User manual NADY SCM 800

[. . . ] TM SYSTEMS INC. NADY SCM 800 USER GUIDE Congratulations on purchasing a Nady SCM 800 FET Condenser Microphone. These superior microphones are perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, orchestras and choral groups, ambient instrument audio, and many live sound applications. [. . . ] If it becomes dirty or wet , the sound will be degraded. Never spray any liquid on the microphone head. Always use a foam windscreen if you talk or sing close to the microphone grill screen. USING THE OPTIONAL MICROPHONE SHOCK MOUNT Your SCM 800 microphone can be used with the optional Nady SSM-3 spider shock mount (or equivalent), which uses an elastic suspension to isolate the microphone from vibration, thereby lowering noise transmitted to the microphone from the stand. This is a useful tool in many situations, such as when the performer is tapping his or her feet, or when there is noise pickup from the rumbling of traffic outside of the building. The disadvantage of using the shock mount is that the weight of the microphone may make it drift in the elastic suspension, so mic placement may take a little longer. To insert your SCM 800 microphone into the SSM-3 shock mount, pinch close the levers on the sides of the mount to the open position, then slide the microphone into place. USING THE FOAM WINDSCREEN The FW-2 optional foam windscreen can also be used with your SCM 800. This windscreen fits over the grill portion of the microphone and is designed primarily to decrease bass rumble (from wind noise pickup during outdoor live or recording use. It is also useful in keeping mouth spray out of the microphone head. The FW-2 or some other windscreen should be used whenever someone is close miked to both protect the microphone and to also eliminate "popping" from percussive breath sounds. (Note: Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency response of the microphone. ) CONNECTING THE SCM 800 The SCM 800 can be used in live sound reinforcement and broadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must be powered by 48V phantom power (such as supplied by the optional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixing console with phantom powering), and amplified by a microphone pre-amp (such as built into a mixer, or a stand-alone unit). (Note: Make sure to set the pre-amp to the proper gain level--too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little may result in a noisy signal) The SCM 800 can be connected to your mixer or phantom power supply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR microphone cable. [. . . ] Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the desired level SERVICE (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 purchased this product. SPECIFICATIONS Type: True condenser pressure-gradient microphone with 16. 5mm diaphragm and FET pre-amplifier Polar pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: -40dB +/- 2dB Frequency range: 30 to 20, 000Hz Impedance: < 250 Ohms Recommended load impedance: 1000 Ohms Max. SPL (1% THD @1000Hz): 128dB Equivalent noise level to IEC 268-4(A weighted): 20dB-A S/N ratio re 1Pa: 70dB Power requirement: +48VDC phantom power Current consumption: <5mA Connector: 3-pin XLR (gold plated) Mic cable: 3-pin XLR standard cable (not supplied) Size: Diameter: 2. 0" (50. 5mm), Length: 5. 94" (151mm) Net weight: 11. 8oz Specifications subject to change for improvement purposes Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty [. . . ]