USER GUIDE
SPC-15 Condenser Microphone
UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Your SPC-15 microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during
shipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever
need to return your microphone for servicing. A foam padded plastic carrying case is provided for safe, convenient transport and
storage.
STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• SPC-15 microphone
• Microphone clip
• Foam windscreen
• User Guide
• 48V phantom power supply (SMPS-1)
FEATURES
Congratulations on purchasing the Nady SPC-15 Condenser Microphone — the first general purpose handheld vocal micro-
phone of its kind to feature a studio quality large diaphragm condenser element. The SPC-15 is a versatile, professional level
microphone, perfect for all live entertainment, recording, and broadcast applications requiring uncompromised studio quality
sound.
• Warranty card
• Foam padded plastic
carrying case
To take full advantage of the superb features of the SPC-15, and to enjoy
long and trouble-free use, please read this User’s Guide carefully.
• Pressure gradient back electret condenser and
transformerless FET circuitry for transparent audio
reproduction and superior transient response
• Wide frequency response (50~18,000Hz) with specially
tailored mid-high presence for enhanced vocal and
instrument punch and exceptional crisp, clear sound
• Supercardioid polar pattern for maximum feedback rejection,
superior sensitivity, wide dynamic range, high (136dB) SPL
capacity and ultra-low distortion
• Advanced internal shockmount design to eliminate handling
noise
• Compact all-brass housing—lightweight, roadworthy and
durable for long life and reliability
• Gold plated XLR connector
• Requires 9~52V phantom power
• 1.57" Diam. x 6.37" (40 Diam. x 162 mm), 6.25 oz (175g)
CONNECTING THE SPC-15
The SPC-15 can be used in live sound reinforcement and
broadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must be
powered by 48V phantom power (such as supplied by the
optional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixing
console with phantom powering), and amplified by a
microphone pre-amp (such as built into a mixer, or a stand-
alone unit).
(Note: Make sure to set the pre-amp to the proper gain level-
too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little
may result in a noisy signal)
The SCP-15 can be connected to your mixer or phantom
power supply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR
microphone cable. Before connecting to a mixer directly, turn
the channel to which you’re connecting to its lowest gain
setting. If you are using the Nady SMPS-1 Phantom Power
Supply, connect in the following order:
1. Connect the SPC-15 to the SMPS-1
2. Connect the SMPS-1 Signal Output to your mixer
3. Connect the SMPS-1 to the AC power supply (115-230VAC)
4. Turn on the SMPS-1 Power ON/OFF switch
5. Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the
desired level
