Crown CM-30W Quick Start Manual

CM-30

circuit sensitivity shall be 10 mV/Pa. Equivalent
noise level shall be 28 dBA SPL typical; SPL
for 3% THD shall be 120 dB. The microphone
output shall be balanced, low impedance, with
RFI and static protection.

A built-in removable hanger shall allow position
adjustment. Input and output connections shall
be screw terminals. Operating voltage shall be
standard phantom power, 12 to 48 volts DC,
positive voltage on pins 2 and 3 with respect to
pin 1 of output connector. Finish shall be black
(CM-30) or white (CM-30W) with white face­plate. The cable shall be black (CM-30) or
white (CM-30W), 30' 2-conductor shielded,
from microphone to electronics.

Warranty

Crown professional microphones are guaran­teed unconditionally against malfunction from
any cause for a period of three years from date
of original purchase. See enclosed warranty
sheet for additional information.

Service

If the microphone does not function properly,
verify that it is placed correctly and is con­nected as described in the Operating Instruc­tions. Also check mic cables and your power
supply. If service is required, return the micro-

Fig. 3

phone and electronics in their original pack­aging to Crown’s Service Department at Plant
2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN

46517. For further assistance or technical
support call 800-342-6939.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5a

Fig. 5b

CM-30W

CM-30/CM-30W Schematic

@crown

Crown International, Inc.
P. O. Box 1000
Elkhart, IN 46515-1000
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX

©

1997 Crown International, Inc.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

®

Crown

is a registered trademark of Crown Interna-

tional, Inc.

11/97 125515-1

®

CM-30
CM-30W

he Crown CM-30 is a professional­quality,supercardioid condenser micro
phone designed for inconspicuous miking

T

of a choir, orchestra or stage. The mic cable
connects to the electronics/faceplate which fits
a standard electrical outlet box. The CM-30
also can hang over conference tables or dis­cussion groups for inconspicuous isolated
miking.

Because of its supercardioid pickup pattern,
the CM-30 rejects background noise and room
reverberation, and improves gain-before-feed­back, more than a microphone with a cardioid
pattern.

The CM-30 has a smooth, wide-range fre­quency response for natural reproduction of
the singing voice, organ or other musical in­struments. Extreme low frequencies are filtered
out to reduce pickup of room rumble.

The microphone output is balanced, low im­pedance. It is protected against static and radio
frequency interference. A built-in removeable
hanger allows easy position adjustment by
bending the lower portion of the hanger. The
CM-30 requires 12-48V phantom power. The
CM-30 is black; the CM-30W is white.

Operating Instructions

The CM-30 consists of the microphone with
30' cable and associated electronics. The elec­tronics PC board is mounted to the provided
rectangular electrical plate as shown in Fig. 4.
The mating electrical backbox should be in­stalled at the mounting location. Input and out­put screw terminals eliminate the need for
cable connectors. The provided strain relief
acts as a cable clamp when securely tightened.

A recommended microphone placement for
sound reinforcement is shown in Figs. 5a and
5b. For recording or broadcast, you might
want to place the microphone a few feet farther
away to pick up more room acoustics. Bend
the wire hanger to achieve the desired pickup
angle.

Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications

The microphone shall be the Crown CM-30. It
shall be a professional-quality supercardioid
condenser microphone designed for incon­spicuous miking of a choir or other large musi­cal ensembles. It shall be hung from the
ceiling, where its cable shall connect to elec­tronics installed in a standard electrical outlet
box.

Frequency response shall be 40 Hz to 20,000
Hz. Extreme low frequencies shall be filtered
out to reduce pickup of room rumble. Open-

MINIATURE SUPERCARDIOID
CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Specifications

Type: Unidirectional condenser.
Transducer: Electret condenser.
Frequency Response (typical): 40 Hz to 20,000

Hz. See Fig. 1.

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid (see Fig. 2).
Impedance: 150 ohms, balanced. Recom-

mended minimum load impedance 1000
ohms.

Open Circuit Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa* (–40 dB

re 1 volt/Pa).

Power Sensitivity: –37.5 dB re 1 mW/Pa.
Equivalent Noise Level: 28 dB SPL typical

(0 dB = 0.0002 dyne/cm

S/N Ratio: 66 dB at 94 dB SPL.
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 120 dB SPL

produces 3% THD.

Input Connectors: Screw terminals.
Output Connectors: Screw terminals.
Operating Voltage: Phantom power, 12 to 48

volts DC, positive voltage on pins 2 and 3 with
respect to pin 1 of output terminal.

Materials: Brass housing, steel faceplate.
Finish: Black (CM-30) or white (CM-30W) micro-

phone, white faceplate.

Weight (microphone and cable): 4 ounces (113

grams).

Weight (microphone, cable and circuit): 7.5

ounces (212 grams).

Cable: Black (CM-30) or white (CM-30W), 30'

2-conductor shielded 0.1" diameter cable from
microphone to electronics; none supplied for
electronics output. Use 2-conductor shielded
microphone cable.

Dimensions: See Fig. 3 on reverse side.
Included Accessories: WS-5 windscreen (black

or white).

Optional Accessories: Crown PH-1A phantom

power supply (1 channel, battery or AC adap­tor powered), Crown PH-4B phantom power
supply (4 channels, AC powered).

*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.

2

), A-weighted.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Frequency Response

Frequency in Hz

Polar Response