Crown Audio CM-30W, CM-30 User Manual

POLAR
PATTERN

CM-30
CM-30W

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

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of a choir, orchestra or stage. The mic cable
connects to the electronics/faceplate which fi ts
a standard electrical outlet box. The CM-30 can
also 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 cardioid microphone.

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 fi ltered 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 remov­able 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, at­tached 30-ft (9.5-m) cable, and associated elec­tronics. The electronics PC board is mounted
to the rectangular electrical plate (provided) 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.

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’ Specifi cations

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 fi ltered out
to reduce pickup of room rumble. Open-circuit

MINIATURE SUPERCARDIOID
CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Features

• Ideal for picking up choirs

• Supercardioid polar pattern aids gain-before­feedback and rejects background noise

Specifi cations

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. Recommended

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.

Current drain: 4.5 milliamperes.
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-ft

(9.15-m) 2-conductor shielded 0.1-in. (0.254­cm) 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).

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

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), A-weighted.

• Small and inconspicuous

• Hanger allows position adjustment

• Electronics mount in a standard electrical
outlet box

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Frequency Response

Frequency in Hz

Polar Response

CM-30
CM-30W

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5a

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 (CM­30W), 30-ft (9.5-m) 2-conductor shielded,
from microphone to electronics.

Warranty

Crown professional microphones are guaran­teed against malfunction 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 microphone
and electronics in their original packaging to:

Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka
Road, Elkhart, IN 46517-9439.

A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is re­quired for product being sent to the factory
for service. An SRA can be completed on
line at
www.crownaudio.com/support/factserv.htm.

Note: The mic and its electronics are a
matched pair. For service both parts must be
returned. For further assistance or technical
support call 800-342-6939.

Fig. 5b

Crown International, Inc.
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX
www.crownaudio.com

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2008 Crown Audio®, Inc.
Specifi cations subject to change without prior notice.
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