RODE Microphones S1 - Manual (Page 7)

A quick tip to reduce feedback - never put your
hands over the ball head. This can signifi cantly
change the pick-up area of the mic, and can cause
feedback. And of course, never point the front of
mic at the speakers!
• The ball head of the S1 is an engineering marvel.
Made up of fi ve separate mesh screens the outer
is heat-treated steel, which has been bead-blasted
and nickel-plated. Internally we have stainless steel
meshes as well as a fi nal nylon mesh. These fi lters
are design to remove vocal plosives, while not
affecting the frequency response. The mesh head
can be unscrewed and washed in soap and water.
Please fully dry the head before re-assembly and
be sure to take care with the mic once the head has
been removed.
• After use the S1 should be wiped with a dry, soft
cloth and placed in its protective case.
• Be sure to place the moisture-absorbent crystals
(supplied) at the head of the microphone, so as to
absorb any moisture present.
• Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be
dried. This is indicated by the crystals turning pink
in colour.
• They can easily be re-used by placing them in an
oven at 100 - 150 degrees celsius for approximately
ten minutes. The crystals will operate effectively
again once they have turned blue.
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