Harman JBL CSSM100 User manual

Thank you for choosing JBL Commercial CSSM100 Studio Condenser Microphone.
CSSM100 is a general-purpose condenser microphone for recording & on-stage
purposes. It can also be used to record instruments. Since every instrument
radiates sound in a specific way, to get the best sound it is crucial to experiment
with microphone placement.
CSSM100
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE
USER GUIDE

BOX INCLUDES
i. CSSM100 studio condenser microphone
ii. Microphone stand adapter
The microphone uses a condenser capsule designed for 48-volt phantom powering & needs an external power supply.
CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

i. The front of the microphone is on the side of the body with the JBL Commercial logo on it. Therefore,
always aim the logo at the sound source you are going to record. CSSM100 will pick up very little sound from the rear.
ii. When recording wind instruments or vocals, make sure not to blow or sing directly into the microphone.
To void unwanted wind & pop noise, place a pop screen between the microphone & vocalist/instrument.
iii. Keep the microphone dry. Moisture from blowing or singing directly at the capsule from a short distance,
or extremely high humidity may cause the microphone to start crackling or go very quiet.
OPERATION
i. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the microphone body.
CLEANING
i. Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to balanced XLR input with phantom power.
ii. Switch the phantom power ON (refer to the user manual of the unit to which you connected the
microphone) the white LED on the microphone indicates it is receiving the phantom power.
The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3-pin male XLR connector.
1. Pin 1: Ground
2. Pin 2: Hot
3. Pin 3: Cold

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

POLAR PATTERN

i. All metal, rugged microphone with a sturdy front grill.
ii. High sensitivity condenser capsule.
iii. Hyper-cardioid pickup pattern.
iv. High headroom with minimum distortion.
v. Wide frequency response suitable for vocal & instrument recording.
FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS
Polar pattern Hyper-cardioid
Transducer 14mm condenser capsule
Frequency response 20Hz to 20KHz
Sensitivity -36dBV ±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz)
Equivalent noise level ≤24dBA
Peak SPL 110dB (THD ≤1% at 1KHz)
Electrical impedance 100Ω
Temperature range -40° to +55°C
Phantom powering +48V ±4V
Current consumption 3mA
Dimensions Dia.: 54mm, Length: 148mm
Net weight 383g

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