Step 1: Inventory and Hardware Overview
The outdoor sound monitoring kit is designed to protect your instrumentation during long-term environmental studies. The kit includes:
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Windscreen Assembly: Features integrated bird spikes and a mounting point [00:13].
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Mast System: Three extendable mast poles for elevating the microphone [00:20].
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Cabling: A specialized microphone extension cable [00:27].
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Instrumentation & Power: A 3M/TSI SoundPro meter and a 12-volt lead-acid battery for external power [00:31].
Step 2: Assembling the Mast and Cable
To protect the connection, route the cable through the center of the mast poles:
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Cable Routing: Feed the extension cable through the top of the case and then through the first threaded mast pole [00:42].
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Securing the Base: Screw the first pole directly into the threaded bed of the case [01:26].
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Extension: Thread the cable through the remaining two extensions, assembling the poles as you go to reach the desired height [01:35].
Step 3: Connecting the Meter and Power
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Meter Connection: Key the microphone extension cable into the SoundPro meter. Rotate until it seats, then thread it to lock it in place [02:11].
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External Power: Open the bottom of the SoundPro and connect the 12-volt external power supply so the meter runs for the full duration of the outdoor study [02:25].
Step 4: Final Microphone Assembly
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Preamp Attachment: Feed the cable through the black chrome mounting piece at the top of the mast [02:41]. Attach the SoundPro microphone to the preamp at the end of the cable [02:55].
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Weather Protection: Slide the windscreen assembly (with bird spikes) over the microphone and secure it to the top of the mast [03:12].
Step 5: Alternative Tripod Mounting
If you are not mounting the mast directly to the case, you can secure the system to a tripod:
