User Manual

Shipping Weight: 20.6 oz (584 g)
Accessories Included: (1) Gig bag, (1) stand clip, and (1)
Euro thread adapter
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:
[144.1mm]
5.67in
[56mm]
2.20in
[72.5mm]
2.86in
[21mm]
Ø 0.83in
Unlock
Button
[84.3mm]
3.32in
System overview
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
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.
Tom-Toms On double headed Toms, place mic over the top of
drumhead 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 head.
Cymbals Place microphone one to two feet above the
cymbals.
High-Hat Place 4-5” above outside edge at a 45° down angle.
Brass 6-24" away, and on axis with the bell of the
instrument.
Acoustic Guitar Place mic 6-12" from where neck joins the body.
Standard Placement and Use Guidelines:
1. Always point the microphone at the desired source of
sound and away from any unwanted sources.
2. The microphone should be located close to the sound
source to minimize interference from other potential
sound sources.
3. Use the 3-to-1 rule when using multiple microphones.
Place each microphone three times farther from other
microphones as from the desired source.
4. Minimize over-handling of the microphone to reduce
unwanted mechanical noise.
5. Working close to the microphone will increase the
bass tone and also provide increased gain-before-
feedback.
Using the rotating head
The ND46 head will rotate up to 180° with fifteen
positive locking positions within its rotation range.
!
Caution!
Attempting to rotate the head while the un-
locking button is not pushed may result in
damage to the microphone.
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