Earthworks DK7 User manual - page 11
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Adjusting the Microphone Height
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 mi-
crophone head from any microphone body height. Adjusting the height of the
DM20 microphone body is indicated in Figure 8-A and 8-B.
Figure 8-A and 8-B
Adjusting the DM20
Microphone Height
A
B
Positioning the Microphone Head
Once the DM20 microphone height has been set, you can position the micro-
phone head. It is suggested that the microphone head be positioned between 1.5
inches and 3 inches above the drumhead. The flexible 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. You can also change the angle of the micro-
phone head as shown in Figure 9-A. Figure 9-B shows how the microphone
head can be aimed more toward the center of the drum head by changing the
position of the gooseneck. 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. This will prevent the microphone diaphragm being forced to
its backplate which could cause an unwanted pop or thump in the live sound
or recording system.
Figure 9-A & 9-B
Positioning the
Microphone Head
A
B