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We also suggest that you place the microphone approximately 2 to 3 inches 
from the edge of the high-hat cymbals (see Fig 12). 

Figure 12  Miking a High-hat (top view)

Using the KickPad™

The KickPad is a passive signal processor that requires no phantom power 
and will not interfere with the phantom power for your microphone.  It can be 
inserted directly into the XLR connector on the microphone, or somewhere 
in the mic line between the microphone and the mixer input, or, it can be 
plugged directly into the microphone input of the mixer.  

A  good  kick  drum  microphone  must  be  designed  and  optimized  for  that 
specific purpose, which means that particular microphone is great for kick 
drum and little else.  Therefore we designed our kick drum optimization in an 
external XLR package - the KickPad™.  Just plug the KickPad™ into the mic 
line going to the SR30 kick drum mic for magnificent results.  

With the KickPad™ removed, you can use the same SR30 microphone for 
recording  most  anything.  As  an  added  bonus,  the  KickPad™  will  provide 
outstanding results on other popular kick drum microphones such as the 
E-V RE20, Audix D-6, Shure 57 and others. Simply plug the KickPad™ into 
the mic line feeding the kick drum mic and you will be astonished with the 
sound.

Important Please Read

Using the SR30 on Kick Drum

The Earthworks SR30 supplied for miking kick drum is a precision condenser 
microphone and is sensitive to overly large bursts of air. However, this micro-
phone, when used properly, will produce an incredible kick drum sound. For 
optimum results it is crucial to place the SR30 at a 45 degree angle to the 
head (which reduces the air burst at the front of the microphone). 

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of the mic line, or by plugging the LevelPad directly into the preamplifier 

input. The most popular practice is to plug the LevelPad™ into the pre-

amplifier input, which makes it more accessible to switch the attenuation 

settings (-15dB or –30dB) if needed. Figures 2-A, 2-B  and 2-C show how 

the  LevelPad  can  be  inserted  into  the  microphone  line  in  one  of  three 

ways as indicated below:

Figure 2-A  LevelPad™ inserted at the microphone base

Figure  2-B  LevelPad™ inserted in the microphone cable.

Figure 2-C  LevelPad™ inserted into mixer mic input

CAUTION: Plugging the LevelPad into the mic input 
of a mixer can cause damage to the mixer input con-
nector if the LevelPad receives a hard push to the 
side. However, if your are careful, placing the Level-
Pad at the mixer mic input will provide greater ease 
of use in changing the LevelPad attenuation switch.

Summary of Contents for SR25

Page 1: ...utput XLR PIN 2 Minimum output load 600 between pins 2 3 Noise 22dB SPL A weighted Dimensions L x D 8 4 x 860 inches 212mm x 22mm Weight 5lb 225g SR30 Cardioid 30Hz to 30kHz 1 5dB 1 DP30 C Frequency r...

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Page 3: ...t you have received each of the items listed below Items Enclosed with DFK1 Drum FullKit System 2 SR25 Cardioid Microphones 2 SR30 Cardioid Microphones 5 DP30 C Drum Periscope Microphones 5 RM1 RimMou...

Page 4: ...recede the preamplifier input It makes no difference if the LevelPad is inserted at the microphone or somewhere in the middle 3 Figure 1 A and 1 B Preamp Input Pads A B Whether your kick drum has a fr...

Page 5: ...into the mic line feeding the kick drum mic and you will be astonished with the sound Important Please Read Using the SR30 on Kick Drum The Earthworks SR30 supplied for miking kick drum is a precision...

Page 6: ...l and sound quality was staggering The DP30 C designed specifically for use with snare drums and toms The DP30 C has a flexible mini gooseneck for easy positioning and can handle up to 145 dB SPL The...

Page 7: ...ks High Definition Micro phones say that they hear more of attack more subtle details and a more pristine quality in the sound than with any other microphones re gardless of price Miking Drums There a...

Page 8: ...phone up inside the rubber holder The fit will be firm so you will need to apply a little pres sure to move the microphone body up into the rubber holder The sug gested procedure is indicated in Figur...

Page 9: ...guide Offset Groove Positioned on Left Offset Groove Positioned on Right Centered Grooves Always position the microphone head at an angle to the drumhead It is also suggested that the microphone head...

Page 10: ...o the drumhead This will prevent any possibility of the diaphragm being forced to the microphone A B back plate which could cause an unwanted pop or thump in the sound or recording system The flexible...

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