Drum Set Session I - Microphone AKG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Drum Set Session I AKG

Please read the manual before using the equipment!

MODE D'EMPLOI 18

1 Safety and the environment 11
Environment 11
2 Description 12
Introduction 12
P2 12
P4 12
P17 12
Optional accessories 12
3 Connecting to Audio Equipment 13
Pinout 13
Connecting the Microphone 13
4 Operation 14
5 Cleaning 15
Microphone 15
Internal Windscreen (P2, P4) 15
6 Troubleshooting 16
7 Technical data 17
P2 17
P4 17
P17 17

1 Safety and the environment

Risk of damage
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.

Environment

• At the end of the lifetime of the product, disconnect the housing, electronics and cable from each other and discard all components according to applicable disposal regulations.
• The packaging is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging via an appropriate collection system provided for this purpose.

2 Description

Introduction

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P2

• Dynamic instrument microphone
  Cardioid polar pattern
• For kick drum, bass amps, wind instruments

P4

• Dynamic instrument microphone
  Cardioid polar pattern
  H440 bracket
• For toms, percussion, guitar amps, wind instruments, snare drum

P17

• Condenser instrument microphone
  Cardioid polar pattern
• For hi-hat, cymbals, condenser instrument microphone

The microphone uses a true condenser transducer designed for 48-volt phantom powering to IEC 61938. Neither the diaphragm nor the backplate are permanently polarized, so the microphone needs an external power supply.

Switchable preattenuation pad: The preattenuation switch (1) on the microphone rear lets you increase the headroom by 20 dB for distortion-free close-in recording. The preattenuation pad prevents the microphone's output level, particularly at low frequencies, from overloading the miniature transformers used in many mixer input stages, etc.

Figure 1: Preattenuation switch on microphone rear

Optional accessories

Optional accessories can be found at www.akg.com. Your dealer will be happy to advise you.

3 Connecting to Audio Equipment

Pinout

The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3-pin male XLR connector:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot

Pin 3: cold

Figure 2: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power

Connecting the Microphone

1) Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a balanced XLR input with phantom power.
2) Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user manual of the unit to which you connected your microphone.

4 Operation

5 Cleaning

Microphone

Internal Windscreen (P2, P4)

• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the microphone body.

1) Unscrew the front grill from the microphone CCW.
2) Remove the windscreen from the front 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.

6 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause		Remedy
No sound Channel or master fader	on mixer, or volume control on amplifier is at zero.	Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier to desired level.
	Microphone is not connected to mixer or amplifier.	Connect microphone to mixer or amplifier.
	Cable connectors are seated loosely.	Check cable connectors for secure seat.
	Cable is defective.	Check cable and replace if damaged.
Distortion Gain control on mixer or	transmitter module not set correctly.	Set gain control to stop distortion.
Microphone sounds dull	Internal or external windscreen attenuates high frequencies when soiled.	Clean internal or external windscreen.

7 Technical data

P2	Type:	large diaphragm dynamic microphone
	Polar pattern:	cardioid
	Frequency response:	20 Hz to 16 kHz
	Recommended load impedance:	≥ 2000 ohms
	Sensitivity:	2.5 mV/Pa
	Max. SPL for 0.5% THD:	157 dB SPL
P4	Type:	dynamic microphone
	Polar pattern:	cardioid
	Frequency response:	40 Hz to 18 kHz
	Recommended load impedance:	≥ 2000 ohms
	Sensitivity:	2.5 mV/Pa
	Max. SPL for 0.5% THD:	152 dB SPL
P17	Type:	1/2" diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone
	Polar pattern:	cardioid
	Frequency response:	20 Hz to 20 kHz
	Recommended load impedance:	≥ 1000 ohms
	Sensitivity:	15 mV/Pa (-36,5 dBV)
	Max. SPL for 0.5% THD:	135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB)
	Phantom powering:	48 V ±4 V to IEC 61938
	Preattenuation pad:	-20 dB

This product corresponds to the standards stated in the Declaration of Conformity. You can request the Declaration of Conformity by e-mail from [e-mail]

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Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications. Ci riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones Tecnicas. Especificações sujeitas a mudanças sem aviso prévio. Printed in China (P.R.C.) 10/14/5049755