Earthworks CMK4 CloseMic Kit, User Manual

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Close Miking Toms and Snares with the 

DM20 DrumMic™ Microphones

Inserting the DM20 Microphone into the RM1 RimMount

The RM1 is designed specifically for the DM20 allowing you to mount the mi-
crophone on the side of a tom or snare. The RM1 can also be used on the top 
or bottom of a tom or snare.

It is suggested that you insert the DM20 microphone into the RM1 RimMount™ 
prior to attaching the RimMount™ to the drum.

To insert the DM20 microphone into the RM1 just place the mic head and the 
gooseneck into the rubber holder from the bottom of the RimMount™. Push on 
the body of the microphone from the bottom (XLR connector end) to move the 
microphone up inside the rubber holder. The fit will be firm, so you will need to 
apply a little pressure to move the microphone body up into the rubber holder. 
The suggested procedure is shown in Figure 5.

Mounting the RM1 RimMount™ to the Drum

The RM1 RimMount™ is designed for metal drum rims, and will not work on 
wooden  drum  rims.  Attaching  the  RimMount  to  the  drum  rim  is  quite  easy.  
While reading this section, please refer to Figure 6-A, which shows the various 
elements of the RimMount™. First, loosen the thumbscrew so there is more 
than enough space for the Delrin® cushioned rim-guide to clear the bottom of 
the drum rim. Then determine where on the drum rim you want to position the 
microphone and place the top “hook portion” of the RimMount bracket over the 
desired place on the drum rim. 

Figure 5  Inserting the DM20 DrumMic™ into the RimMount™

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