Senal SCM-600 User Manual

Table of Contents:

Introduction �� 2

Overview �� 3

Precautions ��4

Mounting the Microphone �� 5

Positioning the Microphone ��6

High-Pass Filter ��6

Attenuation Pad ��6

Connecting the Microphone �� 7

Troubleshooting �� 8

Speciﬁcations ��9-10

Warranty �� 11

USER’S GUIDE

SCM-600

Thank you for choosing Senal.

The Senal SCM-600 is a professional-grade, large-diaphragm, true condenser microphone� Its 1�3″ gold-plated transducer element is designed to give detailed and accurate sound reproduction in studio applications� Its full, rich tone and clarity make it an ideal microphone for studio recording, broadcasting, podcasting, or live recording� With a wide dynamic range and high SPL of 140 dB, this microphone captures vocals and instruments accurately and with pristine clarity�

The SCM-600’s cardioid polar pattern minimizes off-axis noise and reﬂections� An onboard -10 dB attenuation pad allows you to achieve optimal signal levels when in front of loud sound sources such as guitar cabinets or singers� The 80 Hz high-pass ﬁlter rolls off unwanted low-frequency noise and rumble caused by room noise, air conditioners, fans, or microphone movement�

The included shock mount reduces unwanted vibrations that can radiate up through the mic stand when ultimate sensitivity is required� Rugged all-metal construction provides durability during transport or in demanding studio conditions, and the aluminum case with high-density foam cutouts and protective pouch add additional protection�

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Introduction

Overview

1.3″ gold-plated diaphragm

Shock

mount

condenser

transducer

5/8″ male to

3/8″ female

Grille

High-pass

ﬁlter

switch

Protective

pouch/

dustcover

-10 dB pad switch

adapter

Shock-mount

thread

Carry

case

Gold-plated

XLR connector

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Overview

Threaded mount

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Precautions

▪ Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place�

▪ Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss� Avoid listening at high volumes

for extended periods�

▪ Keep this product away from water and ﬂammable gases or liquids�

▪ Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself�

▪ Handle this product with care�

▪ Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth�

▪ To avoid damage to this product, be careful not to overtighten or improperly thread any of the

threaded ﬁttings�

▪ Make sure this product is intact and that there are no missing parts�

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Precautions

Mounting the Microphone

To mount the SCM-600, follow these steps:

1� Screw the included shock mount onto a 5/8″ threaded

microphone stand and make sure it is in a 90-degree position� Then fully tighten the locking knob on the shock mount�

2� Carefully place the bottom of the microphone into the shock

mount� Screw in the shock mount thread from below the shock mount and tighten it until secure�

Mounting the Microphone

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Positioning the Microphone

The SCM-600’s cardioid polar pattern picks up sound mostly from in front of the microphone�

The front of the microphone (the side with the Senal logo) should be facing the sound source, although it is important to experiment with microphone placement and positioning to ﬁnd the best solution for your speciﬁc recording�

High-Pass Filter

The high-pass ﬁlter can be used to reduce the microphone’s sensitivity to low-frequency sounds, such as vibrations from outside trafﬁc, air conditioning, fans, or other background audio� When set to ON ( ) the SCM-600 will ﬁlter sound from 110 Hz and below� The OFF setting ( ) will result in no ﬁltering�

Attenuation Pad

When switched to -10 dB, the SCM-600 attenuation pad lowers the output by 10 dB and prevents distortion when recording loud sound sources like singers, percussion, or guitar ampliﬁers� When set to 0, there is no attenuation�

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Positioning the Microphone/High-Pass Filter/Attenuation Pad

Connecting the Microphone

Use an XLR cable (not included) to connect the microphone to your mixing console, microphone preamp, or recording device� Make sure phantom power is turned on�

Note: Phantom power must be used with this microphone� Make sure your recording device has proper +48 V phantom power�

Warning

Make sure all faders and volume knobs are turned down� After the microphone is connected, set the volume to your preferred level for recording�

Before recording, make sure the high-pass ﬁlter is set to OFF ( ), and the attenuation pad is not engaged� See High-Pass Filter on page 6 for more information�

If using this microphone for vocals, do not sing or blow directly into the diaphragm� Use a pop ﬁlter (not included) to eliminate vocal plosives and shield against corrosive moisture that can damage the diaphragm�

Connecting the Microphone

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

No sound is being recorded�

The sound is distorted�

Too much lowfrequency noise or rumble is being recorded�

Make sure your mixer or ampliﬁer is turned on and phantom power is engaged�

The fader of the channel or master volume on your mixing console is turned all the way down�

Your preamp gain is turned all the way down�

Make sure the microphone is properly connected and connections are secure�

Check your cable to make sure it’s reliable� Try switching it with another cable�

Turn on the microphone’s attenuation pad�

Move the microphone further away from the sound source�

Turn on the high-pass ﬁlter�

Turn off air conditioners, fans, heaters, or other devices that might be interfering with your recording�

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Troubleshooting

Speciﬁcations

Element:

Diaphragm:

Polar pattern:

True condenser transducer

1�3″ gold-plated diaphragm

Cardioid

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity:

Signal-to-noise ratio:

Maximum input SPL:

Output impedance:

Power requirements:

Output connector:

Pad:

High-pass ﬁlter:

Dimensions (H × Ø):

Weight (with case):

Speciﬁcations

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-36 dB ±3 dB

76 dB (1 kHz @ 1 Pa)

≥130/140 dB (0/-10 dB pad) (THD ≤1�0% @ 1 kHz)

50 Ω @ 30%

48 V DC phantom power

3-pin XLR

-10 dB

-10 dB/octave @ 110 Hz

6″ × 2″ (15�2 × 5�1 cm)

3�7 lb� (1�7 kg)

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Frequency Response Graph

-20

Frequency Response

Relative Response in dB

270°

-30

-40

-50

-60 50

0

100 500

Frequency in Hertz

1K

5K

10K

20K

Polar Pattern

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300°

240°

330°

210°

0°

30°

180°

Speciﬁcations

60°

90°

120°

150°

Two-Year Limited Warranty

This Senal product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later� The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment� Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider� If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function�

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance� EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE� This warranty provides you with speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state�

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Senal Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Senal along with the RMA number and proof of purchase� Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense�

For more information or to arrange service, visit www�senalsound�com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353�

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group� www�gradusgroup�com

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Warranty

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