User manual CARVIN D42-D44

[. . . ] GETTING STARTED QUICKLY If you are like most people, you probably want to get started right away. In order to get started, you will need your new D42/D44 mics, XLR Mic Cables and microphone stands. Carvin recommends our MS line of stands (MS11, MS13, MS15). [. . . ] It might be a good idea to do a second signal check while playing the entire kit. Drummers can tend to play louder during a song with other band members playing along. With the signal levels set, adjust any EQ that might be needed. FEATURES · Cardoid pattern allows close miking to minimize bleed-through from other drums or stage instruments. · 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. · Zinc die-cast metal housing construction for maximum reliability. · Solid mesh metal wind screen and adjustable stand mount. · 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. SPECIFICATIONS Element Pattern Frequency Response Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic Moving Coil Dynamic Polar Unidirectional D42: D44: 50Hz to 16kHz 20Hz to 10kHz -54dB, ± 3dB -58dB, ± 3dB 600 250 >130dB >140dB 1. 63" x 4. 13" Wt 6 oz 2. 75" x 5. 00" Wt 1 lb Sensitivity (@1kHz, 74dB SPL) Snare-Tom Mic D42: Bass Drum Mic D44: Impedance Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic D42: D44: Maximum SPL (@1%THD) Snare-Tom Mic D42: Bass Drum Mic D44: Dimensions & Weight Snare-Tom Mic Bass Drum Mic D42: D44: TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS Cardioid -- rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency 76-04244 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 D44 mic inside the drum at a distance of approximately 1 to 6 inches from the beater head. Move the mic until the desired sound is obtained. Placing a blanket or small pillow inside the drum is helpful to reduce rattle and help muffle a bass drum that resonates too much. SNARE DRUM The D42 snare drum mic is placed just above the top of the head with a 2 to 6 inch distance. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]