Earthworks DrumMic DM20, User Manual

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8
Adjusting the Microphone Height
Once the RimMount™ is mounted securely on the drum rim with the
DM20 microphone housed in the rubber holder, the microphone body
can be moved either up or down in the rubber holder to provide the
desired height. Then the gooseneck will provide a good amount of lat-
itude in positioning the microphone head from any microphone body
height. Adjusting the height of the DM20 microphone body is indicated
in Figure 7-A and 7-B.
Positioning the Microphone Head
Once the DM20 microphone height has been set, you can position
the microphone head. It is suggested that the microphone head be po-
sitioned between 1.5 inches and 3 inches above the drumhead. The flex-
ible gooseneck will allow you to move the microphone head either up
or down above the drumhead as well as in and out from the drum
rim. You can also change the angle of the microphone head as shown
in Figure 8-A. Then, Figure 8-B shows how the microphone head can
be aimed more toward the center of the drum head by changing the
position of the gooseneck. Keep in mind that the microphone head
should never be placed “parallel” to the drumhead, but should always
be at “an angle” to the drumhead. This will prevent the microphone di-
aphragm being forced to its backplate which could cause an unwanted
pop or thump in the live sound or recording system.
Figure 7-A and 7-B Adjusting the DM20 Microphone Height
A B