1. Table of Contents
1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
4.
POWER SUPPLY................................................................................................................................ 3
5.
POLAR PATTERNS ........................................................................................................................... 4
6.
SCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
7.
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 7
8.
REGISTRATION................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cathedral Pipe’s model Stephansdom ( St. Steven’s Cathedral). The
Stephansdom is modeled after the famous C12 by Austrian microphone manufacturer AKG. It is
guaranteed to reproduce you source material with the utmost transparency retaining clarity and
the quality you expect. You have made an excellent decision in choosing such a superior
microphone and will not be disappointed. Please send us your comments, as we would love to
hear your feedback.
3. Operation
Connect the 7pin cable (supplied with microphone) between power supply and microphone.
Audio comes from the additional 3pin XLR on the power supply. If possible use a short cable and
a high quality microphone preamplifier (with the phantom power turned off). This is of course
best for audio quality. Try to avoid running the microphone signal thru a patch bay or extra
connectors and wires. Attach the microphone securely to a good stand and lay the cables so that
people cannot trip over the cable or topple the stand. Connect the power supply to the wall outlet
and turn on the supply. Let the microphone warm up for at least 5 minutes before using. If the 7
pin, power, or XLR connectors become loose over time, make sure to tighten them with a screw
driver.
4. Power Supply
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
XLR output
7pin microphone connection
Pattern Selector
110/230 voltage section (WARNING!! Only use 110 in North America)
IEC power cable connector
Illuminated On/Off switch
5. Polar Patterns
There are 3 main polar patterns used with most microphones today they are :
Omni
Cardioid
Figure Eight
This model will allow you to not only choose between these patterns but it also has available the in
between patterns. With this flexibility you will be able to dial in the sound you want. For example, a
setting between the cardioid and figure eight will result in super-cardiod and hyper-cardiod patterns
as shown below.
When using your Cathedral Pipe for close microphone applications such as vocals or solo
instruments you can use the different polar patterns to adjust the proximity effect. By adjusting
pattern selection switch you can dial in the amount proximity effect for this particular use. More
Omni will give less proximity effect while more figure eight will bring in more lows. In other words,
amongst other uses, the pattern select can be an effective bass control.
6. Schematics
Please Note! These schematics are provided for the owner’s education only. Please see the
Warranty and read it carefully before attempting any repairs or modifications. These schematics
are the intellectual property of Cathedral Pipes. We ask that you do not post it on the Internet or
distribute it. If you want to use them to make your own versions then we invite you to go for it.
Good luck.
7. Warranty
All Cathedral Pipe equipment is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of purchase to the original purchaser only. A further
optional limited 5-year warranty is available to the original purchaser upon proper registration of
ownership within 30 days of date of first purchase.
Proper registration is made by filling out and returning to the factory the warranty card attached to
this general warranty statement, along with a copy of the original sales receipt as proof of the
original date of purchase. Only 1 card is issued with each unit, and the serial number is already
recorded on it.
If the warranty registration card has already been removed then this is not a new unit, and is
therefore not warranted by the factory. If you believe this to be a new unit then please contact the
factory with the details of purchase.
Under the terms of the warranty defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge,
excepting the cost of tubes. No warranty is offered on tubes period.
If a Cathedral Pipes product fails to meet the above warranty, then the purchaser's sole remedy shall
be to return the product to Cathedral Pipes, where the defect will be repaired without charge for
parts and labor. The product will then be returned via prepaid, insured freight, method and carrier to
be determined solely by Cathedral Pipes. All returns to the factory must be in the original packing,
(new packing will be supplied for no charge if needed), accompanied by a written description of the
defect, and must be shipped to Cathedral Pipes via insured freight at the customer's own expense.
Charges for unauthorized service and transportation costs are not reimbursable under this warranty,
and all warrantees, express or implied, become null and void where the product has been damaged
by misuse, accident, neglect, modification, tampering or unauthorized alteration by anyone
other than Cathedral Pipes. The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other
incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from failure of this product. Any
and all warrantees of merchantability and fitness implied by law are limited to the duration of the
expressed warranty.
All warrantees apply only to Cathedral Pipes products purchased and used in the USA. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
8. REGISTRATION
We ask that you please fill out this registration form and send the bottom half to:
Cathedral Pipes
305 Bellcour Way
Lake Forest CA 92630
Registration entitles you to product support, full warranty benefits, and notice of product
enhancements and upgrades. You MUST complete and return the following to validate your warranty
and registration. Thank you again for choosing Cathedral Pipes .
MODEL _______________
SERIAL No._________________
PURCHASE DATE __________
SUPPLIER __________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please detach this portion and send it to Cathedral Pipes
MODEL _________________
SERIAL No. __________________
PURCHASE DATE ________
SUPPLIER ___________________
NAME OF OWNER_____________________________________________
NAME OF STUDIO_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:
_______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP
_______________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER