Nady Systems SCM 950 User Manual

SCM 950 Studio Condenser Microphone

USER GUIDE

Congratulations on purchasing the Nady SCM 950 Cardioid Condenser Microphone! Perfect for recording studio vocals,
acoustic instruments, orchestras and choral groups, ambient instrument audio, and numerous live sound applications.
Powerful and versatile, the SCM 950 meets the stringent requirements of the most demanding digital recording and live
broadcasting applications.

UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Your SCM 950 microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during
shipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever
need to return your microphone for servicing. The optional SMCC-2 aluminum carrying case is highly recommended for the
most convenient and safe transport or permanent storage. It has roomy compartments for your SCM Series microphone and all
available accessories, plus XLR cables.

STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• SCM 950 microphone

• User Guide

• Warranty card

• Leatherette pouch

• Shock-absorbing swivel base stand mount

FEATURES

• Features large, pressure-gradient condenser, gold-sputtered
diaphragm and FET preamplifier for warm, natural reproduc­tion of the most subtle to the most powerful audio sources

• Transformerless output and true condenser design for
exceptionally low self noise and increased dynamic range

• Cardioid pattern for optimum directivity in recording and
maximum rejection of feedback in live sound applications

• Enhanced low and high-end response with excellent linearity
across the frequency range and maximum SPL capacity

• Supplied with convenient, shock-absorbing swivel base mic
stand mount

• Requires 48V phantom power

• Internal shockmount construction for the highest structural
integrity and rugged reliability

• SMSP-1 48V phantom power supply

• Aluminum fight case (SMCC-2)

• Foam windscreen (FW-2)

To take full advantage of the superb features of

the SCM 950, and to enjoy long and trouble-free

use, please read this User’s Guide carefully.

The capsule is the heart of your condenser microphone. If it become dirty or wet , the sound will be degraded. Never spray
any liquid on the microphone head. Always use a foam windscreen if you talk or sing close to the microphone grill screen.

WARNING

SERVICE

(U.S.) Should your Nady microphone require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652­2411 or e-mail at [e-mail]. (INTERNATIONAL) For service, please contact the Nady distributor in your coun-
try through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.

Note: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty.

SCM 950 SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE..........................................................True condenser, pressure-gradient

element with 1” diaghragm

POLAR PATTERN ....................................Cardioid

SENSITIVITY ............................................20V/Pa= -34dB (0dB=1V/Pa)

FREQUENCY RANGE ..............................20Hz to 20KHz

IMPEDANCE..............................................<200Ω

RECOMMENDED LOAD IMPEDANCE ....≥1000Ω

MAXIMUM S.P.L. (THD ≤1% 1KHz)..........128dB

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL TO

IEC 268-4 (A WEIGHTED) ........................16dB-A

S/N RATIO RE 1PA ..................................78dB

POWER REQUIREMENT..........................+48VDC phantom power

CURRENT CONSUMPTION......................<3mA

CONNECTOR............................................3-pin XLR (gold plated)

MIC CABLE ..............................................3-pin XLR standard cable (not supplied)

DIMENSIONS ............................................2” (D) x 7.2” (L) (51 x 183mm)

WEIGHT ....................................................12.65 oz (354 g)

Specifications and design subject to change for improvement purposes without prior notice.

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09/10/01

FREQUENCY RESPONSE POLAR PATTERN

The FW-2 optional foam windscreen can also be used with your SCM 950. This windscreen fits over the grill portion of the mi­crophone and is designed primarily to decrease bass rumble (from wind noise pickup during outdoor live or recording use. It is
also useful in keeping mouth spray out of the microphone head. The FW-2 or some other windscreen should be used whenever
someone is close miked to both protect the microphone and to also eliminate "popping" from percussive breath sounds.

(Note: Be aware that the foam windscreen will slightly attenuate the high frequency response of the microphone.)

The SCM 950 can be used in live sound reinforcement and broadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must be powered by
48V phantom power (such as supplied by the optional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixing console with phantom
powering), and amplified by a microphone pre-amp (such as built into a mixer, or a stand-alone unit).

(Note: Make sure to set the pre-amp to the proper gain level—too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little
may result in a noisy signal)

The SCM 950 can be connected to your mixer or phantom power supply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR microphone
cable. Before connecting to a mixer directly, turn the channel to which you’re connecting to its lowest gain setting. If you are
using the Nady SMPS-1 Phantom Power Supply, connect in the following order:

1. Connect the SCM 950 to the SMPS-1

2. Connect the SMPS-1 Signal Output to your mixer

3. Connect the SMPS-1 to the AC power supply (115—230VAC)

4. Turn on the SMPS-1 Power ON/OFF switch

5. Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the desired level

USING THE OPTIONAL FOAM WINDSCREEN

CONNECTING THE SCM 950

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