Nady Systems Microphone DM 80 User's Manual
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1. ADY DM SERIES MICROPHONES DM 70 and DM 80 Drum and Instrument Microphones Congratulations on purchasing the Nady DM 70 or DM 80 Microphone Capable of handling high sound pressure levels without distortion the DM Series microphones are 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 This guide is for both the DM 70 and DM 80 with the differences as noted DM 70 Snare drum mic for close miking snares toms all percussion brass and woodwinds DM 80 Kick drum mic with extended low end response specially tailored for bass drums and other large diameter drums USING YOUR DM 70 DM 80 The DM 70 DM 80 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 70 DM 80 and the other end male XLR or 1 4 phone plug as appropriate to your equipment The DM 70 DM 80 can be mounted on a microphone stand with the integral mic holder mount 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 instru ment This may or may not be desirable Experimenting with the position of the mic with respect t2. Handle die cast zinc Holder Mount rubber plastic and with brass insert Ballscreen steel mesh Gold plated XLR contacts TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE WIRING DIAGRAM recommended cable wiring SERVICE U S Should your Nady microphone require service please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone 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 purchased this product
3. ne 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 e Cardioid pattern allows close miking without e All metal construction for maximum reliability bleed through from other drum kit pieces e Special rubber shockmount mic holder minimizes e Neodymium element delivers maximum output floor vibration pick up e Up to 140dB SPL handling capacity for distortion e Incredibly small low profile design for minimum free reproduction of even the loudest drums visibility and versatile close miking placement and other instruments around the drum kit e Transformerless moving coil dynamic design for e Gold plated XLR for maximum conductivity enhanced bass and fast transient response e Full frequency response for sonic punch with exceptional clarity SPECIFICATIONS Cartridge Type Magnet Dynamic neodymium cartridge Directional Pattern Unidirectional Cardioid Frequency Response DM 70 70 16 000 Hz DM 80 30 15 000 Hz Sensitivity 1KHz 74dB SPL DM 70 73dB 3dB DM 80 72dB 3dB Impedance DM 70 600 Ohm DM 80 250 Ohm Maximum SPL 1 THD DM 70 gt 130dB DM 80 gt 140dB Dimensions DM 70 1 65 X 4 5 42 X 115mm DM 80 2 1 X 4 7 54 X 120mm Weight DM 70 8 50z 237g DM 80 10 60z 295g Material
4. o the audio source will ensure the optimum results you are seeking in any given application 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 those with a unidirec tional polar pattern such as the DM 70 and DM 80 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 70 DM 80 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 70 DM 80 in all live performance miking applications Some useful ways in which to totally eliminate annoying feedback include experimenting with mic posi tions with respect to the speakers decreasing speaker volume whenever possible and adjusting the equalization of the mic audio with the mixer PRECAUTIONS AND CARE FOR YOUR DM 70 DM 80 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 humid ity Avoid leaving the microphone in direct sunlight for long periods of time e When using the micropho
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