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Summary of Contents for Soundfield SPS200
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Page 1: User Guide
SOUNDFIELD SPS200 Software Controlled Microphone User Guide Version 1.02 System comprises: • SPS200 Microphone • 5m Microphone Cable • Microphone Holder • ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ Software • Professional Carry Case • User Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SoundField History Introduction How Does It Work? Interfacing The SPS200 8-10 Microphone Positioning and Orientation Guide 11-12 The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ Software 13-19 Quick Start Guide: TDM (Pro Tools® HD) - 20-23 Quick Start Guide: VST (Nuendo) - 24-25 Warranty... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SoundField SPS200 User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION • This equipment must be EARTHED. • Only suitably trained personnel should service this equipment. • Please read and take note of all warning and informative labels. • Before starting any servicing operation, this equipment must be isolated from the AC supply (mains) by removing the incoming IEC mains connector. -
Page 4: What Is In The Box
SoundField SPS200 User Guide WHAT IS IN THE BOX? • SPS200 Microphone • SPS200 Microphone Cable - 10 pin to four XLRs • SPS200 Mic Holder • Professional Carry Case • ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ Plug-In for TDM or VST • User Manual... -
Page 5: Soundfield History
- or phase-related anomalies generated by spaced microphone arrays. Thus, surround recordings made with SoundField microphones can be collapsed to stereo - or stereo recordings to mono - without the phase problems that result in “comb-filtering” (phase cancellation) distortions. -
Page 6: Introduction
The SPS200 microphone ships with a dedicated microphone cable terminating in standard XLR connectors allowing it to be connected to four standard mic-pre’s of the user’s choice. To find out more about suited mic-pre’s and how to connect the SPS200 read the “Interfacing the SPS200” section of this manual. -
Page 7: How Does It Work
Please read the ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software section of this manual for more information. The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ 5.1 page The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’... -
Page 8: Interfacing The Sps200
Green Blue The input to the ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ plug-in follows the identical channel order so it is recommended to record the four capsule signals in the above order to avoid possible confusion. Each of the four capsules must be connected to a mic preamp with +48 Volt phantom power and it is important to observe the following criteria: 1. - Page 9 Once the four audio signals from the SPS200 microphone are at line level they can be fed into the DAW as usual using a soundcard or dedicated audio interface. An interface with built-in multiple microphone inputs may be used as long as you are satisfied with the audio quality and in most cases you’ll have the reassurance that they are identical.
- Page 10 The DSF-3 is a rackmount 1U hardware unit which accepts digital A- Format and outputs both stereo and 5.1 in real time. To interface the SPS200 with the DSF-3 you will require four channels of mic pre and A/D conversion.
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Page 11: Microphone Positioning And Orientation Guide
End Fire mode as well as ‘right way up’. So be sure to ‘tell’ the ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software how the microphone is facing before you start to decode your recording. Experienced SoundField users understand the importance of checking out your mic position in mono before you open the sound up to monitor in stereo or surround. -
Page 12: Microphone Positioning And Orientation Guide - - -
‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software must be enabled. Note: When recording A-Format in the Invert or End-Fire orientation it is useful to label your tracks accordingly so you know which mode to enable in the ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ during post-production. Microphone positioning and orientation guide... -
Page 13: The 'Sps200 Surround Zone' Software
‘like a flash-light’. Not selecting this mode when the microphone is horizontally pointed will result in the Up/Down height information and the Front/Back depth information being reversed. The Surround Section: The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ 5.1 page The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software Page 13... - Page 14 It can be rotated, tilted up or down, or zoomed in or out from the sound source. ROTATE allows the user to rotate a captured three dimensional soundfield a full 360 degrees without losing any spatial information or introducing any artefacts, audible or otherwise.
- Page 15 This pre-set has been level adjusted to suit standard 5.1 playback, however, individual levels can be adjusted to suit requirements. This pre-set is ideally suited for recordings where localisation is important such as movie sound effects. The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software Page 15...
- Page 16 This pre-set has been level adjusted to suit standard 5.1 playback, levels can however be user adjusted to suit requirements. 4. The 6.1 pre-set provides a six cardioid microphone array, plus a truly omni- directional LFE-channel. The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software Page 16...
