Nady Systems PCM-100 microphone
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1. USER GUIDE To take full advantage of the superb features of the PCM 100 200 and to enjoy long and trouble free use please read this User s Guide carefully PCM 100 amp 200 Professional Classic Style Microphones Congratulations on purchasing a Nady PCM Microphone These vintage retro look styling microphones have advanced state of the art acoustic design perfect for multi purpose studio recording broadcasting or live performance theater concert applications This user guide covers the operation of the PCM microphone and the available optional accessories To take full advantage of the superb features of your microphone and to enjoy long and trouble free use please read this user s guide carefully UNPACKING INSPECTION STORAGE amp TRANSPORT Your PCM 100 200 microphones was carefully packed at the factory in a carrying case 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 STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED e PCM 100 200 microphone e User guide e Warranty card e Foam padded plastic carrying case FEATURES PCM 100 Condenser Microphone e Special design high quality back electret condenser microphone for clearest audio reproduction e Cardioid polar pattern e Smooth tailored frequency response e Vivid vocal reproduction with a characteristic presence peak e Switchab2. can be supplied by the optional SM PS 1 power supply The PCM 100 200 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 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 FREQUENCY RESPONSE PCM 100 30 SERVICE 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 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 PCM 100 200 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 PCM 100 200 in all live performance miking applications Some useful ways in which to totally eliminate annoying feedback include experimenting with mic po
3. le low cut filter e Phantom power LED PRECAUTIONS AND CARE OF YOUR PCM 100 200 PCM 100 PCM 200 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SMPS 1 48V DC phantom power supply PCM 100 only PCM 200 Dynamic Microphone High output dynamic cartridge for big powerful sound e Cardioid pickup pattern to reduce feedback in live use e Transparent tailored sound with presence peak for distinct lifelike vocals e Pop free locking on off switch 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 PCM 100 200 The PCM 100 200 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 PCM 100 and the other end male XLR or 1 4 phone plug as appropriate to your equipment NOTE The PCM 100 requires 48VDC to operate This phantom power is available on most mixer inputs or
4. sitions with respect to the speakers decreasing speaker volume whenever possible and adjusting the equalization of the mic audio with the mixer PCM 200 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 nady 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 SPECIFICATIONS CARTRIDGE TYPE PCM 100 Black electret condenser PCM 200 Dynamic POLAR PATTERN Unidirectional cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE PCM 100 30Hz to 18KHz PCM 200 60Hz to 16KHz SENSITIVITY 0dB 1V Pa 1kHz PCM 100 36dB 2dB PCM 200 54dB 3dB OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 1kHz PCM 100 100 Ohms 30 PCM 200 250 Ohms 30 LOAD IMPEDANCE gt 1 000 Ohms SELF NOISE IEC 581 5 22dB A PCM 100 MAX INPUT SPL 1kHz lt 1 T H D PCM 100 127dB PCM 200 130dB S N RATIO 72dB PCM 100 POWER REQUIREMENT 48V DC Phantom power PCM 100 DIMENSIONS 2 625 x 6 75 66 7 mm x 171 5 mm WEIGHT 1 4lb 650g MATERIAL Die cast metal housing Specifications subject to change for improvement purposes
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