Brauner Microphones VMX lite User Manual
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4.0 Maintenance and care
We take great care and loving attention when we manufacture our microphones. We
only use the highest quality components available, many of which are exclusively ma-
nufactured according to our specifi cation and individual needs. Apart from that all
components must pass our severe QC and selection processes, without which the pro-
duction of such a delicate microphone, setting the benchmark in what is the edge
of physics today, would never be possible! Even the material that we use for the dia-
phragms of our capsules is especially made for us and withstands an extremely wide
moisture and temperature range and will show now aging effects even after many ye-
ars of operation. Since your Brauner microphone is almost made for eternity and has
good chances to survive you when you treat it good, you should look for someone you
love, to pass it to, when you stop working with it at a time in the far away future…
Nevertheless you should recognize some important facts to keep the value of your de-
licate investment and to ensure its long term stability and operation over a long peri-
od of time:
Always store the microphone in its case when it is not being used for a longer peri-
od of time and keep a good desiccant bag in the case when you store it in places with
higher humidity. (Such as the one supplied from the factory, which is long term reli-
able and non toxic/according to MIL D 3464/DIN IEC 55473 A)
Don’t use the microphone under extreme environmental conditions. Avoid high hu-
midity and dusty environments.
Do not smoke when using microphones. Cigarette smoke contains acids that can
harm the microphones diaphragm when it is exposed to it over a long period of time.
The smoke can also condensate on the diaphragm and build up high resistance short-
cuts there, which can lead to a loss in signal quality and can increase the noise. As you
can see, smoking is also harmful to microphones as well.
The cable supplied with your microphone is custom made and of very high quality. It
has a very low self capacitance and a very low resistance, while it has a perfect shiel-
ding and is still very fl exible. It took years to develop this special cable and it can only
be as good as your treatment of it will allow. Never extremely bend or knot a cable
in a sharp angle. Avoid twisting and tearing it and do not guide it over sharp edges,
that can cut or damage it. Never drop the Tuchel® connectors to the ground becau-
se this might damage them and you will not be able to securely screw the connectors
to the plugs once they are deformed. Always wind the cable in bigger slopes and free
of twists, so as you fi nd it when it is delivered from the factory. You should always tre-
at your cables like this to avoid damages of the shielding and inside wire leads. Always
keep in mind, that the overall quality of your audio chain can only be as good as the
weakest part of it, which is many times the bad cables and wiring that people use!
Never use any aggressive detergents to clean the surface of your microphone or its ac-
cessories. Never let any liquids get inside your microphone or the power supply and
never clean it while it is powered up. Do only use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface.
Never drop the microphone or its accessories or hit or punch them. If your micropho-
ne or the power supply has been dropped or hit or being punched, power it off imme-
diately and check for any damage. (Also check the safety regulations of this product
for further reference, that you fi nd under paragraph 2.0)
Always secure the microphone with your hands, while you insert it, or take it out of
its suspension. Doing so becomes much easier, when you slightly turn the micropho-
ne body left and right, while getting it in or out of the suspension.
When you follow all these recommendations, you
will always have great pleasure in using your Brau-
ner microphone and it will reliably last a very long
time. If nevertheless you should you run into any
problems that require service, our customer support
will assist you as soon as possible: service@brauner-
microphones.com