MXL A55 Kicker User Guide

A-55 KICKER

Marshall Electronics

Professional Audio Division

Phone: [phone]

www.mxlmics.com

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800-800-6608 Fax: [phone]

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[e-mail]

Dynamic Drum Microphone

Thank you for choosing the MXL A-55 KICKER Bass Drum microphone. With

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proper care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. To get the best

results, please take a few moments to read this manual.

Enjoy your microphone!

The MXL Team

General Characteristics

The MXL A-55 KICKER is a heavy duty dynamic microphone tuned
specifically for kick drums and other low frequency applications such as
bass guitar amps. The A-55 KICKER utilizes a cardioid pickup pattern to
pinpoint the best sound while minimizing bleed from the rest of the drum
kit.

Contents

Unpack your MXL A-55 KICKER microphone carefully and verify that all of
the following items are included:

•MXL A-55 KICKER microphone

•Microfiber cleaning cloth

Specifications

Type Dynamic

Frequency Response 30Hz - 15kHz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Impedance 300 ohms

Sensitivity -76 dB (+/-3 dB @ 1kHz)

Size 60 x 130mm

Weight 540 g

Metal Finish Black

Polar PatternFrequency Chart

90270

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the company from
which you purchased the microphone.

Microphone Cable

The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of
any microphone. Even the finest microphone will sound poor if the
interconnect cable allows noise to enter or causes distortion and loss of
information. We recommend that you use the best microphone cable that
your budget will allow.

Care

Dust and foreign material can reduce the performance of a microphone
over time, so you should store the MXL A-55 KICKER in its box when not
in use.

How to Use

Correct placement of you A-55 KICKER will be critical. We recommend
you try different positions to find the best sound. We also recommend
placing the A-55 KICKER close to your kick drum and pointing the head
(capsule) directly at the sound hole.

Warranty

MXL microphones are guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If you encounter
any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company from which
you purchased it for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will
be necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to
us without prior authorization from our service department. Warranty
coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the
microphone, and does not cover incidental damages due to use of this
unit, nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product.