Earthworks CMK4 CloseMic Kit, User Manual

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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 latitude in positioning the mi-
crophone 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 micro-
phone 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.  You can also change the angle of 
the  microphone  head  as  shown  in  Figure  8-A.  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 diaphragm 
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