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USER MANUAL D 11 LEXICON

User Instructions . p. 10

Please read the manual before using the equipment!

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

2.5 Vocals (D 77 S, D 88 S)

• Dynamic instrument microphone
  Cardioid polar pattern
  16-ft. (5-m) balanced XLR/XLR cable
  Rugged clear-plastic carrying case
• For kick drum, bass amps, wind instruments

D 22

• Dynamic instrument microphone
  Cardioid polar pattern
  16-ft. (5-m) balanced XLR/XLR cable
  H 440 bracket
  Rugged clear-plastic carrying case
• For toms, percussion, guitar amps, wind instruments

D77S

• Dynamic instrument microphone with on/off switch
  Cardioid polar pattern
  16-ft. (5-m) cable: XLR/XLR (D 77 S/XLR) or XLR/1/4" jack (D 77 S/Jack)
  SA 44 stand adapter
  Rugged clear-plastic carrying case
• For instruments and backing vocals

D 88 S

• Dynamic vocal microphone with on/off switch
  Cardioid polar pattern
  16-ft. (5-m) cable: XLR/XLR (D 77 S/XLR) or XLR/1/4" jack (D 77 S/Jack)
  SA 44 stand adapter
  Rugged clear-plastic carrying case
• For solo vocals

1.1 Optional Accessories

(D 11, D 22 only)

• MK 9/10 microphone cable: 10m (30 ft.) 2-conductor shielded cable with 3-pin male and 3-contact female XLR connectors
  ST 102A, ST 200 floor stands
  ST 1, ST 12, ST 45 table stands
  W 880 windscreen

Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be connected to fulfills the safety regulations in force in your country and is fitted with a ground lead.

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

Use the supplied balanced cable to connect the microphone to the desired XLR input.

D 77 S/Jack, D 88 S/Jack

Use the supplied unbalanced cable to connect the microphone to the desired 1/4 input jack. Please note that unbalanced cables may pick up interference from stray magnetic fields near power or lighting cables, electric motors, etc. like an antenna. This may cause hum or similar noise when you use a cable that is longer than 16 feet (5 m).

1. To switch the microphone on, slide the on/off switch toward the front grill ("ON" position).
2. To switch the microphone off, slide the on/off switch toward the microphone cable ("OFF" position).

To prevent unwanted bursts of noise, be sure to switch the microphone off before connecting or disconnecting the microphone cable.

2.1 Precaution

2.2 Connecting the Microphone

Refer to fig. 1.

Refer to fig. 2.

2.3 Switching the Microphone on/off (D 77 S, D 88 S)

Refer to fig. 3.

Note:

2 Using Your Microphone

2.4 Positioning the Microphone for Instruments

The following sections contain suggestions for placing the microphone optimally for a number of instruments.

Please note that moving the microphone closer to the instrument will boost the bass range. (This is known as "proximity effect".)

2.4.1 Flute

Refer to fig. 4.

Microphone: D 77 S

Working distance

Jazz/pop: 1 to 2 inches. Blow a little below the microphone to avoid overemphasizing blowing and breathing noise.

Classical music: 4 to 8 inches above the instrument.

2.4.2 Saxophone

Refer to fig. 5.

Microphones: D 22, D 77 S

Working distance

0 to 2 inches: The microphone will pick up the bell sound only.

2 to 8 inches: The microphone will pick up both the bell sound and the sound radiated from the keys.

2.4.3 Harmonica

Refer to fig. 6.

Microphone: D 77 S

Working distance: "zero" - clamp the microphone between your hands. You will get a very direct sound that you can "shape" with your hands.

2.4.4 Trumpet, Tuba, Trombone

Refer to figs. 7, 8, 9.

Microphone: D 22 (trumpet), D 11 (tuba and trombone)

Working distance

0 to 2 inches: The microphone will pick up the bell sound only.

2 to 8 inches: The microphone will pick up both the bell sound and the sound radiated from the body.

Microphone: D 22

Working distance: 0 to 2 inches. Aim the microphone at a point between the center and the perimeter of (one of) the speaker diaphragm(s).

Microphone: D 11

Working distance

Bass amp with single speaker: 2 inches. Aim the microphone at a point between the center and the perimeter of the speaker diaphragm.

Bass amp with woofer and tweeter: 4 to 6 inches. Aim the microphone at a point halfway between the woofer and tweeter.

Microphone: D 11

Working distance: Aim the microphone at the point where the beater hits the skin.

The sound will be the drier and harder, the closer the microphone sits to the head. Working distances around 1 inch provide the famous "click".

If you prefer a rounder sound aim the microphone at a point between the center and the perimeter of the head.

Microphones: D 22, D 77 S

Working distance: 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches away from the top skin.

2.4.5 Guitar Amplifier

Refer to fig. 10.

2.4.6 Bass Amplifier

Refer to fig. 11.

2.4.7 Kick Drum

Refer to fig. 12.

