AKG Drum Set Concert I Owner's manual

Brand: AKG

Model: Drum Set Concert I

Category: Microphones

Type: Owner's manual

AKG Drum Set Concert I is a professional microphone set designed to capture the sound of a drum set with precision and clarity. It includes the D112 MKII dynamic microphone for kick drum, four D40 dynamic microphones for toms and percussion, and two C430 condenser microphones for hi-hat and cymbals. The microphones are designed to handle high sound pressure levels and provide a natural, transparent sound. The set is ideal for recording and live sound applications.

2 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!

11 USER INSTRUCTIONS

Read the manual before using the equipment!

20 MODE D’EMPLOI

Lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système!

29 MODO DE EMPLEO

¡Consulte el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!

PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONE DRUM SET

Drum Set Concert I

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ANWENDUNGANWENDUNG

4 Anwendung

C430C430

430C430

40D40

112 MKIID112 MKII

Drum Set

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DRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 11

1 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 13

1.1 Environment 13

2 DESCRIPTION 14

2.1 Introduction 14

2.2 Package content 14

2.2.1 D112 MKII 14

2.2.2 D40 14

2.2.3 C430 14

2.3 Optional Accessories 14

3 CONNECTING TO

AUDIO EQUIPMENT 15

3.3.1 Pinout 15

3.3.2 Connecting the Microphone 15

4 OPERATION 16

5 CLEANING 17

5.1 Microphone 17

5.2 Internal Windscreen 17

6 TROUBLESHOOTING 18

7 TECHNICAL DATA 19

7.1 D112 MKII 19

7.2 D40 19

7.3 C430 19

CONTENTS

DRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 12

Publisher

AKG Acoustics GmbH

Laxenburger Straße 254

1230 Vienna

Austria

Tel: +43 (0)1 86654‑0

Fax: +43 (0)1 86654‑8800

[email protected]

AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S.

8500 Balboa Blvd. Dock 15

Northridge, CA 91329

U.S.A.

Tel: +1 818 920‑3224

[email protected]

The information contained in this manual, including any drawings and

photos provided, are the intellectual property of AKG Acoustics GmbH.

In accordance with copyright law, it is not permitted for this documenta‑

tion or parts thereof to be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose in

any form using any means, whether electronic or mechanical, by photoco‑

pying, recording or using information storage and information processing

systems without the express, written consent of AKG Acoustics GmbH.

Forwarding to third parties is not permitted. This manual should be re‑

turned to us on request.

Updates

This manual may be modied without prior notice and does not represent

any obligation on the part of AKG Acoustics GmbH.

Version 1.0

Publication date

August 2015/EN

07/15/5061692

PUBLISHING INFORMATION

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

1 Safety and environment

Risk of damage

Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be

connected to fullls the safety regulations in force in your country and is

tted with a ground lead.

1.1 Environment

• At the end of the lifetime of the product, disconnect the housing,

electronics and cable from each other and discard all components

according to applicable disposal regulations.

• The packaging is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging via an appropriate

collection system provided for this purpose. Dispose of the packaging in

an appropriate recycling collection system.

DRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 14

DESCRIPTION

2 Description

2.1 Introduction

Thank you for your decision to buy an AKG product. Please read the user

instructions carefully, before using the unit and keep them in a safe place

so that you can refer to them in the future at any time. We wish you a lot of

fun!

2.2 Package content

2.2.1 1 x D112 MKII

• Dynamic instrument microphone

• Cardioid polar pattern

• For kick drum, bass amps, wind instruments

2.2.2 4 x D40

• Dynamic instrument microphone

• Cardioid polar pattern

• 4 x H440 bracket

• For toms, percussion, guitar amps, wind instruments, snare

drum

2.2.3 2 x C430

• Condenser instrument microphone

• Cardioid polar pattern

• 2 x SA60 Stand adapter

• For hi‑hat, cymbals, acoustic guitars

The microphone uses a true condenser transducer designed for 48‑volt

phantom powering to IEC 61938.

