Nady Systems CM 88 User Manual

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USER GUIDECM 88 Cardioid Condenser MicrophoneUNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTYour CM 88 microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit duringshipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you everneed to return your microphone for servicing. A foam padded plastic carrying case is provided for safe, convenient transport andstorage.STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES• CM 88 microphone• Microphone clip• Foam windscreen• 48V phantom power supply (SMPS-1)FEATURESCongratulations on purchasing the Nady CM 88 Condenser Microphone — the first general purpose handheld vocal microphoneof its kind to feature a studio quality large diaphragm condenser element. The CM 88 is a versatile, professional level micro-phone, perfect for all live entertainment, recording, and broadcast applications requiring uncompromised studio quality sound.• User Guide• Warranty cardTo take full advantage of the superb features of the CM 88, and to enjoy longand trouble-free use, please read this User’s Guide carefully.Back electret condenser microphone designed for cymbals of all types (including rides, crashes and hi-hats), reeds, acousticguitars, piano and vocals (with the accessory windscreen) and overhead applications (both live and recording)• Extremely uniform and tight cardioid polar pattern for ease in mixing• Extended frequency response for smooth, crisp, ultra-transparent reproduction• Aluminum housing and gold-plated XLR contacts• 9-52V phantom poweredCONNECTING THE CM 88The CM 88 can be used in live sound reinforcement andbroadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must bepowered by 48V phantom power (such as supplied by theoptional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixingconsole with phantom powering), and amplified by amicrophone 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 littlemay result in a noisy signal)The CM 88 can be connected to your mixer or phantom powersupply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR microphonecable. Before connecting to a mixer directly, turn the channel towhich you’re connecting to its lowest gain setting. If you areusing the Nady SMPS-1 Phantom Power Supply, connect inthe following order:1. Connect the CM 88 to the SMPS-12. Connect the SMPS-1 Signal Output to your mixer3. Connect the SMPS-1 to the AC power supply (115-230VAC)4. Turn on the SMPS-1 Power ON/OFF switch5. Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to thedesired level

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