RM-800
LARGE DIAPHRAGM
CONDENSER
MICROPHONE
PRODUCT
MANUAL
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN.
The Polsen RM-800 is a large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone that’s great for
broadcasts, podcasts, and voiceovers, but it also excels at recording singers and instruments. The microphone
features a large and highly sensitive 1.4-inch gold-plated diaphragm to capture the entire spectrum of voices
and instruments with detailed accuracy. The high SPL capacity, low noise, and wide dynamic range meet the
demands for clear and natural sound in both professional and project studios. The cardioid polar pattern picks
up the sound directly in front of the mic while it rejects off-axis sound, which is ideal for studio recording as
well as on-stage performance. To ensure great vocals, the mic includes a customized metal mesh pop screen.
Room and ambient noise is minimized by the selectable high-pass lter. And when recording loud sources,
the selectable -10 dB pad allows the microphone to maintain pure sound quality up to 155 dB. The RM-800 is
stylishly designed with a unique look, but it’s constructed with a metal housing for rugged durability.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Keep this product away from water and ammable gases or liquids.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself.
• Handle this product with care.
• Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
• Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
• All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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OVERVIEW
1. Microphone
2. -10 dB pad switch
3. High-pass filter switch
4. 3-pin XLR connector
5. Pop filter
6. Key tool
7. Shock mount
8. Locking ring
9. Locking knob
Also included:
5/8 to 3/8 in. reducer bushing
Carry case
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MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE
1. Screw the shock mount onto the threaded post of a mic stand.
For 5/8-inch posts, remove the adapter bushing from the shock mount’s socket.
2. Once the shock mount is secure, loosen the locking ring on the bottom of the shock mount, and insert the
base of the microphone though the mounting hole.
3. Tighten the locking ring until secure.
4. If needed, adjust the angle of the microphone by loosening the locking knob on the shock mount. Be sure to
hold the microphone with one hand while performing this operation.
RECORDING WITH THE RM-800
1. Turn the speaker volume down, and use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a preamplier, mixing
board, or recorder.
Note: Recording directly into a computer requires an XLR-to-USB adapter such as the Polsen XLR-USB-48.
2. Turn the phantom power on.
3. Turn the speaker volume up, and set the input level on the recording device.
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For the best recording results, the microphone should point directly at the sound source.
Vocalists and announcers should be positioned approximately 6 to 12 inches from the microphone. For close
vocal miking, use the included pop lter to prevent vocal pops or plosives.
To attach the pop lter, snap it onto the stem just below the mic capsule, and make sure it’s directly in front of
the microphone.
HIGH-PASS FILTER AND -10 DB PAD
High-Pass Filter
To prevent low-end rumble like noise from air conditioners, ducts, fans, and room ambience, use the
included key to move the switch to the position and activate the lter.
-10 dB Pad
The -10 dB pad provides 10 dB of attenuation for high-volume sources that can produce distortion like
singers, live speeches, or band rehearsals. Use the key tool to move the switch to the -10 dB position and
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TRANSDUCER Condenser
DIAPHRAGM 1.4 in. gold-plated
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
30 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY
-32 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL
≤11 dB A
IMPEDANCE
≤200 Ω
MAX INPUT SPL
145 dB (THD ≤1.0% at 1 kHz)
155 dB (at 10 dB attenuation)
LOW CUT
10 dB/octave at 100 Hz
POWER REQUIREMENT
12 to 52 V phantom power
MATERIAL
Aluminum alloy housing
DIMENSIONS (H × W × D)
Microphone: 6.9 × 2 × 1 in. (17.5 × 5.1 × 2.6 cm)
Shock mount: 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) diameter
WEIGHT
Microphone: 13.9 oz. (394.1 g)
Shock mount: 6.5 oz. (184.3 g)
SPECIFICATIONS
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GG1
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Polsen product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs
later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the
provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment.
Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty
provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or
maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specic legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Polsen Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”)
number, and return the defective product to Polsen along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product
is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.polsenaudio.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
Polsen is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. © 2018 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.
