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X48C2 and C3

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X48C2 or C3 (9v battery option)

ISCHELL Pickups

Thank you for purchasing a system ISCHELL. We are delighted to welcome you to the growing number of world-renowned music, technician, audio engineers and artist users who have chosen to use our systems.

We are at your disposal and we will always remain so over time, for any question relating to the use of our systems on your instrument. Your complete satisfaction is a priority for us. Consult the online help and contact us if you cannot find the solution to your problem.

  • These models X48C2 and X48C3 are equipped with contact microphones C2 ou C3 developed by the brand ISCHELL since 2008 in order to reproduce with the greatest fidelity the acoustics of your instrument, the attack, the timbre, the woody color, your playing and your playing nuances, without feedback problems and without picking up the sounds around you. Our hybrid Air / Contact technology works without a filter between the membrane and the soundboard of your instrument. We thus reproduce on a reduced and isolated scale an aerial sound recording, controlled by the immediate environment of our specific putty audio adhesive.
  • The sound is comparable to an aerial microphone, fidelity, warmth, width, air… With the acoustic insulation and the feedback resistance of a cell allowing high levels face / returns. You can easily use it in an amp, apply effects or make clean loops. A revolution in the amplification of many instruments on stage! An innovation ISCHELL !
  • All our products are manufactured and assembled in France by hand, with the awareness and respect for a job well done, only with high quality components, for products that we hope will bring you satisfaction for many years on stage. , in the studio and at each of your amplified performances.
  • You made the right choice, the models X48C2 and C3 are easy to use, they operate on phantom power from 9 to 48 volts and also on optional 9 volts battery. They adapt to many instruments.
  • We strongly recommend that you take a few minutes to read this manual. Indeed, it is important to respect a few principles in order to benefit simply and quickly from these new systems.

What you need to know !

  • Always unplug your instrument before attempting placement again or changing the low cut.
  • Wash your hands before kneading the putty and carefully clean the bonding areas before doing your tests, they must be dry, non-greasy, clean and smooth.
  • You will find two doses of audio adhesive putty with your system. A white and a gray, they do not have the same sound.
  • Carefully read the instructions for preparing the various contact microphones and those relating to positioning on your instrument in this knowledge base.
  • C2 and C3 contact microphones preparation page
  • Use only the audio adhesive putty ISCHELL ! Any other putty will distort the quality of the sound.
  • This system requires 9v to 48v phantom power to operate or with the 9 volt battery option approximately 500 hours of operation.
  • Operate delicately to act on the low cut. A small pointed object is needed to operate the switches.
  • The use of the low cut is not compulsory and depends on the instruments. The 360Hz cut-off is the default position for acoustic instruments, your system is delivered to you in this position. However, if after finding the best mic placement you lack bass width, then try 180Hz, mid position, or Flat for full bandwidth.
  • This system is like your instrument, it is fragile. Never pull on the cables, always remove the microphone delicately from your instrument by taking it by the shell and gently tilting it while removing the putty, to avoid a too sudden suction effect, the membrane is fragile, and to preserve the surface of your instrument.

Low cut

  • A switch on the box allows three cut-off positions, at 360Hz / 180Hz / Flat.
  • The two switches at the top cut the bass below 360Hz, this is the maximum cut.
  • To have all the bandwidth, in Flat mode, put the left switch at the bottom, the right one remains at the top as in the photo.
  • The 180Hz position is obtained by putting the right switch down, the left one stays up.
  • A drawing represents these positions on the module

9v battery option (Obsolete)

  • The 9v battery power option allows the system to be powered independently. (This function is no longer available in newer versions)
  • Allows XLR input into an amp or effect that could not provide phantom power
  • Allows with an XLR adapter cable /Jack mono to have an output Jack to enter an amp, effect pedals or to go to a wireless HF transmitter.
  • Attention, remember to disconnect the 9v connector from the module after use in order not to use the 9v battery, in fact, the connector serves as a switch.
  • The 9 volt battery can run for approximately 500 hours.
  • Be careful to align the connection pads of the 9-volt battery when changing it, they can bend quite easily. If this is the case, straighten them out.
  • A dedicated AC adapter for audio applications or for powering effects pedals can be used. Be careful to respect the polarity of the connector with the negative center.
  • The use of an audio quality AC adapter is necessary, otherwise you will have a buzz in the sound.

Characteristics

  • systems X48C2 and X48C3
  • Contact microphone C2 or C3
  • Technical specifications of ISCHELL microphones
  • Cable 45cm to 65cm depending on the instrument, 2mm in diameter
  • Fixing of the module on the instrument or in the instrument by double face or Velcro
  • Operation on 9 / 48v phantom power. Requires XLR / XLR cable available here
  • Option (Obsolete) of operation on 9 volt battery (500 hours)
  • Low cut 3 positions accessible on the case: Flat / 180Hz / 360Hz
  • Balanced XLR output
  • audio adhesive putty Ischell provided
  • Microphone dimensions: Height 12/13 mm with the putty - Diameter: approximately 25 mm
  • Module dimensions: 70 x 30 x 25 mm
  • Online user manual
  • Storage bag

After-Sales Service

  • Our products are guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for 2 years from the date of purchase.
  • We are at your disposal and we will always remain so in time for any question relating to the use of our systems on your instrument.
  • Your complete satisfaction is a priority for us. Consult the online help and contact us if you cannot find the solution to your problem.
  • Refer to the CGV on www.ischell.com for more information on the warranty.

Contact

ISCHELL MICROPHONES  119 impasse de la gare – 44800 Saint-Herblain – FRANCE

Tel: +33 (0)6 62 09 54 91 – Email: info@ischell.com

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