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the top of the mixer channel near the mic input jack, 
to the point where the meters spend a lot of time at 
or near the '0dB' (zero). An occasional red peak light 
is OK, just make sure the meters are not in the red 
area very long.

Mic'ing drums is not as easy as it sounds, however 
it  is  straight  forward.  The  drums  can  be  loud  and 
the  sound  of  a  (snare)  drum  may  also  be  picked 
up  by  the  tom-toms,  the  overhead  mic  or  the  kick 
drum mic. Start by playing each drum until you have 
arrived at a good gain level (watching the meters) 
for each one. When that is finished, play the entire 
kit to make sure the TOTAL sound coming from the 
drums is not clipping the inputs and is a good mix of 
each drum in the kit. You can then adjust the channel 
FADER to "mix" the drum kit. If the mixer has GROUP 
send buttons (see SR806 Manual), you can assign the 
drum kit to a group. That allows you to control the 
drum kit sound with one fader and you don't have 
to  re-mix  the  drums  every  time  you  make  a  slight 
volume change.

Also  keep  in  mind  that  the  EQ  section  should  be 
set  at  the  '0'  or  12  o'clock  position  when  you  start 
mixing the drums or other instruments. You may find 
that when the full kit is being played, one or more 
drums  might  not  be  as  loud  as  another.  Often  a 
slight adjustment of one of the EQ settings will help 
the sound cut through and mix better into. The goal 
is that every instrument has its turn to shine, without 
overpowering the others.

Summary of Contents for KM-1

Page 1: ...www wharfedalepro com KM MICROPHONES KM 1 KM 2 KM 3 KM 4 KM 5 OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Series ...

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Page 3: ... Warnings Safety Instructions 1 Introduction 3 Features 4 Line Drawings of the KM Series 5 Dimensional drawings 5 Microphone use and placement 6 Connections Wiring 7 Specifications 8 Warranty 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...wering down a sound system With all system components connected turn on source equipment mixers signal processors record and playback units etc BEFORE powering up amplifiers Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers HF Drivers if amplifiers are already turned on Make sure that amplifier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers LAST...

Page 5: ...speakers 6 CAUTION Professional sound systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels 7 SERVICE There are no user serviceable parts inside this product Users should not attempt to service this product Warranty nullification could r...

Page 6: ...ures reliable performance in even the most demanding applications Designed for high SPL use the KM Series Microphones are ideal for mic ing drums or other purcussion instruments but fit into a wide range of applications The high sensitivity capsule picks up all of the nuances of a performance The lightweight neodymium magnet provides 6dB of additional sensitivity gain compared to other magnetic ma...

Page 7: ...ressure High quality professional drum microphones High tech zinc finish 5 models to choose the best tool for the job KM 4 KM 5 easily mounted on drums Unidirectional dynamic microphones with exceptional feedback rejection Neodymium magnet for high output low distortion Dent resistant spring steel grill Rugged cast Zinc alloy body On off switch Gold plated XLR connector FEATURES ...

Page 8: ...OPERATING MANUAL Line Drawings of the KM Series Ø mm Ø mm mm KM Ø mm Ø mm mm KM Ø mm Ø mm mm mm KM Ø mm mm Ø mm mm KM Ø 0mm Ø mm mm KM ...

Page 9: ...the source When using KM1 or KM2 or other dynamic vocal mics for vocals instruct the user to get close to the windscreen If you speak into the mic more that a few centimeters inches away the sound will be thin and tinny no bass Using the mic off axis not dead center to the source will likely result in a tinny sound The microphones are most sensitive on axis Condenser microphones do not exhibit thi...

Page 10: ... output volume down as well as the amplifiers volume control Whilst watching the meters speak play the instrument beat the drums in the same sequence you have plugged them into the board or sing it s always good to warm up your voice into the mic at the same level of your performance and adjust the GAIN control usually at struck by wild drummers as this can result in a very loud crack through the ...

Page 11: ...g from the drums is not clipping the inputs and is a good mix of each drum in the kit You can then adjust the channel FADER to mix the drum kit If the mixer has GROUP send buttons see SR806 Manual you can assign the drum kit to a group That allows you to control the drum kit sound with one fader and you don t have to re mix the drums every time you make a slight volume change Also keep in mind tha...

Page 12: ...ositive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output connector Zinc Alloy Ø45 5x178x Ø23 160g 5 6oz KM 3 Condenser Cardioid 30 20 000Hz 1000 Ohms 46 dBV Pa 18dB 120dB more than 70dB 4 6mA 11 52V phantom power 3 pin gold plated male XLR Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output connector Zinc Alloy Ø30x154x Ø21 120g 4 2oz KM 4 Dynamic Super cardioid 30 12 000Hz 250 Ohms 54 dBV Pa 20dB 1...

Page 13: ...e original date of purchase In the event of malfunction contact your authorized Wharfedale dealer or distributor for information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealers or distributor for information These terms do not infringe your statutory rights WHARFEDALE LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Page 14: ...ness Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved 2008 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group IAG ...

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