User manual CARVIN CM30D

[. . . ] CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA CM30D Drum Mics OPERATING MANUAL 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 CM30D mics and XLR Mic Cables. Other equipment needed is your mixer (sound system or recording system). CMST1 1. [. . . ] 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. 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. 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 CMST1 snare drum mic is placed just above the top of the head with a 2 to 6 inch distance. [. . . ] These two mics are primarily used as studio vocal mics but can also be used for recording percussion. If the drummer is likely to smack the mics while playing or if the mic stand is in the way, move them into a better position. Perfect mic placement must also include a set-up that will allow the drummer to play comfortably. use condenser mics for overhead cymbal pickup. CM90E CM90E cutaway view of Tom Tom so snare mic placement can be seen behind CMST1 CM90E Tom Tom CMST1 Snare Floor Tom CMBD1 cutaway view of front Bass drum head. [. . . ]