ExplorAudio BA-01 Instrukcja Użytkownika

LiveStringsUser manualSet up and use instructionsfor LiveGuitar, LiveCello andLiveBass

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9Attaching and using the optionalmulti-purpose shockmountThe multi-purpose shockmount included as an optional extra with the H-clamp simply screws ont

10Lavalier (tie clip or button) microphones and Bluetooth headsets can be fitted in a variety of different ways, depending on the shape and size of the

11Bluetooth headsets can be used as wireless instrument microphones by se-curing them in the optional multi-purpose shockmount. Despite the diverse ra

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13Fitting & using the H-clampThe H-Clamp has been designed to be as simple as possible to use and has a number of features to protect both your in

14The microphone and clip / mount combinations shown on the previous page illustrate the range of possibilities for using different types of micro-pho

15To attach the H-clamp:1. Screw the H-clamp’s boom into the chosen microphone’s clip or shock mount, ensuring it is tightened sufficiently t

167. Ensure the clamp is tightened suf- ficiently to prevent it falling off when the selected microphone is attached to the boom but do not o

17Alternatives to the standard fitting methodOnce the general principles of how the H-clamp is fitted and adjusted have been grasped, its use is largely

18Weight restrictionsAll LiveStrings H-clamps are designed to hold microphone & clip / shock-mount combinations weighing up to 0.5Kg. Up to at lea

19General precautionsIMPORTANT: Whatever microphone is attached to the H-clamp, it is essential to check that the H-clamp is fitted securely before mov

20CAUTION -Tapering or domed instruments:With most instru-ments, there is lit-tle restriction on the position around the sound box where the H-clamp c

21The following additional general precautions should be ob-served for instruments with prominent tapering or doming.1. Check that the H-clamp’s disks

22CAUTION -Heavy microphones:Many microphone and clip or shockmount combinations can be fitted to guitars using the H-clamp without any special precaut

234. The heavier the microphone, the less likely it is that it will be possible to use the H-clamp with its boom extended horizontally. There is no un

24Accessories provided with the H-clamp.The accessories provided with the H-clamp are not necessary for its func-tion but are either helpful when the

25Cable tidies: Both the elastic loops and the Velcro straps can be used as cable tidies.Suggested uses are shown in the pictures below.Although it is

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27Your instrumentThe basic operation of the LiveStrings H-Clamp is much the same for all models but the range of instruments to which it can be fitted

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing a LiveStrings H-clampThe H-clamp opens a whole new world of tonality and freedom that may take years to explore

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29LiveGuitar H-clampThe LiveGuitar H-clamp’s standard shaft length is optimised to allow it to be mounted on the widest possible range of acoustic gui

30Positioning the H-clampThe H-clamp can be positioned anywhere on the guitar where its circular jaws can be tightened securely without damaging the i

31Microphone mounting considerationsWith relatively light microphones, such as lavalier (button / tie-clip) or pro-fessional instrument microphones, t

32Cable considerationsFollowing the precautions described in Section 3 (“Fitting and using the H-clamp”) should prevent any damage to either guitar or

33When fitted properly, the Velcro strap strain reliever on the strap button should prevent most accidental jerks on the cable from being transmitted t

34Common uses for the LiveGuitar H-clampThe H-clamp’s design is based on circular clamps used by stringed instru-ment makers to hold the edges of the

35A) On stage (continued)3. Microphone blended with on-board pick-up. Best for group performances where the higher volumes required create problems wi

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37LiveCello & LiveBass H-clampLiveCello and LiveBass H-clamps are designed to fit essentially all standard acoustic versions of these instruments.

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38Positioning the H-clampThe H-clamp can be positioned anywhere on the instrument where its circular jaws can be tightened securely without causing da

39Microphone mounting considerationsWith lighter microphones, there is little restriction on how or where they are mounted. As long as the H-clamp jaw

40Cable considerationsFollowing the precautions described in Section 3 (“Fitting and using the H-clamp”) should prevent any damage to either instrumen

41Common uses for the LiveCello and Live Bass H-clampsThe H-clamp’s design is based on circular clamps used by stringed instru-ment makers to hold the

42A) On stage (continued)3. Wireless microphone. For total freedom on stage, use a conventional wireless microphone (lapel / button or standard vocal)

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3ContentsThe instructions for assembly and basic use are the same for all three ver-sions of the LiveStrings H-clamp (LiveGuitar, LiveCello and LiveB

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5AssemblyH-Clamp’s components are packed separately for transport and comprise:1 Top clamp disk & shaft assembly2 Bottom clamp disk3 Clamp ti

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7To assemble the LiveStrings H-clamp:1. Remove all components from the box and using the diagram and con- tents list on page 5, check that they are