FAME CM2 User manual

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Important safety instructions! Please read before connection!
DANGER! (Electric shock due to high voltages in the device)
The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device.
Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical voltage.
Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective
devices or housing parts. If this is the case, do not use the device!
Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact your
dealer.
DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)
Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer. Failure
to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!
DANGER! (For babies and children)
Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be kept out
of the reach of babies and children due to the danger of suffocation.
Make sure that children never use the device unattended! In addition, make sure that
children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffocate by
swallowing parts!
Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.
Ensure that the unit is placed in a place with adequate ventilation, out of the reach of
direct heat sources, naked flames and combustible materials and liquids.
The ventilation slots of the device must not be taped or covered.
Hint! (Operating conditions)
Due to its structural characteristics, the device is designed for indoor operation (IP20).
Never expose the device to rain, moisture or liquids as this may cause damage.
Vibrations, dust or solar radiation can also lead to damage, avoid them!
Hint! (Condensation)
To avoid condensation in the unit, the unit should adapt to the ambient temperature
before commissioning.

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Hint! (Power supply)
This large diaphragm condenser microphone is operated with phantom power. According
to DIN 45596, phantom power is a positive voltage of 12, 24 or 48 volts on both AF lines
compared to the cable shielding.
The phantom power usually comes from mixing consoles, sound cards or microphone
amplifiers, sometimes also from batteries.
If you do not use your device for a long period of time or carry out maintenance work,
disconnect the device from the power source in order to minimize danger. Never pull the
cable while phantom power is active!
Hint! (Unwanted odours)
A new product can sometimes lead to unwanted odours. This reaction is normal and
disappears after a few minutes.
Hint! (Damage to loudspeaker diaphragms due to feedback)
Avoid feedback by keeping the microphone away from activated speakers that are
simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers completely.
Hint! (Sensitive microphone capsule)
To avoid damage to the microphone capsule - never open the microphone basket!
Hint! (Sound pressure level/noise level to noise distance)
Observe the specified sound pressure level/noise level spacing to prevent destruction of
the diaphragm caused by extreme levels.

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Symbols on device and packaging:
The lightning flash symbol warns the user about non-insulated current and the
risk of electrocution.
The exclamation mark symbol warns the user about important maintenance and
operating instructions in the manual.
The lightning warns you of dangerous voltage accessible from the outside. A
connection to any terminal marked with this symbol may only be made with a
ready-made cable that complies with the manufacturer's recommendations or
with cables installed by qualified personnel
Intended for indoor use.
Read manual.
Please read and follow the warnings and recommendations carefully to ensure safe
and trouble-free use.

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Congratulations on your new FAME CM2 Microphone!
Thank you for choosing a FAME product. Thanks to efficient development and economical
production, FAME makes high-quality products at a fantastic price possible.
Please read the operating instructions carefully to be informed of all functions of this product and
keep them for future reference.
Have fun with your new product!
Your FAME Team
Guarantee:
The current general terms and conditions and guarantee
conditions of Music Store professional GmbH apply.
Can be viewed under: www.musicstore.de
If you have any questions or suggestions,
please contact us:
MUSIC STORE professional GmbH
Istanbulstr. 22-26
51103 Cologne
Managing Director: Michael Sauer
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 41617453
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Intended use:
The product FAME Studio CM2 was designed for use as a microphone. The device may only be
operated for this purpose and in accordance with the operating instructions. Other purposes as well
as operation under other operating conditions are expressly not intended and can lead to damage
to property or personal injury! No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
It must be ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent users who are
in full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The use of other persons is
expressly only permitted at the request of a person responsible for their safety, who instructs or
supervises the use.
Content
Amount
FAME CM2
1x
Mounting
1x
Manual
1x
Scope of delivery:

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Installation:
Always check the device for damage before use. Use the original packaging or suitable transport
or storage packaging to protect the product optimally from influences such as dust or moisture,
etc. when not in use.
Equipment and use:
This large diaphragm condenser microphone has a three-pin XLR connector and comes with a
matching bracket. Due to its characteristics, the FAME CM2 can be used for miking vocals,
acoustic instruments or percussion.
Commissioning:
All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Only use high-quality,
undamaged and as short cables as possible for the connections.
Configuration of the 3-pin XLR connector:

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Directional Characteristics:
Microphones have one or more directional characteristics in order to achieve better sound
recording results, depending on the application. Sound arriving at the capsule from certain angles
can be erased, damped or not influenced at all. How strong or weak these effects are depends on
the microphone. The main polar patterns are omnidirectional and figure-eight, while the cardioid,
wide cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid characteristics are mixed.
Example application 1: Omnidirectional
Since the omnidirectional characteristic has no suppression due to the design of the microphone,
sound from all directions can be picked up almost uniformly.
Example application 2: Cardioid
Sound hitting the rear is suppressed or damped by the cardioid characteristic. The focus here is
on the direct signal.
FAME CM2 –Cardioid characteristic:
The included USB condenser microphone features a cardioid characteristic that effectively cancels
or attenuates sound from the rear (at 180° or below). This microphone is therefore ideal for
voice, vocal, voice-over and instrument pickups.
(Drawing is for general illustration only and varies according to microphone)

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Specifications:
Troubleshooting:
The following overview serves as an aid for quick troubleshooting. If you should be uncertain,
contact the manufacturer, the dealer or the corresponding specialist personnel. Never open the
device yourself!
If the specified fixes have not been successful, please contact our service staff. The contact
details can be found at www.musicstore.de
Model
FAME CM2
Sound conversion principle
Condenser microphone
Diaphragm size
1 inch large diaphragm
Directional characteristic
Cardioid characteristic
Frequency range
20 Hz –20 kHz
Field transmission factor
7 mV / Pa (bei 1 kHz)
Output impedance
200 Ohm
Equivalent noise level, A-
weighted
24 dB-A
Sound pressure level limit for K
<0.5%
125 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
76 dB
Connection
XLR3
Power supply
Phantom power +48 V
Symptom
Troubleshooting
No tone
Check the cable for damage (cuts, extreme kinks,
etc.) and replace if necessary.
Check the wiring. Connectors must be fully
inserted and snap into place!
Check if the 48V phantom power is switched on at
the console/interface.
Check the setting of the preamplifier on the
console/interface/etc.
Delayed tone
Change the buffer size in the DAW settings. The
lower the number, the lower the latency. (Note:
with a low buffer size, the machine requires higher
performance. Depending on the computer, this
can lead to higher performance losses). For more
information, please refer to the manual of each
digital audio workstation.

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Cleaning:
A regular cleaning of the device from impurities and dust increases the durability of the product.
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it! Never clean the appliance
wet! Optical lenses should be cleaned with a dry microfiber cloth to optimize light output.
Ventilation grilles and openings should always be cleaned of dust and dirt. Suitable compressed
air sprays are recommended for this application.
Environmental Protection:
The company MUSIC STORE professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of packaging
to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of fundamental
importance to us. Please recycle the packaging components after use.
Disposal of packaging:
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic materials, etc. are separately recycled. Observe the
corresponding disposal instructions on the packaging.
Disposal of batteries:
Batteries should not be thrown away! Please dispose of batteries in accordance with
official regulations.
Disposal of your old device:
Do not dispose of the device with household waste! This device is subject to the WEEE
Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its currently valid version.
The device is to be disposed of by an approved disposal company or your local waste disposal
service. The regulations applicable in your country must be observed!
Manufacturer: MUSIC STORE professional GmbH,
Istanbulstraße 22-26,
51103 Cologne, Germany
51103 Cologne, Germany

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MS ID: REC0008046-000
02/2019
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