Earthworks Audio DM20 User manual

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TOM & SNARE DRUM MICROPHONE
DM20

1 DM20 Microphone
1 RM1 Drum RimMount™
1 Microphone Bag
1 PW1 Foam Windscreen
YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES:
Thank you for purchasing the
Earthworks® DM20 Tom & Snare Microphone!
GETTING STARTED Before setting up the microphone, pull back all existing settings and EQ. By doing this, you will have a
baseline understanding of how our microphones sound, and will then be able to adjust accordingly.
Insert the DM20 Microphone into the RM1 RimMount
Place the mic head and the gooseneck into the rubber holder from the bottom of the RimMount™.
Push on the body of the microphone from the bottom (XLR connector end) to move the microphone
up inside the rubber holder. The t will be rm, so you will need to apply a little pressure to move the
microphone body up until it stops naturally at the logo ring.
The RM1 is designed specically for the DM20 allowing you to mount the microphone on the side of a
tom or snare. The RM1 can also be used on the top or bottom of a tom or snare. It is suggested that you
insert the DM20 microphone into the RM1 RimMount™ prior to attaching the RimMount™ to the drum.
Mount the RM1 RimMount™ to the Drum
Place the mic head and the gooseneck into the rubber holder from the bottom of the RimMount™.
Push on the body of the microphone from the bottom (XLR connector end) to move the microphone
up inside the rubber holder. The t will be rm, so you will need to apply a little pressure to move the
microphone body up until it stops naturally at the logo ring.
The RM1 is designed specically for the DM20 allowing you to mount the microphone on the side of a
tom or snare. The RM1 can also be used on the top or bottom of a tom or snare. It is suggested that you
insert the DM20 microphone into the RM1 RimMount™ prior to attaching the RimMount™ to the drum.
Tune It
Once the RimMount™ is mounted securely on the drum rim with the DM20 microphone housed in the
rubber holder, the microphone body can be moved either up or down in the rubber holder to provide
the desired height. Then the gooseneck will provide a good amount of latitude in positioning the
microphone head from any microphone body height.
Once the DM20 microphone height has been set, you can position the microphone head. It is
suggested that the microphone head be positioned between 1.5 inches and 3 inches above the
drumhead. The exible gooseneck will allow you to move the microphone head either up or down
above the drumhead as well as in and out from the drum rim. Move the microphone head to best
capture the intended drum sound. (Keep in mind that the microphone head should never be placed
parallel to the drumhead, but should always be at an angle to the drumhead.)
Finally, once you are getting signal into your preferred digital audio workstation, listen with no EQ and
then dial in according to taste.

If you encounter issues while using your Earthworks Audio microphone, please make sure that:
• Your microphone is connected to an active power supply.
• Phantom power is being supplied to the microphone.
• Your microphone and XLR cable are well connected.
• The microphone is positioned at an appropriate distance from the sound source.
• External noise in your recording environment is kept to a minimum.
• Your recording space is at room temperature and free of dust.
If your issue persists after checking, please contact us via our website.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS DM20
Frequency Response 50Hz to 20kHz +2dB @ 6” (15cm)
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Sensitivity 8mV/Pa (-42dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements 24-48V Phantom,10mA
Peak Acoustic Input 150dB SPL
Output XLR (PIN 2+)
Minimum Output Load 200Ω, balanced between pins 2&3
Noise 20dB SPL (A weighted)
Dimensions L x D 11.12 x .860 inches
(282.44mm x 22mm)
Gooseneck L & D 4.75 x .375 inches
(120.65mm x 9.53mm)
Weight .55lb (.25kg)
Some sensitive audio interfaces and microphone preamps without pads may not be able
to handle the high signal levels that occur when close-miking drums with Earthworks
microphones. The solution is to use an external inline pad such as the Earthworks LP20
LevelPad between the microphone and the interface.
The small tip on many of our microphones allows them to capture the highest frequencies of
your sound. Please be gentle and considerate when handling the microphones with these tips.
Please do not excessively bend the gooseneck beyond 90 degrees. Doing so on a consistent
basis will cause the wand portion to deteriorate and lose its ability to stay in the desired position.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
WARRANTY All Earthworks® products carry a limited warranty (parts and labor). Please register your warranty at:
earthworksaudio.com/register. If you have any problems with your Earthworks products, please contact our
warranty/repair department by email at: [e-mail].
NOTE: This warranty only applies to Earthworks microphones purchased brand new. For microphones purchased/
received second-hand, please contact us via our website.
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