User manual CARVIN D42-D44

[. . . ] CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA D42, D44 Drum Mics OPERATING MANUAL D42 D44 Congratulations on purchasing Carvin's D42 and D44 drum microphones. These mic's are capable of handling high sound pressure levels without distortion making them ideal for live or recording close-miking of all types of drums and percussion instruments. They are also accurate for use in sonic reproduction of brass, woodwind and other instruments producing high sound fields. [. . . ] 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. · Small, low-profile design for minimum visibility and close miking placement around the drum kit. · 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. 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. 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. Very thin or snappy sounding snare drums may benefit from a mic placement with a minimum of 4 inches from the actual snare head. [. . . ] 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 D42 CM90E Tom Tom D42 Snare Floor Tom D44 cutaway view of front Bass drum head. [. . . ]