User manual NADY TCM 1150

[. . . ] TM TCM 1150 Studio Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone USER GUIDE SYSTEMS INC. Congratulations on purchasing the Nady TCM 1150 Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone. This superior microphone is perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, orchestras and choral groups, ambient instrument audio, and many live sound applications. [. . . ] Connect the TCM 1150 to the in your mixer to the desired balanced 3-pin XLR cable TMPS-2 power supply with the level. To microphone (use the supplied 7-pin XLR cable: XC-7P (7-pin) XLR cable (Note: Make sure to set the mixer to the XC-7P) supplied. proper gain level ­ too much gain may C. IEC AC cord receptacle (with internal fuse), AC 2. Connect the TMPS-2 Audio distort subsequent amplifiers and too little power cable supplied Output to your mixer using a may result in a noisy signal. ) standard balanced 3-pin XLR 6. (Note: verify setting is at the correct voltage supplied or the unit will microphone cable (Note: Before with the Polar Pattern Select be damaged) connecting to a mixer directly, turn the Switch: omnidirectional, channel to which you're connecting to cardioid, figure 8, or one of six E. 9-pattern polar pattern select switch its lowest gain setting, and turn off its intermediate stages. phantom power. ) 3. Connect the TMPS-2 to the AC power supply (first selecting the proper voltage: 115-230VAC) 4. Turn on the TMPS-2 Power ON/OFF Switch. (Note: Experiment with all these choices to fully utilize the versatility the TCM 1150 can offer for various diverse applications. ) (Note: For optimum performance, it is best to let the microphone warm up for 5 to 10 minutes so that the internal vacuum tube can reach its peak specifications. ) A B F D C E TMPS-2 USING THE MICROPHONE SHOCK MOUNT It is recommended that the TCM 1150 be used with the SSM-1150 spider shock mount, 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 the TCM 1150 into the SSM-1150 shock mount, pinch close the levers on the sides of the mount to the open position, then slide the microphone into place. such as the Nady MPF-6, is also ideal for this application. (Note: Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency response of the microphone. ) (WARNING: The capsule is the heart of the condenser microphone. [. . . ] Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty Date of purchase ____________________________________Serial # ____________________________________________________________________________ Dealer's Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________State ____________________________Zip ________________________________________________ TCM 1150 SPECIFICATIONS Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . True condenser pressure gradient microphone with 1" (25 mm) diameter dual diaphragms and vacuum tube preamplifier Vacuum tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6072 (selected from 12AT7) Capsule capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 pF Polar pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8, and six intermediate stages (silent switching) Open circuit sensitivity @1KHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -36dBV +/-2dBV (0dBV=1V/Pa) for all patterns Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 20, 000 Hz Rated output impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 200 Ohms Recommended load impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . =1000 Ohms Max. SPL (1% THD @1000Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 dB Equivalent noise level (A weighted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = 18 dB-A S/N ratio re 1Pa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74dB Dynamic range (max SPL to A-weighted noise level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 dB Ambient temperature range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14°F to 140°F (-10 °C to +60 °C) Relative humidity range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% (68°F, 20 °C), 85% (140°F, 60°C) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-pin XLR (gold plated) Mic cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-pin XLR cable (XC-7P), 30 ft (10 m) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diameter: 1. 8" (46 mm), length: 9. 45" (240 mm) Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 g Power requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dedicated TMPS-2 powering unit (115/230VAC selectable) TMPS-2 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" X 5. 5" X 7" (51 X 140 X 178 mm), 3. 25 lbs (1. 46 Kg) Specifications and design subject to change without prior notice for improvement purposes 12/03 [. . . ]