User Manual

Dimensions, Head:
Length:
Shank:
1.91 in (48.5 mm) Dia. X 1.94 in
(49.22 mm) Long
5.47 in (139 mm)
0.83 in (21 mm)
Net Weight: 6.85 oz (194 g)
Shipping Weight: 17.2 oz (488 g)
Accessories Included: (1) DRC-2 Drum Rim Clamp, (1) Gig
bag
Frequency Response:
-10
20 50
0 dB
+10
500
FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
100 1K 5K 10K 20K
1 m
2.5 cm
5 cm
Polar Response:
Dimensions:
System overview
Mounting the DRC-2 drum rim clamp to a drum rim:
This method can be used with or without the ND
Series microphone mounted in the clip (1).
To mount the DRC-2 drum rim clamp to a drum rim, do
the following:
1. Grip the DRC-2 firmly by placing your index finger in
the finger loop (2).
2. Choose a notch (3) at the top of the DRC-2 jaw and
place it to the drum rim so the top edge of the rim
fits inside the desired notch.
3. Using the finger you placed through the finger loop
(2), pull downwards and allow the edge of the
bottom DRC-2 jaw (4) to latch to the bottom edge of
the drum rim.
4. Using the thumbscrew (5), tension can be adjusted
on the pivoting joint as desired.
Microphone Use and Placement:
Please note that micing techniques are a matter of
personal preference. These are merely guidelines to
assist in the placement of the microphone to gain
optimal performance.
Usage Optimal Placement
Tom-Toms On double headed Toms, place mic over the top of
drum 1-3" and at a 45° angle to the drumhead surface
and 1-2" in from the drum edge. On single headed
Toms, use above method or place mic inside Tom from
underneath at a 90° angle from the center of head,
3-5" away.
Snare Drum Place mic 1-3" above the heads, 1-2" in from the rim.
Aim each mic at the top heads angled down about 45°.
If the drum rings, tape deadening material to the head
or use damping rings. For more “snare” sound place a
2nd mic underneath aimed up at the bottom of head.
Electric
Guitar and
Bass Guitar
Amplifier
Place microphone approximately 1-2" from and at a
90°degree angle to the speaker cone. To reduce
boominess, move the microphone off axis to the cone
from 90° to 45°, or move mic from center of cone to
either edge.
Cymbals Place microphone one to two feet above the cymbals.
High-Hat Place 4-5” above outside edge at a 45° down angle.
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