Nady Systems SPC-15 User Manual

USER GUIDE

SPC-15 Condenser Microphone

  UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Your SPC-15 microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during

shipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever

need to return your microphone for servicing. A foam padded plastic carrying case is provided for safe, convenient transport and

storage.

  STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED

  OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• SPC-15 microphone

• Microphone clip

• Foam windscreen

• User Guide

• 48V phantom power supply (SMPS-1)

  FEATURES

Congratulations on purchasing the Nady SPC-15 Condenser Microphone — the first general purpose handheld vocal micro-

phone of its kind to feature a studio quality large diaphragm condenser element.  The SPC-15 is a versatile, professional level

microphone, perfect for all live entertainment, recording, and broadcast applications requiring uncompromised studio quality

sound.

• Warranty card

• Foam padded plastic

  vinyl zip bag

To take full advantage of the superb features of the SPC-15, and to enjoy

long and trouble-free use, please read this User’s Guide carefully.

• Pressure gradient back electret condenser and

transformerless FET circuitry for transparent audio

reproduction and superior transient response

• Wide frequency response (50~18,000Hz) with specially

tailored mid-high presence for enhanced vocal and

instrument punch and exceptional crisp, clear sound

• Supercardioid polar pattern for maximum feedback rejection,

superior sensitivity, wide dynamic range, high (136dB) SPL

capacity and ultra-low distortion

• Advanced internal shockmount design to eliminate handling

noise

• Compact all-brass housing—lightweight, roadworthy and

durable for long life and reliability

• Gold plated XLR connector

• Requires 9~52V phantom power

• 1.57" Diam. x 6.37" (40 Diam. x 162 mm), 6.25 oz (175g)

CONNECTING THE SPC-15

The SPC-15 can be used in live sound reinforcement and

broadcasting and in studio or live recording. It must be

powered by 48V phantom power (such as supplied by the

optional Nady SMPS-1 phantom power supply or a mixing

console with phantom powering), and amplified by a

microphone pre-amp (such as built into a mixer, or a stand-

alone unit).

(Note: Make sure to set the pre-amp to the proper gain level-

too much gain may distort subsequent amplifiers and too little

may result in a noisy signal)

The SCP-15 can be connected to your mixer or phantom

power supply using a standard balanced 3-pin XLR

microphone cable. Before connecting to a mixer directly, turn

the channel to which you’re connecting to its lowest gain

setting. If you are using the Nady SMPS-1 Phantom Power

Supply, connect in the following order:

1. Connect the SPC-15 to the SMPS-1

2. Connect the SMPS-1 Signal Output to your mixer

3. Connect the SMPS-1 to the AC power supply (115-230VAC)

4. Turn on the SMPS-1 Power ON/OFF switch

5. Slowly turn up the channel gain in your mixer to the

    desired level