Nady Systems Microphone DM-90 User's Manual
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1. DM 90 Jumbo Kick Drum Instrument Microphone USER GUIDE To take full advantage of the superb features of the DM 90 and to enjoy long and trouble free use please read this User s Guide carefully Congratulations on purchasing the Nady DM 90 Jumbo Kick Drum Instrument Microphone Capable of handling high sound pressure levels without distortion the DM 90 microphone is ideal for live or recording close miking of all types of drums and percussion instruments and also for accurate sonic reproduction of brass woodwind and other instruments producing high sound fields UNPACKING INSPECTION STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Your DM 90 microphone was carefully packed at the factory ina carrying case designed to protect the unit during shipping Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever need to return your microphone for servicing A foam padded plastic carrying case is provided for safe convenient transport and storage STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES e DM 90 microphone e XC 10 10 XLR to XLR mic cable e User Guide e XC 20 20 XLR to XLR mic cable e Warranty card e XC 25 25 XLR to XLR mic cable e Foam padded plastic carrying case e XC 50 50 XLR to XLR mic cable FEATURES e Large size housing especially acoustically designed for the most e Ultra high SPL capability ideal for live or recording close miking accurate reproduction of th2. e extended low frequencies of kick of all types of drums and percussion instruments and also for drums and other bass instruments and amps accurate sonic reproduction of brass woodwind and other e Large diaphragm dynamic element with excellent attack and instruments producing high sound fields punch for truest sound e Rugged die cast body with internal shock mount and hardened e Supercardioid pattern for ultimate feedback rejection steel grille PRECAUTIONS AND CARE OF YOUR DM 90 e The microphone should never be dropped or subjected to extreme shock Store only in a padded case to protect it during transport e Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures above 140 F or 60 C and humidity Avoid leaving the microphone in direct sunlight for long periods of time e When using the microphone outdoors avoid getting it wet e After use in a high moisture application such as a stage performance wipe off the microphone with a dry cloth and permit it to air dry Do not store the unit in a closed space e g a plastic bag until all moisture has evaporated USING YOUR DM 90 The DM 90 can be used with any standard mixer powered mixer amplifier or mic preamp Using either an XLR to XLR or XLR to 1 4 phone plug low impedance cable connect the female XLR end to the DM 90 and the other end male XLR or 1 4 phone plug as appropriate to your equipment The DM 90 can be mounted on a microphone stand with the integral mic holder mou
3. e require service please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at 510 652 2411 or e mail at service nady com INTERNATIONAL For service please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product Date of purchase Dealer s Name Street City State Zip Note Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty SPECIFICATIONS GARTRIDGESTV PE estes aes es tea ete eee ae Sue e era ent cnee ty POLAR PATTERN ae E ae E A atic A E E A EREQUENCY RESPONSE a a eet eee eee SENSITIVITY OdB 1V Pa 1kH2 0 0 00 eee eee eee OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 1KHZ ccccscctsssssetessssstesssessesseeneeenes DIMENSIONS io Are oo Recetas eet seer ere eastern etre renner VV EEG Toe e Sa pee on cae E E Gan nen arte ete eer eee ae Moving coil dynamic Unidirectional Supercardioid 20Hz to 10KHz 68dB 3dB 150 Ohms 30 w 2 5 X 4 75 64 mm x 121 mm 86lb 390g Specifications and design subject to change for improvement purposes without prior notice 01 26 04
4. nt supplied Depending on the threading of the mic stand you are using you may need to remove the threaded adapter from the mic holder Be aware of the proximity effect an increase in bass response when the mic is placed close to the instrument This may or may not be desirable Experimenting with the position of the mic with respect to the audio source will ensure the optimum results you are seeking in any given application FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 SERVICE If the microphone is placed too near a speaker during live stage use an unpleasant howling effect acoustic feedback may occur Although all microphones are prone to feedback to some extent with a unidirectional polar pattern are specially designed to accept only signals from the audio source directly in front of the mic cartridge Thus the cardioid pattern of the DM 90 ensures that it will deliver only the desired audio in front of the mic rejecting the unwanted audio from the rear even in noisy ambient conditions with high sound pressure levels from the P A and monitor speakers This means that feedback will be greatly minimized with the DM 90 in all live performance miking applications Some useful ways in which to totally eliminate annoying feedback include experimenting with mic positions with respect to the speakers decreasing speaker volume whenever possible and adjusting the equalization of the mic audio with the mixer 20K U S Should your Nady microphon
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