The Perfect Position

• The ‘perfect position’ to achieve a ‘dry’ recording is to place the microphone so that the mic capsule sits centrally (both vertically and horizontally) in relation to the face of the Reflexion Filter (the face is the convex side with coloured panels). It is also important to have the mic capsule of the correct distance from the face of the Reflexion Filter. The mic capsule should sit roughly level with the front edges of the filter where the curved wall ends.
• Having said all that, you CAN use the Reflexion Filter to achieve different  effects by experimenting with positioning. Moving the mic into the face of the Reflexion Filter will give  a ‘darker’ and more ‘dead’ sounding  recording, but it will also affect the polar pattern response of the mic, so the mic will perform slightly differently.
• Again, in most cases this would be undesirable, but this method of use can create some cool results… try micing an electric guitar cab this way, it can sound great!
• Moving the mic further away will mean there is more room ambience recorded with the dry source. Again, this is not usually desirable but can be used to get a specific ‘room sound’ without the room taking over completely!
• The Reflexion Filter can be used not only for recording vocals and acoustic guitars etc, but as outlined above, you can experiment to find new applications like the guitar cab mic’ing we suggested above.

RF-X Clamp Assembly

• The RF-X clamp is very simple to assemble. The clamp is fitted with a small  threaded piece that attaches the clamp to your microphone stand. It is  recommended that you attach the clamp to your stand first. The filter is then fixed to the vertical section using the two bolts supplied. These can be loosened at any time to adjust the height of the filter. Finally, attach your microphone clip or shock mount to the remaining vertical bar. This can also be adjusted at any time to vary the position of your microphone within the  filter