INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for investing in thePinMic™.

Whether you’re presenting for television or live on-stage,in a 20,000 seat auditorium or in a house of worship,
has your needs covered with the intuitive and subtle PinMic™.
Featuring innovative, industry-leading design, thePinMic™ is the first of its kind. The pin-on placement of themicrophone provides an ultra discreet appearance, while also
simplifying cable management.
The included mini-furry for high wind protection ensuresquality recordings in adverse environments, while the antitrauma water resistant case provides rugged and secure
protection for the microphone, cable and accessories.
Knowing that versatility is paramount in any product, we athave developed the MiCon™ connector system
which provides seamless integration between the PinMic™
and a wide range of wireless systems.
Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and register
your microphone for warranty.

Peter Freedman
Microphones
Sydney, Australia

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F E AT U R E S
INTUITIVE AND SUBTLE• Ultra discreet appearance• Lightweight and easy to position• Pins through clothing up to approximately 1.5mm (0.006”)
thick (standard model) or approximately 1.5 ~ 3.5mm(0.006 ~ 0.14”) thick (heavy duty model)• Removable mesh head
HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE• Low noise miniature microphone capsule• Low handling noiseU N I V E R S A L C O M PAT I B I L I T Y• RØDE MiCon™ connector system provides seamlessintegration with a wide range of wireless systems while
maintaining discreet and unobtrusive appearance

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PI N M I C ™ & ACC E S S O R I E S
1. RØDE PinMic™
2. Supplementary mesh head (silver) suitable forspray paint customisation to fully match clothing
3. Anti-trauma water resistant storage case
4. Mini-furry for high wind protection
5. Shielded Kevlar® reinforced cable withmoulded backplate
6. Lapel-style cable management clip
7. Adjustment tools
8. Sanitary cleansing wipes
Compact, interchangeable MiCon™ adaptors available tosuit industry standard wireless systems*
3.

6.

4.

1.

5.

2.

8.

7.

*MiCon™ adaptors sold separately see rodemic.com/pinmic for a full list of compatibility

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S PE C I F I C AT I O N S
Acoustic Principle:

Permanently polarised condenser

Directional Pattern:Omni-directional (see graph)

Frequency Range:

60 Hz ~ 18 kHz(see graph)

Output Impedence:

3k  TypicalSignal To Noise Ratio:

69 dBA

Equivalent Noise:

25 dBA SPL(per IEC651)

Clipping SPL:

110 dB

Maximum Output:

189 mV*Sensitivity:-33.5 dB re 1 V/Pa
(21 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
± 3 dB @ 1 kHz

Dynamic Range:

85 dB Typical*

Power Requirements:

Min 2 V ~ Max 5 V through RØDEwireless adaptors
P48 through RØDE XLR adaptor

Output Connection:RØDE MiCon™ connector

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S PE C I F I C AT I O N SFREQUENCY RANGE

POLAR RESPONSE* Calculated from maximum SPL peak before clipping.
All measurements are calculated when powered at 5 V or P48 (RØDE XLR adaptor)

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PI N M I C ™ S T R U C T U R E
PINMIC™ ASSEMBLY
RECEPTACLES

PinMic™

PINS

Kevlar®
REINFORCEDCABLEBACKPLATE

MiCon™
CONNECTIONPINMIC™ CAPSULE

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MESH HEAD GROOVECAPSULE CAP

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M I C PL AC EM EN T
For the best performance, the PinMic™ should bepositioned as close as possible to the sound source, without
being subject to clothing rustle, gusts of air or dust.

Position the microphone close to the sound source

At times it may be best to test different placements toprovide the optimal combination of sound quality anddiscretion.

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F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™
To fit your PinMic™ and connect to your wireless system, first
pin the backplate of the microphone to your clothing, closeto the sound source.
You may do this by weaving the backplate and cable up fromunderneath the user’s clothing, or placing it just behind thelapel on a jacket. Ensure the backplate is hidden underneaththe fabric, then press through until the pins are exposed on
the other side.

PinMic™
ABOVE
CLOTHING
BACKPLATEUNDERNEATH
CLOTHING

Bring the backplate up underneath the user’s clothing, then press the pins
through to the other side of the fabric(The standard PinMic™’s backplate pins are able to comfortably pin
through clothing up to approximately 1.5mm thick (0.006 ~ 0.14”).
The heavy duty model is recommended for fabric from around 1.5mm
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F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™
Once the pins are exposed, simply match the receptacles on
the PinMic™ to the pins on the backplate and press on.
After the ‘click’, the PinMic™ will be securely fastened.
There is no need to push the microphone down further.

PinMic™
ABOVE
CLOTHINGBACKPLATEUNDERNEATH
CLOTHING

Match the backplate pins to the PinMic™ receptacles

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F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™
To prevent tangling, you may utilise the provided cablemanagement clip. Clip the cable into the groove on thelapel clip, then loop through as many times as necessary andattach to clothing.

