User manual CARVIN CM30D

[. . . ] Carvin recommends our MS line of stands (MS11, MS13, MS15). Other equipment needed is your mixer (sound system or recording system). CMST1 1. With the mixer power off, plug the CM30D mics into your mixer using balanced XLR cables. Please see the other side of this manual for suggested Mic Placement. [. . . ] With the signal levels set, adjust any EQ that might be needed. FEATURES · Cardioid pattern allows close miking to minimize bleed-through from other drums or stage instruments. · Neodymium element delivers maximum output. · Up to 140dB SPL handling capacity for distortion free reproduction of even the loudest drums. · Transformerless moving-coil dynamic design for enhanced bass and fast transient response. · All metal construction for maximum reliability. · Special rubber shockmount mic holder minimizes floor vibration pick-up. · Incredibly small, low-profile design for minimum visibility and close miking placement around the drum kit. · Gold plated XLR connectors for maximum conductivity. · Full frequency response for sonic punch with exceptional clarity. 7. You are now ready to use your new CM30D mics. SPECIFICATIONS Type Directional Pattern Frequency Response Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic Dynamic, neodymium cartridge Unidirectional Cardioid CMST1: 70Hz to 15kHz CMBD1: 30Hz to 15kHz Sensitivity (@1kHz, 74dB SPL) Snare-Tom Mic CMST1: -73dB, ± 3dB Bass Drum Mic CMBD1: -72dB, ± 3dB Impedance Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic CMST1: 600 CMBD1: 250 Maximum SPL (@1%THD) Snare-Tom Mic CMST1: >130dB Bass Drum Mic CMBD1: >140dB Dimensions & Weight Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic Material CMST1: 1. 65" x 4. 5" Wt 8. 5oz CMBD1: 2. 1" x 4. 7" Wt 10. 6oz Holder Mount: rubber, plastic with brass insert. Ballscreen: steel mesh Gold-plated XLR contacts CHECK LIST OF PARTS Included with your CM30D is: · One CMBD1 Bass drum mic with extended low-end response. · Two CMST1 Snare-Tom mics for close-miking snares, toms, percussion, brass and woodwinds. · One molded carry case with internal padding TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS Cardioid -- rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency 180° 150° 150° 120° 120° 90° -25 -20 60° -15 -10 30° -5 0dB 0° 30° 60° 90° 200Hz 1, 000 Hz 6, 000Hz 12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 (800) 854-2235 www. carvin. com MIC PLACEMENT Ask any studio or live sound engineer and they'll have their own preference on how to mic a drum kit. There are numerous ways to close-mic, distance-mic or stereo-mic a drum kit. The drum kit and drummer can also be a large factor in how it will sound. The one hard rule is "whatever works for you is correct". For beginners here is a quick overview on how to close-mic a drum kit. KICK (BASS) DRUM For a tight punchy sound place the CMBD1 mic inside the drum at a distance of approximately 1 to 6 inches from the beater head. [. . . ] Some engineers also use a pair of these mics for placement over the entire kit to add the sound of distant mics to the mix. Be aware that other instruments in the same room can bleed through into the overhead mics. Other high-end condenser mics available from Carvin are CM87S and CM98ST. These two mics are primarily used as studio vocal mics but can also be used for recording percussion. [. . . ]