Subzero SZ-DB30 User manual

DYNAMIC
STUDIO
MICROPHONE
USER MANUAL
SZ-DB30

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the SubZero DB30 Dynamic Studio Microphone.
To get the most out of your new product, please read this manual carefully.
FEATURES
• Hyper-Cardioid Polar Pattern
• High Quality Capsule with Dual Direction Anti-Vibration Technology
• Low range roll-off switch
• Mid range emphasis switch
• Bespoke Shock Mount
• Foam Grille Cover
SETUP
SZM-DB30
SZM-DB30
SZM-DB30
SZM-DB30
MICROPHONE
SHOCK MOUNT
1. 2.
4.3.
SCREW THE SHOCK
MOUNT INTO STAND
SCREW THE MICROPHONE
INTO THE SHOCK MOUNT
USE 3-PIN XLR TO CONNECT
MICROPHONE AND CONSOLE

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SWITCHES
CAPSULE DIRECTION
The microphone picks up sound from the top grille. Ensure this part of the
microphone is facing towards the sound source.
SZM-DB30
DYNAMIC STUDIO
MICROPHONE
SZM-DB30
LOW RANGE
ROLL-OFF SWITCH
@40Hz
MID RANGE
EMPHASIS SWITCH
@60Hz – 10KHz

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MICROPHONE PLACEMENT GUIDE
APPLICATION SUGGESTED MICROPHONE PLACEMENT TONE QUALITY
Vocals
Lips less than 15cm (6in.) away or touching the
Windscreen, on axis to microphone.
Robust sound, emphasized bass, maximum
isolation from other sources.
15 to 60cm (6in. to 2ft.) away from mouth,
just above nose height. Natural sound, reduced bass.
20 to 60cm (8in. to 2ft.) away from mouth,
slightly off to one side.
Natural sound, reduced bass and
minimal “s” sounds.
90cm to 1.8m (3 to 6ft.) away. Thinner, distant sound;
noticeable levels of ambient noise.
Guitar & Bass
Amplifiers
2.5cm (1in.) from speaker,
on-axis with centre of speaker cone. Sharp attack; emphasised bass.
2.5cm (1in.) from speaker,
at edge of speaker cone. Sharp attack; higher frequency sound.
15 to 30cm (8 to 12in.) away from speaker and
on-axis with speaker cone. Medium attack; full, balanced sound.
60 to 90cm (2 to 3ft.) back from speaker, on-
axis with speaker cone. Softer attack; reduced bass.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
POLAR PATTERN
SZM-DB30
SZM-DB30
Hyper cardiod at 1kHz

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SPECIFICATIONS
Capsule Type.......................... Dynamic
Polar Pattern .......................... Hyper Cardioid
Sensitivity............................. -56dB+3dB
Output Impedance .................... 250ohms
Switches.............................. low cut, mid emphasis
Connector ............................ 3 pin XLR
Weight ............................... 675g
Dimensions ........................... Height: 172mm / Width: 53mm /
Depth: 53mm

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