WARNING
The capsule is the heart of your condenser microphone. If it become dirty or wet , the sound will be degraded. Never spray any liquid on the microphone head. Always use a foam windscreen if you talk or sing close to the microphone grill screen.
USING THE OPTIONAL MICROPHONE SHOCK MOUNT
Your SCM 900 microphone can be used with the optional Nady SSM-3 spider shock mount (or equivalent), which uses an elastic suspension to isolate the microphone from vibration, thereby lowering noise transmitted to the microphone from the stand. This is a useful tool in many situations, such as when the performer is tapping his or her feet, or when there is noise pickup from the rumbling of traffi c outside of the building. The disadvantage of using the shock mount is that the weight of the microphone may make it drift in the elastic suspension, so mic placement may take a little longer.
To insert your SCM 900 microphone into the SSM-3 shock mount, pinch close the levers on the sides of the mount to the open position, then slide the microphone into place.
USING THE FOAM WINDSCREEN
The FW-2 optional foam windscreen can also be used with your SCM 900. This windscreen fi 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-2 or some other windscreen should be used whenever someone is close miked to both protect the microphone and to also eliminate “popping” from percussive breath sounds. (Note: Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency response of the micro- phone.)
CONNECTING THE SCM 900
The SCM 900 can be used in live sound reinforcement and broadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must be pow- ered by 48V phantom power (such as supplied by the optional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixing console with phantom powering), and amplifi 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 amplifi ers and too little may result in a noisy signal)
The SCM 900 can be connected to your mixer or phantom power supply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR microphon- ecable. 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 SCM 900 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
5.Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the desired level
The internal Low Cut fi lter push-button switch can be accessed by carefully unscrewing the bottom ring of the mic and sliding off the housing. Take care not to damage the pcb or internal components during this procedure.
SERVICE
(U.S.) Should your Nady microphone require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652- 2411 or e-mail at service@nady.com. (INTERNATIONAL) For service, please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
Note: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE: True condenser pressure-gradient microphone w/1” diaphragm
POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
SENSITIVITY: 12mV/Pa=-38dB (0dB=1V/Pa)
FREQUENCY RANGE : 30 to 16,000Hz
INTERNAL LOW CUT SWITCH: 80Hz, -6dB
IMPEDANCE: < 200 Ohms
RECOMMENDED LOAD IMPEDANCE: ≥ 1000 Ohms
MAX. SPL (1% THD @1000HZ): 125dB
EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL TO IEC 268-4(A WEIGHTED): 20dB-A
S/N RATIO RE 1PA: 76dB
POWER REQUIREMENT: +48VDC phantom power
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: <3mA
CONNECTOR: 3-pin XLR (gold plated)
MIC CABLE: 3-pin XLR standard cable (not supplied)
SIZE: Diameter: 2.0” (50.5mm), Length: 7.5” (190mm)
NET WEIGHT: 17.8oz (500g)
Specifications and design subject to change for improvement purposes without prior notice.
