Tune It
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 latitude in positioning the
microphone head from any microphone body height.
Once the DM20 microphone height has been set, you can position the microphone head. It is
suggested that the microphone head be positioned between 1.5 inches and 3 inches above the
drumhead. The flexible 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. Move the microphone head to best
capture the intended drum sound. (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.)
Finally, once you are getting signal into your preferred digital audio workstation, listen with no EQ and
then dial in according to taste.
SET TING UP THE DM20
(CONTINUED)
If you encounter issues while using your Earthworks Audio microphone, please make sure that:
• Your microphone is connected to an active power supply.
• Phantom power is being supplied to the microphone.
• Your microphone and XLR cable are well connected.
• The microphone is positioned at an appropriate distance from the sound source.
• External noise in your recording environment is kept to a minimum.
• Your recording space is at room temperature and free of dust.
If your issue persists after checking, please contact us via our website.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Some sensitive audio interfaces and microphone preamps without pads may not be able
to handle the high signal levels that occur when close-miking drums with Earthworks
microphones. The solution is to use an external inline pad such as the Earthworks LP20
LevelPad between the microphone and the interface.
The small tip on many of our microphones allows them to capture the highest frequencies of
your sound. Please be gentle and considerate when handling the microphones with these tips.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
WARR ANT Y
All Earthworks® products carry a limited warranty (parts and labor). Please register your warranty
at: earthworksaudio.com/register. If you have any problems with your Earthworks products, please
contact our warranty/repair department by email at: service@earthworksaudio.com.
NOTE: This warranty only applies to Earthworks microphones purchased brand new. For microphones
purchased/received second-hand, please contact us via our website.
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TO HELP
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info@earthworksaudio.com, or by phone at (603)-654-2433.
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(603) 654-2433
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