Carvin CM90E User Manual

Frequency Hertz

Response in dB

20 50

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200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000

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0

-20

(Hz)

GENERAL

The CM90E unidirectional condenser mic is
Carvin’s finest studio microphone.
The CM90E has an Extremely flat response
and wide frequency range of 30Hz to 20kHz
that will give the user exceptionally accurate
results in recording, broadcast and difficult
sound reinforcement applications. The
CM90E’s High sensitivity is ideal for use in
distant micing such as church choirs, pulpits
and conference rooms. Super low distortion
right up to its high overload point of
132dB/SPL makes the CM90E excellent for
micing instruments and drums too.

Microphone Features:

The CM90E is also designed for high end stu­dio recording and broadcast applications.

■ Bright, clean sound. Especially good for
announcing, distant micing (choirs, pulpits,
& conference rooms) narration and dia­logue, vocal music, rhythm pickups

■ Unusually effective cardioid pickup pattern to
minimize background noise and undesirable
effects of studio and location acoustics. Rear
and side rejection uniform to very low fre­quencies and completely symmetrical about
microphone axis

■ Versatility — designed for both field and
studio use hand-held or on a stand (slip-in
swivel adapter included)

■ Cartridge shock-mounted for protection and
quiet operation

TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE

FIGURE 1

Polar Pattern

Cardioid — rotationally symmetrical about
microphone axis, uniform with frequency
(see Figure 2)

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Condenser

Frequency Response

30Hz to 20 kHz

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz, 320 ohms)

Open Circuit Voltage*
–

74 dB
Hum Pickup (typical)
132 dB equivalent SPL per milliorsted

Cable

6.0m (20 ft) three-conductor shielded
broadcast type with 3-socket professional
audio connector*

Case

Black enamel die casting and black enamel
steel mesh grille

Swivel Adapter

Slip-in positive-action, adjustable from 0° to
90°, with standard 5/8“-27 thread

Net Weight (less cable & battery)

6.3 oz.(180g)

* To mate with Cannon XL series, Switchcraft A3
(Q.G.) series or equivalent connector

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

MODEL CM90E

UNIDIRECTIONAL CONDENSER MICROPHONE

GUARANTEE

This Carvin product is guaranteed in normal
use to be free from electrical and mechanical
defects for a period of one year from date of
purchase. Please retain proof of purchase
date. This guarantee includes parts and
labor.

This guarantee is in lieu of any and all other
guarantees or warranties, express or implied,
and there shall be no recovery for any conse­quential or incidental damages.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully repack the unit, have it insured, and
return it prepaid to:

Carvin Corp.
Attention: Service Department
12340 World Trade Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

MODEL CM90E

300Hz
1000Hz
3000Hz

180˚

150˚

120˚

90˚

60˚

30˚

0˚

330˚

300˚

270˚

240˚

210˚

-20

-10

TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS

FIGURE 2

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