Nady Systems SPC-25 warranty UNPACKING, INSPECTION, Storage and Transport, Features

SPC-25 Condenser Microphone

USER GUIDE

To take full advantage of the superb features of the SPC-25, and to enjoy

long and trouble-free use, please read this User’s Guide carefully.

Congratulations on purchasing the Nady SPC-25 Condenser Microphone. The SPC-25 is designed for the most critical live sound and recording applications and is ideal for handheld vocal and mid-high frequency instrument miking.

UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Your SPC-25 microphone was carefully packed at the factory in a carrying case designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever need to return your micro- phone for servicing. A foam padded plastic carrying case is provided for safe, convenient transport and storage.

STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED

•SPC-25 microphone

•Microphone clip

•User Guide

•Warranty card

•Foam padded plastic carrying case

•(1x) AA battery

FEATURES

•Unique 2-layer ballscreen “pop” filter for elimination of breath noises

•Pressure gradient back electret condenser and transformerless FET circuitry for ultra transparency and enhanced transient response

•Lockable noise-free audio ON/OFF switch

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

•Foam windscreen

•XC-10 — 10’ XLR to XLR mic cable

•XC-20 — 20’ XLR to XLR mic cable

•XC-25 — 25’ XLR to XLR mic cable

•XC-50 — 50’ XLR to XLR mic cable

•Supercardioid polar pattern for maximum feedback rejection

•Rugged die-cast body, hardened steel mesh

•Superior internal shockmounting to eliminate handling noise

•Lightweight, rugged and durable

•Operates on a single internal AA battery with no phantom power required

USING YOUR SPC-25

Depending on the application, the SPC-25 can either be handheld or mounted on a microphone stand with a standard mic clip.

Be aware of the proximity effect (an increase in bass response) when the mic is placed close to the mouth or instrument. This may or may not be desirable. Experimenting with the position of the mic with respect to the audio source will ensure the optimum results you are seeking in any given application. Also, never place your hand over the balIscreen of the mic during use, as this can degrade the performance.

If the microphone is placed too near a speaker, an unpleasant howling effect (acoustic feedback) may occur. Although all microphones are prone to feedback to some extent, those with a unidirectional polar pattern (such as the SPC-25) are specially

designed to accept only signals from the audio source directly in front of the mic cartridge. Thus, the cardioid pattern of the SPC-25 ensures that it will deliver only the desired audio in front of the mic, rejecting the unwanted audio from the rear, even in noisy ambient conditions with high sound pressure levels from the PA and monitor speakers. This means that feedback will be greatly minimized with the SPC-25 in all live performance miking applications.

Some useful ways in which to totally eliminate annoying feedback include: experimenting with mic positions with respect to the speakers, decreasing speaker volume (whenever possible), and adjusting the equalization of the mic audio with the mixer.