- Page 17 Note: All LFE-channels are low-pass filtered using a 2nd order filter with a cut-off frequency of 90Hz. Users requiring a different LFE cut-off frequency can achieve this by using a DAW provided filter. The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ software Page 17...
- Page 18 Features include variable stereo width and polar pattern control, which are visually represented on the Stereo page. Also provided is a fully variable high-pass filter (20Hz to 250Hz), an M/S encoder and the SoundField controls, ROTATE, TILT and ZOOM. The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ stereo page •...
- Page 19 Surround Sound section. • ROTATE re-defines the centre of the stereo image by rotating the soundfield anywhere between 0 degrees and 360 degrees. • TILT tilts the soundfield up or down by ±45 degrees.
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Page 20: Quick Start Guide: Tdm (Pro Tools® Hd)
SoundField SPS200 User Guide QUICK START GUIDE: TDM (PRO TOOLS® HD) Installation: The Surround Zone plug-in is available for both PC and MAC (PowerPC and Intel Mac) based Pro Tools HD systems. Installers for both versions of this software are available on the product CD-Rom or on our website (always check the website for the most recent version of the software before commencing the install). - Page 21 Getting started with the Surround Zone plug-in for Pro Tools: The SoundField Surround Zone plug-in for Pro Tools can be inserted in any Pro Tools project. The plug-in has four audio inputs for the SoundField A-Format signals and up to eight audio outputs depending on the output format selected within the plug-in, ranging from Stereo to 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1.
- Page 22 SoundField SPS200 User Guide 6.1: • Using I/O setup, create a 6.1 output configuration. For each instance of the Surround Zone create a 6.1 bus configuration. • Create a 6.1 aux input track. Set the input to this track to be the 6.1 bus. Set the output from this track to be the 6.1 output interface.
- Page 23 Tip: double clicking on the corresponding loudspeaker symbol in the panner window will automatically achieve the above settings. Once the ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ plug-in is inserted correctly you are ready to begin. ® HD) The ‘SPS200 Surround Zone’ plug-in (Pro Tools...
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Page 24: Quick Start Guide: Vst (Nuendo)
SoundField SPS200 User Guide QUICK START GUIDE: VST (NUENDO) The Surround Zone plug-in is available for both PC and MAC (Power PC and Intel Mac) based VST hosts and installers for both versions of this software are available on the CD- ROM or on our website (always check the website for the most up to date version of the software before commencing installation). - Page 25 The SoundField Surround Zone plug-in can be inserted in any Nuendo project. The plug- in has four audio inputs for the SoundField A-Format signals and up to eight audio outputs depending on the output format selected within the plug-in, ranging from Stereo to 5.1 to 6.1 etc.
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Page 26: Warranty
SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND. What to do if a fault is found If a fault develops in the unit, notify SoundField Ltd. or their nearest service facility giving full details of the difficulty. On receipt of this information, service or shipping instructions will be forwarded to you. -
Page 27: Shipping And Quality Assurance
SoundField Ltd or their certified representative. Final claims and negotiations with the carrier must be completed by the customer. Applications problems SoundField Ltd. will be happy to answer any applications questions to enhance your use of this equipment. Please address all correspondence to: SoundField Ltd. -
Page 28: 10 Pin A-Format Output Wiring Details
SoundField SPS200 User Guide 10 PIN A-FORMAT OUTPUT WIRING DETAILS 10 Pin Mic Cable Pin 1 Core 1 RED Pin 2 RED (LF) Pin 2 Core 1 WHITE Pin 3 RED (LF) Pin 3 Core 2 RED Pin 2 YELLOW (RF) -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
SoundField SPS200 User Guide TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specification for each individual capsule: Frequency Response 40Hz-20KHz Sensitivity 14mV/Pa Signal to Noise Ratio DIN/IEC 82dB Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 12dB Maximum SPL 130dB Technical Specifications Page 29... -
Page 30: Sps200 Accessories
105mm diameter windshield, windjammer, SPS200 Anti-vibe Rycote cable High Wind Cover 430-399 Cables: SPS200 5 Metre Microphone Cable (multipin to 4 male XLRs) NN4001 SPS200 5 Metre Extension Cable (multipin to multipin) NN4002 SPS200 10 Metre Extension Cable (multipin to multipin)
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