Earthworks DP30C User Manual

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Summary of DP30C

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    Dp30/c frequency response polar pattern cardioid sensitivity 1 0mv/pa (-40dbv/pa) power requirements 48v phantom, 1 0ma peak acoustic input 1 45db spl output xlr (pin 2+) minimum output load 600Ω, balanced between pins 2&3 noise 22db spl (a weighted) dimensions l x d weight 30hz to 30khz +2db@1’ 1 0...

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the dp30/c earthworks drum periscope microphone(s). After reading this manual, if you have any unanswered ques- tions, please email or phone us using the contact information on the back cover of this manual. First, identify all the items that came with your dp30/c...

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    In any case where the pad does not actually precede the preamplifier, or the pad does not provide enough attenuation, the earthworks lp1530 lev- elpad™ can be used and will provide either –15db or –30db of attenuation. The levelpad™ comes housed in a stainless steel tube with gold-plated xlr connect...

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    Dp30/c tommic™ as indicated in figure 8 or you can also mike the bottom, or top and bottom of a tom in a similar fashion as shown on a snare in figure 7-b. You will notice in figure 8-a the microphone head is placed closer to the drum rim, while in figure 8-b the microphone head is moved closer to t...

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    The dp30/c was designed specifically for snare and toms that features a flexible mini-gooseneck for easy positioning in addition to a high acoustic input level that can handle up to 145 db spl. The earthworks patented polar technology provides excellent rear rejection and a uniformity of frequency r...

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    9 the drumhead, but should always be at “an angle” to the drumhead. This will prevent any possibility of the diaphragm being forced to the microphone back plate which could cause an unwanted pop or thump in the sound or recording system. The flexible mini-gooseneck will allow you to move the microph...

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    Move the microphone up inside the rubber holder. The fit will be firm, so you will need to apply a little pressure to move the microphone body up into the rubber holder. The suggested procedure is illustrated in figure 3. Mounting the rm1 rimmount to the drum the rm1 rimmount is designed for metal d...