Nady Systems SCM 900 User's Manual
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1. 910 920 is manufactured with the finest materials and features a machined housing with advanced internal shock mount construction for the highest structural integrity and rugged reliability It requires 48V phantom power fo operate typically supplied by the microphone pre amplifier or mixing console The optional Nady SMPS 1 phantom power supply can also be used WARNING The capsule is the heart of your condenser microphone If it become dirty or wet the sound will be degraded Never spray any liquid on the microphone head Always use a foam windscreen if you talk or sing close to the microphone grill screen USING THE OPTIONAL MICROPHONE SHOCK MOUNT Your SCM Series microphone can be used with the optional Nady SSM 3 spider shock mount or equivalent which uses an elastic suspension to isolate the microphone from vibration thereby lowering noise transmitted to the microphone from the stand This is a useful tool in many situations such as when the performer is tapping his or her feet or when there is noise pickup from the rumbling of traffic outside of the building The disadvantage of using the shock mount is that the weight of the microphone may make it drift in the elastic suspension so mic placement may take a little longer To insert your SCM Series microphone into the SSM 3 shock mount pinch close the levers on the sides of the mount to the open position then slide the microphone into place USING THE FOAM WINDSCREEN The FW 2 optio2. A SYSTEMS NADY SCM SERIES INC USER GUIDE SCM 900 910 920 Studio Condenser Microphones Congratulations on purchasing a Nady SCM Series FET Condenser Microphone These superior microphones are perfect for recording studio vocals acoustic instruments orchestras and choral groups ambient instrument audio and many live sound applications Powerful and versatile the SCM Series microphones meet the stringent require ments of even the most demanding digital recording and live broadcasting applications SCM 900 SCM 910 SCM 920 This manual covers the operation of the SCM 900 910 920 microphones and the available optional accessories To take full advantage olihe superb features of your microphone and to enjoy long and trouble free use please read this user s guide carefully Since these 3 models the SCM 900 the SCM 910 and the SCM 920 share most features this guide will refer to all three collectively as the SCM Series and their differences will be noted as applicable UNPACKING INSPECTION STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Your SCM Series microphone was carefully packed at the factory and the shipping carton or carrying case was designed to protect the unit during shipping Please retain this container for subsequent transport and in the highly unlikely event that you ever need to return your microphone for servicing The optional SMCC 2 aluminum carrying case is highly recommended for the most convenient and safe transport or permanen
3. cy range 30 to 16 000Hz Length 7 5 190mm Low cut 100Hz 6dB Net weight 17 80z 500g Impedance lt 200 Ohms Specifications subject to change for improvement purposes 12 22 00
4. nal foam windscreen can also be used with your SCM 900 910 920 This windscreen fits over the grill portion of the microphone and is designed primarily to decrease bass rumble from wind noise pickup during outdoor live or recording use It is also useful in keeping mouth spray out of the microphone head The FW 2 or some other windscreen should be used whenever someone is close miked to both protect the microphone and to also eliminate popping from percussive breath sounds Note Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency response of the microphone CONNECTING THE SCM 900 910 920 The SCM 900 910 920 can be used in live sound reinforcement and broadcasting and in studio or live recording It must be powered by 48V phantom power such as supplied by the optional Nady SMPS 1 phantom power supply or a mixing console with phantom powering and amplified by a microphone pre amp such as built into a mixer or a stand alone unit Note Make sure to set the pre amp to the proper gain level too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little may result in a noisy signal The SCM 900 910 920 can be connected to your mixer or phantom power supply using a standard balanced 3 pin XLR microphone cable Before connecting to a mixer directly turn the channel to which you re connecting to its lowest gain setting If you are using the Nady SMPS 1 Phantom Power Supply connect in the following order 1 Con
5. nect the SCM 900 910 920 to the SMPS 1 2 Connect the SMPS 1 Signal Output to your mixer 3 Connect the SMPS 1 to the AC power supply 115 230VAC 4 Turn on the SMPS 1 Power ON OFF switch 5 Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the desired level SERVICE U S Should your Nady microphone require service please contact the Nady Service Department via phone at 510 652 2411 or e mail at service nadywireless com INTERNATIONAL For service please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you pur chased this product Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty SCM 900 910 920 SPECIFICATIONS Type True condenser pressure gradient micro Recommended load impedance 21000 Ohms phone with1 0 inch diaphragm Max SPL 1 THD 1000Hz 125dB SCM 920 dual diaphragm and FET pre Equivalent noise level to amplifier IEC 268 4 A weighted 20dB A Polar pattern SCM 900 910 Cardioid S N ratio re 1Pa 76dB SCM 920 Selectable cardioid amp omnidirectional Power requirement 48VDC phantom power Controls SCM 910 Selectable low cut filter and 10 dB pad Current consumption lt 3mA SCM 920 Selectable low cut filter and pattern Connector 3 pin XLR gold plated Sensitivity SCM 900 910 12mV Pa 38dB OdB 1V Pa Mic cable 3 pin XLR standard cable SCM 910 10att External not supplied SCM 920 10mV Pa 40dBV OdBV 1V Pa Size Diameter 2 0 50 5mm Frequen
6. t storage It has roomy compartments for your SCM Series microphone and alll available accessories plus XLR cables STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SCM900 910 920 microphone 48V phantom power supply SMPS 1 User guide Aluminum flight case SMCC 2 Warranty card Shockmount SSM 3 Leatherette Pouch Foam windscreen FW 2 FEATURES The SCM Series microphones offer transformer coupled balanced outputs and true condenser design elements constantly biased by the pre amp for exceptionally low self noise and increased dynamic range enhanced low and high end response with improved linearity across the frequency range and maximum SPL capacity The SCM Series microphones are available in a choice of 3 configurations the SCM 900 cardioid pattern only The SCM910 cardioid pattern with selectable 10 dB attenuation pas and low cut filter and the SCM 920 with selectable low cut filter and omni or cardioid polar patterns Each of the three SCM Series microphones features a large diaphragm capsule 1 0 inch hand tooled from brass and featuring an ultra thin 3 micron gold evaporated on Mylar diaphragm for maximum sensitivity transient response long life detail and tone The SCM Series microphones use carefully selected Field Effect Transistors FET specially chosen for their low distortion and superior signal to noise ratio Note For optimum performance it is best to let your microphone warm up for 5 to 10 minutes Each SCM 900
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