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==Connecting and Mounting the Microphone==

#Asses the drop ceiling to decide best mounting placement for the MX202i. Avoid tiles adjacent to HVAC or fire safety devices.
#Drill a hole into the center of the single gang plate using the ½” paddle bit (if not prefabricated). 
#Measure center of the drop ceiling tile and drill a similar hole with the ½” paddle bit. 
#Align the single gang plate to the location of the microphone on the drop ceiling tile using a pair of toggle bolts. 
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#Run the MX202i through the ½” hole in the ceiling tile and single gang plate with the rubber stopper to secure the microphone in place and plugging the ½” hole .    
#Adjust the length of the cable of the microphone to a desirable length, hiding the remainder in the ceiling near the STM-1. Attach the windscreen to the MX202i.
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# Run the XLR mini cable to the STM-1 location. 
#Connect the connect the XLR mini to the 4 pin Male XLR adapter.
#Strip away a portion of the red and black cables inside the pigtail, revealing the copper wire inside. 
#*The microphone will be connected via the input terminals of the STM-1 (Red to +, Black to -, ground to the ground terminal).
# Connect the female XLR to the Male XLR adapter