AUSTRALIAN MONITOR PMD1, PMD1S Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PMD1 & PMD1S

Handheld Microphone

Congratulations on purchasing your new Australian Monitor microphone.

The PMD1 and PMD1S premium dynamic supercardioid microphones feature neodymium motors with
aluminium voice coils, ensuring super-fast transient response. Both models also feature an isolation transformer
which ensures RF and electrical noise isolation. The incorporated capsule isolation system keeps handling noise
to a bare minimum. While the PMD1 and PMD1S are tailored for vocal reproduction, both models can also be
used to reproduce instruments as well.

These premium microphones are highly recommended for presentations, stage vocal performance, instrument
reproduction, percussion reproduction, and many other applications.

What’s in the box?

1 x PMD1 or PMD1S Microphone

1 x Microphone Clip

1 x 5/8 – 3/8 thread adaptor

1 x Microphone Pouch

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Features

Supercardioid polar pattern

High SPL operation

Exceptional gain before feedback

Low handling noise

Transformer Isolated

Magnetic lockable reed switch
(PMD1S only)

Rugged design

PMD1S

PMD1

Connecting your Microphone

The PMD1 and PMD1S microphones accept an XLR Female 3 pin connector. The XLR pin out required for
correct polarity is Pin 2 + , Pin 3 – and Pin 1 shield.

Phantom power is not required for these dynamic microphones to operate. If your mixing console features
global phantom power don’t worry, the PMD1 and PMD1S microphones contain isolation transformers which
block phantom power.

Loudspeaker Monitor Positioning

To ensure maximum gain before feedback, as well as crosstalk reduction, position loudspeaker monitors in
the null of your microphone’s supercardioid pick pattern. Positioning the loudspeakers at 120°–135° behind
the microphone will ensure you are in the microphone’s greatest null point (see Figure 1).

LOUDSPEAKER MONITOR POSITIONING (Figure 1)

Proximity effect

Due to their capsule design, many microphones feature what is known as proximity effect. Essentially the closer
the talent is to the microphone when performing or speaking the more low frequency content is reproduced.
Many stage performers use the proximity effect as part of their act by increasing and decreasing the distance
of the microphone from their mouth depending on what phrases and/or words they are performing. Female
vocalists in particular take advantage of the proximity effect to increase the low frequency content in their vocals.

A rough guide of microphone distance and controlling the proximity effect is as follows:

0 – 4 cm = Very strong low frequency content.

Provides a powerful and direct sound with little external noise spill.

4 – 10 cm = Neutral pickup response and balanced sound, however the microphone may

pick up some room ambience and possibly spill from other sound sources.

10 > cm = A reduction in bass response. Much greater room ambience will be pickd up and

possibly a large amount of unwanted spill from other sound sources may be reproduced.

Specifications

Transducer Type Dynamic – Neodymium, aluminium voice coil with dual diaphragm

Polar Pattern Supercardioid

Frequency Response 40Hz – 16Khz

Sensitivity 2 mV/Pa -54 dBV

Electrical Impedance 300 Ω

Min. Load Impedance 300 Ω

Max. SPL 136dB @ 1% THD

Finish Matte Black

PMD1S Switch Magnetic silent lockable reed switch

Connection Balanced 3 pin XLR Male Pin 2 +, Pin 3 –, Pin 1 shield

Dimensions Ø54mm x L 180mm

Net Weight 340g

Included Accessories Microphone clip, 5/8 – 3/8 thread adaptor, microphone pouch

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