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USER MANUAL Drum Set Concert I AKG

Drum Set Concert IDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 2

INHALTDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 3

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CoNTENTSDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 12 Publisher AKG Acoustics GmbH Laxenburger Straße 254 1230 Vienna Austria Tel: +43 (0)1 86654‑0 Fax: +43 (0)1 86654‑8800 sales@akg.com AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S. 8500 Balboa Blvd. Dock 15 Northridge, CA 91329 U.S.A. Tel: +1 818 920‑3224 akgusatechsupport@harman.com Copyright © 2015 AKG Acoustics GmbH All rights reserved. The information contained in this manual, including any drawings and photos provided, are the intellectual property of AKG Acoustics GmbH. In accordance with copyright law, it is not permitted for this documenta‑ tion or parts thereof to be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose in any form using any means, whether electronic or mechanical, by photoco‑ pying, recording or using information storage and information processing systems without the express, written consent of AKG Acoustics GmbH. Forwarding to third parties is not permitted. This manual should be re‑ turned to us on request. Updates This manual may be modied without prior notice and does not represent any obligation on the part of AKG Acoustics GmbH. Version 1.0 Publication date August 2015/EN 07/15/5061692 PUBLISHINg INFoRMATIoNDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 13 SAFETy ANd ENvIRoNMENT 1 Safety and environment Risk of damage Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be connected to fullls the safety regulations in force in your country and is tted with a ground lead.

• 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. Dispose of the packaging in an appropriate recycling collection system.DRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 14 dESCRIPTIoN 2 Description

Thank you for your decision to buy an AKG product. Please read the user instructions carefully, before using the unit and keep them in a safe place so that you can refer to them in the future at any time. We wish you a lot of fun!

• For kick drum, bass amps, wind instruments

• For toms, percussion, guitar amps, wind instruments, snare drum

• For hi‑hat, cymbals, acoustic guitars The microphone uses a true condenser transducer designed for 48‑volt phantom powering to IEC 61938.

2.3 Optional Accessories

Optional accessories can be found at www.akg.com. Your dealer will be happy to advise you. Introduction Package content D112 MKII D40D40 C430 Optional accessoriesDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 15 CoNNECTINg To AUdIo EqUIPMENT 3 Connecting to Audio Equipment

The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3‑pin male XLR connec‑ tor: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot Pin 3: cold Figure 1: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power

3.3.2 Connecting the Microphone

1) Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a balanced XLR input

2) Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user manual of the unit to

which you connected your microphone.) Pinout Connecting the MicrophoneDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 16 oPERATIoNoPERATIoN 4 Operation C430C430

112 MKIID112 MKII Drum SetDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 17 CLEANINgCLEANINg 5 Cleaning

• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the micro‑ phone body.

2) Remove the windscreen from the front grill and wash the windscreen in

3) Allow the windscreen to dry overnight.

4) Replace the windscreen in the wire‑mesh grill and screw the wire‑mesh‑

grill on the microphone CW. Microphone Internal Windscreen

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TRoUBLESHooTINg 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy No sound Channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplier is at zero. Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplier to desired level. Microphone is not con‑ nected to mixer or ampli‑ er. Connect microphone to mixer or amplier. Cable connectors are seat‑ ed loosely. Check cable connectors for secure seat. Cable is defective. Check cable and replace if damaged. Distortions Gain control on mixer or transmitter module not set correctly. Set gain control to stop distortions. Microphone sounds dull Internal or external wind‑ screen attenuates high frequencies when soiled. Clean internal or external windscreen. No sound Distortions Microphone sounds dullDRUM SET CONCERT I MANUAL 19 TECHNICAL dATA 7 Technical data

Type: large diaphragm dynamic micro‑ phone Polar pattern: cardioid Frequency response: 20 Hz to 17 kHz Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: >160 dB SPL

Type: dynamic microphone Polar pattern: cardioid Frequency response: 75 Hz to 17 kHz Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms Sensitivity: 2.2 mV/Pa Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 156 dB SPL

Type: 1/2" diaphragm, true condenser pressure‑gradient microphone Polar pattern: cardioid Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 126 dB SPL Phantom powering: 48 V ± 4 V to IEC 61938 This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. You can request the Declaration of Conformity by e‑mail from sales@akg.com. D112 MKII D40