Clip the cable into the groove on your lapel clip

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F I T T I N G YO U R PI N M I C ™
To connect your PinMic™ to your wireless system, securely
fasten the corresponding adaptor to the end of yourMiCon™ cable.

MiCon™ CONNECTION

MiCon™ CABLE
MiCon™ ADAPTORRØDE MiCon™ cable and adaptor

The PinMic™’s connections have been designed using theRØDE MiCon™ connector system, which provides seamlessintegration with a wide range of wireless systems, while
maintaining the mic’s discreet appearance.
(MiCon™ adaptors sold separately – see rodemic.com/
pinmic for a full list of compatibility.)
Plug the adaptor into your wireless system and you’re readyto go.

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I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S
S U P P L E M E N TA R Y M E S H H E A D
For instances in which the PinMic™ user is wearing a lightcoloured garment, RØDE have provided a supplementary
silver mesh head. This will maintain the PinMic™’s subtle
appearance on the clothing.
To switch from your pre-fitted black mesh head to the silver,
first disassemble your PinMic™ with your RØDE adjustmenttool. (This is best done over a desk or work surface to ensure
no parts are misplaced). Pull apart the two sections of theadjustment tool to reveal the driver and socket sections.
Place your PinMic™ in the socket hole, mesh down, so thatthe bottom of the microphone is visible. Match the flatedges of the mesh head to the flat edges of the socket hole
to insert correctly. Then use the groove across the bottom of
the mic to unscrew the mic capsule from the mesh head.
PinMic™

ADJUSTMENT TOOL(SOCKET)
ADJUSTMENT TOOL(DRIVER)

Place microphone in the adjustment tool socket, mesh down

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I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E S

Use the groove across the bottom of the mic to unscrew

Once the microphone capsule is loose, remove it from themesh. Remove the black mesh head from the socket, using
the groove on the mesh ring as grip. Next, insert the silver
mesh head into the socket. Place the microphone capsuleinto the silver mesh and tighten on securely with the driver.
SUPPLEMENTARYSILVER MESHSOCKET
HOLE

PinMic™
CAPSULE

Place the silver mesh in the socket, then the mic capsule, then tighten

Note: Please do not attempt to screw the mesh head onto thePinMic™ by tightening while the microphone is attached to thebackplate. This may cause damage to the backplate pins. Always
remove your microphone from clothing and backplate beforechanging mesh heads.

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I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E SC U S T O M I S I N G T H E S I LV E R M E S H H E A D
The supplementary silver mesh head can be custom painted
to match the colour of the user’s clothing, providing an evenhigher level of microphone camouflage.
To colour your mesh, first use a pair of tweezers to remove
the inner foam (pop filter) from just under the mesh head.
(This foam reduces wind noise and moisture reaching themicrophone capsule, and must not be exposed to paint.)
Once the foam is removed, use a spray paint in the colourof your choice to paint the mesh. Spray from a distance,
applying a thin, even coat over the surface.
Allow the mesh to dry completely before its next usage.
Once dry, return the inner foam to its place inside the mesh.
Follow the instructions on pages 14-15 to switch the meshheads on the PinMic™.
Always keep your unused mesh head in the provided
storage case for complete protection.

Note: When colouring, please be cautious not to block any of theholes in the mesh head. This may reduce the acoustic transparency of
the PinMic™, resulting in compromised audio quality.
To check that the mesh head is clear, hold it up against a light andensure the light filters through the holes.

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I N C LU D E D ACC E S S O R I E SMINI-FURRY
For increased wind protection, a mini-furry windshield isprovided with the PinMic™. The windshield is ideal forsituations such as outdoor performances, where wind noise
may distort the audio quality of the mic.
To fit, simply press on the mini-furry straight over thePinMic™ until it is secured by the groove on the mesh head.

PinMic™ with mini-furry

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S TO R AG E & C A R E
When not in use, always keep your PinMic™ in the storage
case provided. Close and snap the storage case forcomplete protection.
Inside the case, you will find a sachet of moisture absorbent
crystals. Please retain these crystals and store with thePinMic™ to keep the microphone in ideal condition.
Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried. Thisis indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour. They caneasily 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.
In some cases, such as when there are multiple users of thePinMic™, you may wish to sanitise the backplate and cable.
To do this, use the provided Sanitary Cleansing Wipes towipe down the PinMic™ surface. You may wish to detach themicrophone from the backplate and cable for easier access.
Please be mindful when cleaning the PinMic™ not to let anydust or moisture into the microphone capsule.

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If you experience any problem, or have questions regarding
your microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you.
We have an extensive dealer network to assist you.
If you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you
require from the dealer, do not hesitate to contact us directly
via the details below.

I N T E R N AT I O N A L
107 Carnarvon Street
Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: +61 2 9648 5855
Fax: +61 2 9648 2455

USAP.O. Box 4189
Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4189
Ph: 805 566 7777
Fax: 805 566 0071

TECHNICAL SUPPORTFor information and technical support please visit
www.rodemic.com/support

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