ICON M Series Owner's Manual

Studio large-diaphragm condenser microphone

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M
3
Studio Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
N16549

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  • Page 1 Series Studio Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone N16549...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction What's in the package Features Operating your M3 Powering the M3 Setting up the signal level Using the PAD Switch Using the Hi-Pass Filter Understanding Polar Patterns Cardioid Omni Figure 8 Microphone Placement P-Popping Mounting the M3 Specifications Services...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    ICON products. We recommend that you record your serial number in the space below for future reference. Welcome to ICON, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide family! Please write your serial number here for future reference: Purchased at:...
  • Page 6: Features

    Features -10dB ST UDIO CONDENSER Golden painted True large diaphragm with active " " mylar foil diameter of 1in (25mm) Cardioids, omni and figure 8 patterns Switch able high-pass filter and 10dB pad Low cut Class A, preamplifier circuitry eliminates cross-over distortion Very low self-noise Exceptional low-frequency reproduction High output level...
  • Page 7: Operating Your M3

    Operating your M3 Powering the M3 The M3 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone and therefore needs to be operated by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers, outboard MIC-pres and hard disk recorders. If necessary an external phantom supply can also be used.
  • Page 8: Using The Hi-Pass Filter

    Operating your M3 2. Using the Hi-Pass Filter The M3 offers a user selectable hi -pass, or low - cut filter which you can use to eliminate any unwanted low frequency reproduction. When the Hi-Pass filter is set to the "Flat"( indicated by the straight line ) position, there is no effect on the -10dB signal.
  • Page 9: Cardioid

    To select the Cardioid pickup pattern, set the pattern selection switch to the center, Cardioid position indicated by the "heart shaped" icon. When positioned correctly, the cardioid pickup pattern allows you to pick up more of the sound you want and less of the sound you don't want.
  • Page 10: Microphone Placement

    Operating your M3 5. Figure 8 Figure 8, or bidirectional mics pick up the sound directly in front and back of the microphone while rejecting the sound on the left and right sides. To select the Figure 8 pick-up pattern set the M3 pickup pattern selection switch to the left "8"...
  • Page 11: P-Popping

    For a cleaner solution, try ICON PF-01 pop filter. You can also try placing the microphone slightly off axis ( on a slight angle ) from the vocalist. This can often solve the problem without using an external pop filter.
  • Page 12: Figure

    Specification Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern Omni directional, cardioid, figure-8 Frequency range 20Hz-20KHz Sensitivity Omni:-40dBV/Pa Cardioid: -37dBV/Pa Figure-8: -40dBV/Pa Rated Impedance 200 Ohms Min Load Impedance 1000 Ohms Omni: 147dB Cardioid: 144dB Figure-8: 147dB S/N Ratio Omni: 75dB Cardioid: 78dB Figure-8: 75dB Dynamic Range...
  • Page 13: Services

    ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing. 3. Contact your Icon dealer or if none is available, contact the nearest ICON distributor or regional office to obtain a return authorization. If applicable, shipping instructions will be provided by the dealer or from ICON.
  • Page 14 Note...
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