User manual AKG D 880

[. . . ] The term "supercardioid polar response" means that the D 880M is most sensitive to sound arriving from in front of it, less sensitive to sound arriving from the sides and rear. This pickup pattern is virtually the same for all frequencies or, in other words, from the lowest to the highest notes ("frequency independent"). the Doubleflex shock mount on the transducer minimizes handling and cable noise. An integrated windscreen reduces pop, wind, and breath noise to a minimum. [. . . ] To avoid losing the fixing screw (1), screw it into the threaded hole (3) in the XLR connector module. Do not forget to check the condition of the battery inside the transmitter module. If the battery is dead or there is no battery inside the transmitter module, insert a new battery. Slide the transmitter module (1) into the microphone body to the point that the transmitter module (1) will lock with an audible click. Insert a ball point pen, small screwdriver, or similar pointed object into the opening (1) in the microphone body and press inward. The transmitter module (2) will unlock and slide out of the microphone body for about 0. Slide the XLR connector module (3) into the microphone body to the stop. To fix the XLR connector module (3), screw the fixing screw (4) down firmly. Alternatively, you can remove the transmitter module simply by pulling it out of the microphone body with just enough force to unlock it. Make sure not to grasp the transmitter module by the battery compartment. A handheld vocal microphone provides many ways of shaping the sound of your voice as it is heard over the sound system. The following sections contain useful hints on how to use your microphone for best results. The following sections apply to both the hardwire D 880M/ D 880M S and either version with an optional TM 40 transmitter module installed. Basically, your voice will sound the bigger and mellower, the closer you hold the microphone to your lips. Moving away from the microphone will produce a more reverberant, more distant sound as the microphone will pick more of the room's reverberation. You can use this effect to make your voice sound aggressive, neutral, insinuating, etc. Proximity effect is a more or less dramatic boost of low frequencies that occurs when you sing into the microphone from less than 2 inches. It gives more "body" to your voice and an intimate, bass-heavy sound. 3 Angle of Incidence Sing to one side of the microphone or above and across the microphone's top. If you sing directly into the microphone, it will not only pick up excessive breath noise but also overemphasize "sss", "sh", "tch", "p", and "t" sounds. [. . . ] Remove the windscreen from the from grill and wash the windscreen in soap suds. Replace the windscreen in the front grill and screw the front grill on the microphone CW. SPL for 1 % / 3 % THD: Equivalent noise level: Electrical impedance at 1000 Hz: Recommended load impedance: Connector: Finish: Size: Net/shipping weight: supercardioid 60 to 20, 000 Hz 2. This product conforms to EN 50 082-1 provided it is connected to equipment with a CE sign. [. . . ]