Nady CM-100 User manual

Brand: Nady

Model: CM-100

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

Nady CM-100 ultra linear microphone is designed for precise alignment in room acoustics corrections and offers minimal self-noise, high SPL capability, and linear 15Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Perfect for use with real-time analyzers for precise, accurate room acoustics alignments and highly effective, detailed recordings of vocals and acoustic guitars. Its rugged construction, gold-plated XLR, and internal assembly shockmount ensure maximum reliability.

Speciﬁcations

Transducer Type Omni-directional electret condenser

Impedance 600 Ohms

Sensitivity -40dB (0dB = 1V/Pa)

Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz

Current Consumption <2mA

Maximum SPL >120dB

Connector Gold-plated XLR

Phantom Power 15-48V

Dimensions Diameter: 0.87” (22.22 mm)

Length: 7.5” (190 mm)

Weight 4 oz (120 g)

Speciﬁcations subject to change at any time without prior

notice for purposes of product improvement

USER GUIDE

CM-100

Condenser Measurement Microphone

Precautions and Care

• Themicrophoneshouldneverbedroppedorsubjected

to extreme shock. Store only in a padded case to protect it

duringtransport

• Keepthemicrophoneawayfromextremelyhigh

temperatures(above140˚For60˚C)andhumidityand

avoidleavingitindirectsunlightforlongperiodsoftime

• Whenusingthemicrophoneoutdoors,avoidgettingitwet

• Afteruseinahigh-moistureapplicationsuchasastage

performance,wipeoffthemicrophonewithadrycloth

andallowittoairdry

• Donotstoretheunitinaclosedspace(e.g.,aplasticbag)

untilallmoisturehasevaporated

Frequency Response / Polar Pattern

Standard Items Supplied

• CM100microphone

• Microphoneclip

• Foamwindscreen

• Instructionmanual

Optional Accessories

• SMCC-1Foampaddedplasticcarryingcase

• SMPS-148Vphantompowersupply

• MST-5Bmicrophonestand

• XC-20XLRlownoise20ft.microphonecable

ThankyouforchoosingtheNadyCM-100ultralinearclassicdiaphragmelectret

condensermicrophone.Optimallydesignedforprecisealignmentapplications

suchasroomacousticscorrections.Perfectalsoformanyrecordinguses,

bothinstrumentsandvocals.

Features

• True,symmetricomni-directionalpattern,highsensitivity,

minimalself-noise,increaseddynamicrange,high

SPLcapability,andextremelysmooth,linear15Hzto

20KHzfrequencyresponseprovideultimateprecise

measurementsandtransparentrecordings

•Perfectforusewithrealtimeanalyzersforprecise,accurate

roomacousticsalignments

•Especiallysuitedforhighlyeffective,detailedrecordingof

acousticguitarsandvocals

•Ruggedconstruction,gold-platedXLR,andinternalassembly

shockmountformaximumreliability

•Includesfoamwindscreenforoutdoorapplicationsandmic

standclip(including5/8”to3/8”adapter)

6701ShellmoundStreet

Emeryville,CAUSA94608

T 510.652.2411

F 510.652.5075

www.nady.com

Connecting the CM-100

TheCM100canbeusedinliveorstudioalignment

applicatoinsorstudiorecording.Itmustbepoweredby

48Vphantompower(suchassuppliedbytheoptionalNady

SMPS-1phantompowersupplyoramixingconsole/alignment

deviceequippedwithphantompower),andampliedbya

microphone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 little may result in a noisy signal)

TheCM100canbeconnectedtoyourmixerorphantom

powersupplyusingastandardbalanced3-pinXLR

microphonecable.Beforeconnectingtoamixerdirectly,turn

thechanneltowhichyou’reconnectingtoitslowestgain

setting.Ifyouare

usingtheNadySMPS-1PhantomPowerSupply,connect

inthefollowingorder:

1.ConnecttheCM100totheSMPS-1

2.ConnecttheSMPS-1SignalOutputtoyourmixer

3.ConnecttheSMPS-1totheACpowersupply(115-230VAC)

4.TurnontheSMPS-1PowerON/OFFswitch

Slowlyturnupthechannelgaininyourmixertothe

desiredlevel.

Using the Foam Windscreen

TheCM100issuppliedwithafoamwindscreen(FW-1/100).

Thiswindscreentsoverthegrillportionofthemicrophone

andisdesignedprimarilytodecreasebassrumble(fromwind

noisepickup)duringoutdoorliveorrecordinguse.Itisalso

usefulinkeepingmouthsprayoutofthemicrophonehead.

TheFW-1orotherwindscreenshouldbeusedwhenever

someoneisclosemikedtobothprotectthemicrophoneand

toalsoeliminate“popping”soundsfrompercussivebreath

sounds.

Note: Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency

response of the microphone.

Service Information

In the U.S. Ifyouareexperiencingoperationalproblemswithyoursystem,pleaserefertotheSupportpageatwww.nady.comforassistance.Shouldyourwireless

systemrequireservice,pleasecontacttheNadyServiceDepartmentat(510)652-2411toobtainaReturnAuthorization(R/A)Numberandservicequote(ifoutof

warranty).MakesuretheR/ANumberisclearlymarkedontheoutsideofthepackagethatyouarereturning.

Ifyourunitisoutofwarranty,pleaseencloseacashier’scheckormoneyorder(orpaybycreditcard)perinstructionsbytheNadyServiceDepartment.Ship

yourunitprepaidto:NadySystems,ServiceDepartment,6701ShellmoundStreet,Emeryville,CA94608.Includeabriefdescriptionoftheproblemyou

areexperiencing.Forserviceofaunitunderwarranty,pleasefollowtheinstructionsinthefollowingsection.

Outside the U.S. ForserviceorwarrantymatterspleasecontacttheNadydistributorinyourcountrythroughthedealer/storefromwhichyoupurchasedthisproduct.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it can be dangerous and will also void the warranty.

One Year Warranty

NadySystems,Inc.warrantstotheoriginalconsumerpurchaser(U.S.A.only)thatyourunitisfreefromanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodof

oneyearfromthedateofpurchase.Ifanysuchdefectisdiscoveredwithinthewarrantyperiod,NadySystems,Inc.willrepairorreplacetheunitfreeofcharge,

subjecttovericationofthedefectormalfunctionupondeliveryorshippingprepaidtoNadySystems.

Important:Pleasedonotreturnourproducttothestorewhereitwaspurchased.NadySystems,Inc.acceptstheresponsibilityofkeepingyouasatisedcustomer.

Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodefectsorphysicaldamageresultingfromabuse,neglect,accident,improperrepair,alteration,orunreasonableuseofthe

unitresultingincrackedorbrokencasesorparts,orunitsdamagedbyexcessiveheat,anddoesnotapplytobatteriesordamagecausedbyleakingbatteries.

ThiswarrantydoesnotcovernishorappearanceitemsnoritemsdamagedinshipmentenroutetoNadySystemsInc.forrepair.Youmustincludeproofofdate

andplaceofpurchase(i.e.photocopyofyourbillofsale)orwecannotberesponsibleforrepairsorreplacement.Iffactoryserviceisrequired,youmustcontact

ourServiceDepartmentat510/652-2411forareturnauthorization(RA)number.MakesuretheRAnumberisclearlymarkedontheoutsideofthepackage.

NadySystems,Inc.willnotrepairnorbeheldresponsibleforanyunitssentwithoutproperidenticationandreturnaddressorRAnumberclearlymarked

on the package.

Forservice,shipunitsprepaidto:NadySystems,Inc.,ServiceDepartment,6701ShellmoundSt.,Emeryville,CA94608.

Operation