SM Pro Audio SM MC01 Quick start guide

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Operational Manual
- SM MC01 Condenser Microphone -
Version 1.1
Welcome, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM Pro
Audio products by purchasing this microphone. The SM MC01 large diaphragm
condenser microphone has been designed to be used as a standard tool for
home/pro studios. With much experience in the audio industry over a long
period of time, and along with valuable suggestions from our customers, our
engineers have developed a microphone we know you will be satisfied with.
We guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and
audio properties at an extremely affordable price.
Regards,
SM ProAudio
Foreward
The SM MC01 large diaphragm professional condenser microphone is designed
for use in studios, concert halls, and broadcast applications. They are well-
known for their wide frequency response, smooth response curve, large
dynamic range, and low distortion.
The combination of tapered low end and upper presence rise really lends the
SM MC01 to vocals, however you will find the microphone equally well suited
to many other applications including acoustic guitar etc.
Featuring our precision 1" Gold Sputtered Diaphragm, discrete Class A FET
electronics with transformer coupled balanced output, -10dB PAD, -10dB
100Hz Bass roll-off, the SM MC01 will find a place in any studio.
User's Guide
1. Connect the microphone using a standard XLR microphone cable.
Please note - Phantom power is required for this condenser micro
phone. Your mixer or microphone pre-amp must have phantom power
enabled for the microphone to operate.
2. The direction of the operational polar patterns is in relation to the front
face of the microphone. The front face can be identified as the side
that has a small polar pattern logo and the bass roll-off and PAD
switches present. Point this face of the microphone towards the direc
tion of the source of the sound.
3. If you need to cut the input sensitivity, please use the -10dB PAD
switch provided on the right hand side of the front face of the micro
phone.
4. If you need to cut the bass frequency, please use the bass roll-off
switch on the left hand side of the microphone.
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Specifications
TYPE: True Condenser Pressure Gradient Microphone
CAPSULE: 1" Diameter, Low Micron, Gold Vapor-Deposited Gradient
Design
ELECTRONICS: Low Noise Discrete FET
FREQUENCY RANGE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 15 mV/pA 9-36.5 = 1 V/pA
EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) < 17db Typical
MAXIMUM SPL FOR THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 140 dB
SWITCHABLE LOW FREQUENCY CUT-OFF: 100 Hz
SWITCHABLE PAD: - 10dB
CONSTRUCTION: Heavy Duty Durable Scratch Resistant Aircraft Grade
Machined Brass
WEIGHT: 470 grams / 1.03 lbs.
DIMENSIONS: 50 x 190 mm / 2 x 7.5
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 48 V Phantom Power
Applications
Vocals - Choirs - Acoustic Guitar and all other fretted instruments (Banjo, Mandolin, violin) - Reeds -
Woodwinds - Drums (Especially Floor Toms, Overheads) - Electric Guitar and Bass - All Percussion
Instruments - Piano.
Essentially, the "SM MC01" is well suited to almost anything and is a great addition to any studio.
Accessories/Options
SMPS1 - Optional Pop Shield
It is advised to always use a pop-filter/shield to help minimize percussive sounds making their way
onto your recording. A pop-filter will also help prevent damage from any mouth spray moisture. Ask
your dealer about getting the optional SMPS1 pop shield.
TB101/202 - Tube Microphone pre-amplifier
The SM MC01 is a great microphone, yet coupled with either the TB101 or TB202 tube microphone
preamplifier your audio can really shine. A good tube preamplifier can add roundness and warmth to
your recordings, just the thing to help retain some smooth tonality in a digital environment. Also fea-
turing a built in compressor and EQ stage, the TB101/202 is perfect for tailoring your sound before
you have to “fix it in the mix”. The SM MC01 and TB101/202 combination make a great combination
to improve the front end of your recording process. Check them out at your local dealer!
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