2.3 Optional Accessories

Optional accessories can be found at www.akg.com. Your dealer will be

happy to advise you.

Introduction

Package content

D112 MKII

D40D40

C430

Optional

accessories

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CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

3 Connecting to Audio Equipment

3.3.1 Pinout

The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3‑pin male XLR connec‑

tor:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot

Pin 3: cold

Figure 1: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power

3.3.2 Connecting the Microphone

1) Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a balanced XLR input

with phantom power.

2) Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user manual of the unit to

which you connected your microphone.)

Pinout

Connecting

the Microphone

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OPERATIONOPERATION

4 Operation

C430C430

430C430

40D40

112 MKIID112 MKII

Drum Set

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CLEANINGCLEANING

5 Cleaning

5.1 Microphone

• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the micro‑

phone body.

5.2 Internal Windscreen

1) Unscrew the wire‑mesh‑grill from the microphone CCW.

2) Remove the windscreen from the front grill and wash the windscreen in

soap suds.

3) Allow the windscreen to dry overnight.

4) Replace the windscreen in the wire‑mesh grill and screw the wire‑mesh‑

grill on the microphone CW.

Microphone

Internal Windscreen

(D40)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

6 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

No sound Channel or master fader on

mixer or volume control on

amplier is at zero.

Set channel or master fader

on mixer or volume control

on amplier to desired level.

Microphone is not con‑

nected to mixer or ampli‑

er.

Connect microphone to

mixer or amplier.

Cable connectors are seat‑

ed loosely.

Check cable connectors for

secure seat.

Cable is defective. Check cable and replace if

damaged.

Distortions Gain control on mixer or

transmitter module not set

correctly.

Set gain control to stop

distortions.

Microphone

sounds dull

Internal or external wind‑

screen attenuates high

frequencies when soiled.

Clean internal or external

windscreen.

No sound

Distortions

Microphone

sounds dull

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TECHNICAL DATA

7 Technical data

7.1 D112 MKII

Type: large diaphragm dynamic micro‑

phone

Polar pattern: cardioid

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 17 kHz

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms

Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: >160 dB SPL

7.2 D40

Type: dynamic microphone

Polar pattern: cardioid

Frequency response: 75 Hz to 17 kHz

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms

Sensitivity: 2.2 mV/Pa

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 156 dB SPL

7.3 C430

Type: 1/2" diaphragm, true condenser

pressure‑gradient microphone

Polar pattern: cardioid

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms

Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 126 dB SPL

Phantom powering: 48 V ± 4 V to IEC 61938

This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of

Conformity. You can request the Declaration of Conformity by e‑mail from

[email protected].

D112 MKII

D40

C430

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1 SÉCURITÉ ET ENVIRONNEMENT 22

1.1 Environnement 22

2 DESCRIPTION 23

2.1 Introduction 23

2.2 Livraison 23

2.2.1 D112 MKII 23

2.2.2 D40 23

2.2.3 C430 23

2.3 Acessoires en option 23

3 CONNEXION 24

3.3.1 Brochage 24

3.3.2 Comment connecter le microphone 24

4 APPLICATION 25

5 NETTOYAGE 26

5.1 Microphone 26

5.2 Bonnette anti‑vent interne 26

6 RÉSOLUTION DES ERREURS 27

7 CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 28

7.1 D112 MKII 28

7.2 D40 28

7.3 C430 28

CONTENU

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APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

4 Application

C430C430

430C430

40D40

112 MKIID112 MKII

Drum Set

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APLICACIÓNAPLICACIÓN

4 Aplicación

C430C430

430C430

40D40

112 MKIID112 MKII

Drum Set

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AKG Drum Set Concert I Owner's manual

Brand: AKG

Model: Drum Set Concert I

Category: Microphones

Type: Owner's manual

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