2.4.8 Toms, Snare, Percussions

Refer to figs. 13 and 14.

1. Screw the supplied H 440 bracket to the stand adapter on the microphone using the captive knurled-head screw on the H 440 bracket.
2. Engage the top groove of the H 440 bracket in the top hoop from above.
3. Engage the lower arm of the H 440 bracket in the underside of the top hoop.

2.4.9 Mounting the D 22 on a Drum

Refer to fig. 15.

1. Align the microphone with the perimeter of the top head.

2.5 Vocals (D 77 S, D 88 S)

2.5.1 Working Distance and Proximity Effect

The closer you hold the microphone to your lips, the louder and darker your voice will sound. As you move away from the microphone, your voice will sound quieter and brighter.

If you hold the microphone closer than 2 inches to your lips, the proximity effect, an inherent property of any unidirectional microphone, will sharply boost the low frequencies.

2.5.2 Angle of Incidence Refer to fig. 16.

Sing to one side of the microphone or above and across the microphone's top. This provides a well-balanced, natural sound.

If you sing directly into the microphone, it will not only pick up excessive breath noise but also overemphasize "sss", "sh", "tch", "p", and "t" sounds.

2.5.3 Feedback Refer to fig. 17.

Part of the sound projected by the speakers will be picked up by the microphone, amplified, and fed back to the speakers. Above a certain volume level, this "vicious circle" causes the sound system to howl and whistle.

Preventing feedback

• Never point your microphones directly at monitor or PA speakers.

• Place your monitor speakers where the microphone sensitivity is at a minimum. With the D 88 S supercardioid microphone, these areas are behind and to the sides of the microphone. With the D 77 S cardioid, the minimum sensitivity area is right behind the microphone.

• Be sure to hold the microphone by the shaft and never cover the sound entries behind the

2 Using Your Microphone

microphone grill. If you cover the rear sound entries, the microphone will lose its directivity and its gain before feedback would drop sharply.

1. Keep the maximum number of vocalists sharing a microphone to two.
2. To get adequate signal level, make sure the two vocalists will remain within an angle of ± 35 degrees off the microphone axis.

2.5.4 Backing Vocals

Refer to fig. 18.

3 Cleaning

To clean the microphone case, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

1. Unscrew the front grill from the microphone CCW.
2. Remove the windscreen from the from grill and wash the windscreen in soap suds.
3. Allow the windscreen to dry overnight.
4. Replace the windscreen in the front grill and screw the front grill on the microphone CW.

3.1 Microphone Case

3.2 Internal Windscreen (D 77 S, D 88 S)

	D 11	D 22
Polar pattern	cardioid	cardioid
Frequency range	20 Hz to 20 kHz	60 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity	2.5 mV/Pa	2.5 mV/Pa

	D 77 S	D 88 S
Polar pattern	cardioid	supercardioid
Frequency range	40 Hz to 20 kHz	40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity	2.5 mV/Pa	2.5 mV/Pa

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5 Warranty Conditions

This product carries a two-year warranty by AKG Acoustics GmbH starting from the date of purchase when new. The warranty agreement covers material and labor cost to repair proven faults and is only valid for end customers. Exemptions: Batteries, normal wear and tear, misuse, handling faults, repair by non-authorized workshops. Furthermore the relevant legal warranties apply. The details of the AKG warranty agreement and the address of the nearest AKG service center can be found on www.akg.com

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Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
No sound.	1. Power to mixer and/or amplifier is off. 2. Channel or master fader on mixer, or volume control on amplifier is at zero. 3. Microphone is not connected to mixer or amplifier. 4. Cable connectors are seated loosely. 5. Cable is defective. 6. D 77 S, D 88 S: Switch in "OFF" position.	1. Switch power to mixer or amplifier on. 2. Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier to desired level. 3. Connect micro-phone to mixer or amplifier. 4. Check cable connectors for secure seat. 5. Check cable and replace if damaged. 6. D 77 S, D 88 S: Set switch to "ON" position.

1 Description

D 11

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

2.5 Vocals (D 77 S, D 88 S)

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

D 77 S/jack, D 88 S/jack

2.4.7 Bass drum (bombo)

Véase Fig. 12.

2.4.8 Tom-toms, snare (tambor afinable), baterias

Véanse Figs. 13, 14.

D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR

Fig. 1 (D 11, D 22, D 77 S/XLR, D 88 S/XLR)

Fig. 2 (D 77 S/Jack, D 88 S/Jack)

Fig.3 (D 77 S,D 88 S)

Fig. 4 (D 77 S)

Fig.8 (D 11)

Fig. 10 (D 22)

Fig. 11 (D 11)

Fig. 12 (D 11)

Fig. 14 (D 22, D 77 S)

Fig. 15 (D 22)

Fig.17 (D 88 S)

Fig.16 (D 88 S,D 77 S)

Fig. 18 (D 77 S, D 88 S)

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