DSF-2 MKII Broadcast Microphone System User Guide Version 1.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide CONTENTS Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - 3 Getting Started - - - - - - - - - - 4-5 Controls - - - - - - - - - - 6-9 Rycote Assembly Instructions - - - - - - - - 10-12 A Practical Guide For Use on 5.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION • This equipment must be EARTHED. • Only suitably trained personnel should service this equipment. • Please read and take note of all warning and informative labels. • Before starting any servicing operation, this equipment must be isolated from the AC supply (mains) by removing the incoming IEC mains connector. • Fuses should only be replaced with ones of the same type and rating as that indicated.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide GETTING STARTED WARNING: The DSF-2 microphone is not compatible with other SoundField Control Units in the product range. SoundField Ltd will not accept any responsibility for damage caused by the interconnection of these units. WARNING: The DSF-2 1U digital controller should be sited in a cool operational environment in a well ventilated rack with 1U free space above the unit.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide MICROPHONE ORIENTATION GUIDE The illustrations below show the correct status of the End-Fire and Invert switches on the DSF-2 controller relative to the orientation of the microphone. KEYS TO PROPER PLACEMENT OF SOUNDFIELD MICROPHONES Getting the mic in the right place is the first step in making a good recording. With SoundField microphones, it is too easy to be lulled into complacency by the excellent stereo and surround sound pick-up they provide.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide CONTROLS INPUT PAGE - provides all parameters relating to mic-pre and the microphone orientation. 1. Gain The Gain of the built-in mic-pre amplifiers is switched in 1dB steps and a total of 50dB of gain can be added. To change the mic-pre gain press the “Gain” button - this will change the display to show the gain in the middle of the screen – and use the rotary controller to alter the gain.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide 3. End Fire The End Fire mode should be selected when the microphone is horizontally pointed ( ) at the sound source as you would with a flashlight. Selecting End Fire maintains the correct threedimensional perspective in both surround and stereo when the mic is used in the horizontal position. If you do not select this mode when the microphone is horizontal it will result in the Front/Back depth information and the Up/Down height information being reversed.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide STEREO CONTROL SCREEN - the controls in the Stereo Section have no effect on the four B-Format output signals. 1. Width This control varies the stereo image from zero degrees (mono) through 90 degrees (standard stereo coincident pair) to an extra wide stereo 180 degrees. The effect of the Angle control can be viewed on the screen. To change the Width press the “Width” button and use the rotary controller to alter the gain. 2.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 1. MAINS POWER - IEC mains power inlet. 2. ETHERNET PORT - for future functionality 2. DIGITAL OUTPUT SECTION - the DSF-2 outputs digital stereo and B-Format simultaneously on 75 ohm AES 3-id via BNC connectors. The digital audio signals can be sent down up to one kilometer of coaxial cable (subject to correct cable specification) without loss of quality. 3. WORD CLOCK INPUT AND OUTPUT – 75Ohm wordclock I/O on BNC 4.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide RYCOTE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Rycote Assembly Instructions 1 DSF-2 Microphone and Rycote kit in flightcase. 2 Remove end of Windshield by turning in an anti-clockwise direction. 3 Loosen the two black plastic bolts situated on the Pistol Grip under the Windshield. 4 Remove Windshield by gently sliding away from the Pistol Grip.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide 5 Insert microphone into the inner cradle. 6 IMPORTANT: WHEN THE MIC IS RIGGED IN ITS FINAL POSITION IN THE STADIUM FOR END-FIRE USE, THE SOUNDFIELD LOGO ON THE MIC BODY MUST BE FACING DOWNWARDS. 7 When microphone is fully inserted, tighten the two Allen bolts with the Allen key provided. Make sure the microphone is securely mounted in its inner cradle. 8 Partly replace Rycote Windshield over the DSF-2 microphone.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide 9 10 Rycote Assembly Instructions Connect microphone cable ensuring that the red dot on both the microphone and cable connector are lined up. Insert the microphone cable into the groove provided on the underside of the Windshield before replacing end of Windshield. Ensure the Windshield end is securely located in its original position. 11 Insert Windshield into the Rycote Windjammer.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR USE ON 5.1 OUTSIDE BROADCASTS by Robert Edwards, VSS Ltd. Only now have the true benefits of SoundField microphones become apparent to the sound mixers in the live television community who are now being asked to deliver 5.1 audio and more, to accompany live High Definition Broadcasts. Many such HDTV Broadcasts are for sporting events where there is no rehearsal and a limited amount of set-up time.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide The main wide-shot camera position for any event should be used as the reference position for the SoundField, although this camera position may sometimes not be placed where the main crowd reactions occur. If the microphone has good free space around it, then the aural image will be impressive. SoundField Microphone position near Main Camera Platform The microphone itself is housed in a Rycote-type windshield.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide The SoundField has a very low noise-floor and can cope with a wide dynamic range. This is good, since the crowd reactions of sporting events also tend to have a wide dynamic range. The gain is best set while the stadium is performing tests on the PA system for safety announcements, as these are generally very loud and offer a guide to the high SPL achieved in the stadium. SoundField DSF-2 Microphone in Rycote as seen from Crowd Stand A Practical Guide for use on 5.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide INTERFACING THE DSF-2 WITH THE DSF-3 DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSOR FOR LIVE SURROUND BROADCAST In this configuration the DSF-2/DSF-3 combination will deliver six discrete channels of digital 5.1 surround sound. It is a very quick and effective way to record surround. After some practice and once you know how to get the best from your system, it will yield consistent results.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide SPECIFICATION Audio Specification - Control Unit Analogue Inputs: maximum input level 24dBu Analogue Limiter: when enabled threshold set to 22dBu Analogue Bandwidth: 10Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide WARRANTY Limited Liability SoundField Ltd., herein after known as the manufacturer, guarantees this equipment from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year. This guarantee extends to the original purchaser only and does not apply to fuses or any product or parts subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation.
SoundField DSF-2 User Guide 12 PIN CONNECTOR WIRING DETAILS FOR MICROPHONE CABLES 12 Pin Male Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 12 Pin Female - LB (+) LB (-) RB (+) RB (-) RF (+) RF (-) LF (+) LF (-) Voltage GND -V +V Signal GND - Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 SOUNDFIELD COLOUR CODING Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 - White Purple Grey Pink Green Yellow Red Blue Black Bro
