Connecting your Microphone
The PMD1 and PMD1S microphones accept an XLR Female 3 pin connector. The XLR pin out required for
correct polarity is Pin 2 + , Pin 3 – and Pin 1 shield.
Phantom power is not required for these dynamic microphones to operate. If your mixing console features
global phantom power don’t worry, the PMD1 and PMD1S microphones contain isolation transformers which
block phantom power.
Loudspeaker Monitor Positioning
To ensure maximum gain before feedback, as well as crosstalk reduction, position loudspeaker monitors in
the null of your microphone’s supercardioid pick pattern. Positioning the loudspeakers at 120°–135° behind
the microphone will ensure you are in the microphone’s greatest null point (see Figure 1).
LOUDSPEAKER MONITOR POSITIONING (Figure 1)
Proximity effect
Due to their capsule design, many microphones feature what is known as proximity effect. Essentially the closer
the talent is to the microphone when performing or speaking the more low frequency content is reproduced.
Many stage performers use the proximity effect as part of their act by increasing and decreasing the distance
of the microphone from their mouth depending on what phrases and/or words they are performing. Female
vocalists in particular take advantage of the proximity effect to increase the low frequency content in their vocals.
A rough guide of microphone distance and controlling the proximity effect is as follows:
0 – 4 cm = Very strong low frequency content.
Provides a powerful and direct sound with little external noise spill.
4 – 10 cm = Neutral pickup response and balanced sound
, however the microphone may
pick up some room ambience and possibly spill from other sound sources.
10 > cm = A reduction in bass response
. Much greater room ambience will be pickd up and
possibly a large amount of unwanted spill from other sound sources may be reproduced.
Specifications
Transducer Type
Dynamic – Neodymium, aluminium voice coil with dual diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Response
40Hz – 16Khz
Sensitivity
2 mV/Pa -54 dBV
Electrical Impedance
300 Ω
Min. Load Impedance
300 Ω
Max. SPL
136dB @ 1% THD
Finish
Matte Black
PMD1S Switch
Magnetic silent lockable reed switch
Connection
Balanced 3 pin XLR Male Pin 2 +, Pin 3 –, Pin 1 shield
Dimensions
Ø54mm x L 180mm
Net Weight
340g
Included Accessories
Microphone clip, 5/8 – 3/8 thread adaptor, microphone pouch
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PMD1 & PMD1S HANDHELD MICROPHONE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
USING YOUR PMD1 OR PMD1S
PMD1 < DIMENSIONS > PMD1S
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
