SCM 2090
USER GUIDE
Congratulations on purchasing the Nady SCM 2090 Stereo Condenser Microphone. This superior studio-quality microphone uses a pair of closely matched, large diaphragm, uni- directional (cardioid) elements, angled at 90° in an X/Y stereo configuration. By providing realistic spatial imaging of the sound field, this microphone is ideal for many applications including recording acoustic instruments like drums kits, hand percussion, pianos, multi- instrument sections, and soundstage theater use; or for recording live club bands, outdoor performances, orchestras, choral groups, ambient audio, or for home video use.
•Utilizes two gold-sputtered large diaphragm condenser elements for warm, crisp response with improved linearity across the frequency spectrum
•Offers ultra-low self-noise with increased dynamic range and maximum SPL capacity for recording loud audio such as brass, drums, and high-powered amplifiers
•Manufactured with the finest materials featuring a machined housing for structural integrity and rugged reliability
•Superb channel separation, with 5-pin XLR to dual 3-pin XLR “Y” cable (included)
| STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED | OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES |
| • SCM 2090 Stereo Condenser Microphone | • SSM-3 Spider Shockmount |
| • 16.3’ (5m) Stereo XLR Y-cable | • MBM-7 Mic Basemount |
| • Soft, protective leatherette pouch | • SMCC-2 Aluminum Flight Case |
| • SMPS-1X 48V Phantom Power Supply (x2) |
| • User guide |
| • FW-2 Foam Windscreen |
| • Warranty card |
| • MST-5B Boom Mic Stand |
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| | • MST-2B 2’ Boom Mic Stand |
| OPERATION | |
The SCM 2090 uses a pair of closely-matched, large-diaphragm condenser elements, angled at 90° in an X/Y stereo con- figuration. Each element is uni-directional (cardioid) in polar pattern. This microphone features superb channel separation; smooth, linear 20Hz-20kHz frequency response with high SPL capability and ultra-low self noise.
The SCM 2090 uses a 5-pin XLR connector for balanced Left and Right output. The supplied Stereo XLR Y-cable outputs two balanced 3-pin XLR, in-phase, low impedance signals which can be connected to two channels of your mixing console or recording equipment.
Placing the mic closer to the sound source will create a more pronounced stereo image while moving the mic further away will lessen the stereo image and result in more room ambience. Placing the mic too close to a multi-voice source may result is some voices being more dominant than others.
For recording some instruments like drum kits, hand percussion, pianos, and kotos, the SCM 2090 is like having two mics in one! Properly placing the microphone above the drum kit will provide the same effect as using two overhead mics. For a conga pair, position the mic so each element captures one of the drum heads. For miking long stringed instruments or pianos try positioning the microphone so one element picks up the attack on the strings while the other element picks up the sustain from the middle of the strings.
As with all microphones, experiment yourself with placement for the best possible results.
