Nady Systems CM 88 User Manual

CM 88 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Congratulations on purchasing the Nady CM 88 Condenser Microphone — the first general purpose handheld vocal microphone
of its kind to feature a studio quality large diaphragm condenser element. The CM 88 is a versatile, professional level micro-
phone, perfect for all live entertainment, recording, and broadcast applications requiring uncompromised studio quality sound.
UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Your CM 88 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
• CM 88 microphone
• Microphone clip
• Foam windscreen
FEATURES
Back electret condenser microphone designed for cymbals of all types (including rides, crashes and hi-hats), reeds, acoustic
guitars, piano and vocals (with the accessory windscreen) and overhead applications (both live and recording)
• Extremely uniform and tight cardioid polar pattern for ease in mixing
• Extended frequency response for smooth, crisp, ultra-transparent reproduction
• Aluminum housing and gold-plated XLR contacts
• 9-52V phantom powered
CONNECTING THE CM 88
The CM 88 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)

USER GUIDE

To take full advantage of the superb features of the CM 88, and to enjoy long
and trouble-free use, please read this User's Guide carefully.
• User Guide
• Warranty card
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• 48V phantom power supply (SMPS-1)
The CM 88 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 CM 88 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