mic. To correctly fit your pop filter, slide the filter over the Lavalier until it reaches the first groove.
I N C L U D E D ACC E S S O R I E S MINI-FURRY For increased wind protection, a mini-furry windshield is provided with the Lavalier. The windshield is ideal for situations such as outdoor performances, where wind noise may distort the audio quality of the mic. To fit, simply slide the mini-furry straight over the Lavalier until it reaches the first groove. Ensure the fur is fluffed up in all directions for maximum effectiveness.
S TO R AG E & C A R E When not in use, always keep your Lavalier in the storage case provided. Close and snap the storage case for complete protection. Inside the case, you will find a sachet of moisture absorbent crystals. Please retain these crystals and store with the Lavalier to keep the microphone in ideal condition. Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried. This is indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour.
WA R R A N T Y / S U PP O R T All RØDE microphones are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. The Lavalier warranty may be extended to a full five year period. Extending your warranty is completely free of charge – simply register your purchase details on the RØDE website at www.rode.com/warranty* The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.
