Nady Systems TCM 1100 User Manual

TCM 1100 Studio Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone
TM
SYSTEMS
INC. INC.
Congratulations on purchasing the Nady TCM 1100 Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone. This superior microphone is perfect
for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, orchestras and choral groups, ambient instrument audio, and many live sound
applications. Powerful and versatile, the TCM 1100 meets the stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital
recording and live broadcasting applications.
This manual covers the operation of the TCM 1100 and the TMPS-1 power supply. To take full advantage of the superb fea-
tures of this microphone, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user guide carefully.
UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Your TCM 1100 microphone was carefully packed in the supplied plastic carrying case at the factory, and the shipping carton
was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you ever need to
return your microphone for servicing. The supplied carrying case is highly recommended for convenient and safe transport or
permanent storage. It has roomy compartments for the TCM 1100 and all accessories, including the TMPS-1 power supply and
the 7-pin XLR microphone cable and the power cord.
STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED
• Power supply (TMPS-1), with power cord

• User guide

• Warranty card
• 7-pin XLR microphone cable (XC-7P)
• Plastic carrying case
FEATURES
Offering the natural, rich warm reproduction of sound that is the defining feature of the best classic tube microphones – but at
an amazingly breakthrough affordable price – the TCM 1100 sets a new standard for price/performance value in studio vac-
uum tube condenser microphones.
• With cardioid pattern pickup and the most faithful sound
reproduction available at any price – suitable for even the
most critical (vocal or instrumental) live sound or studio
recording and broadcasting applications
• Hand-tooled brass capsule with a 3-micron gold-sputtered
mylar diaphragm (1.1 inch) for maximum sensitivity, long
life, subtle sonic detail, and excellent tone
• Unique, specially designed gold-plated center element
creates a gentle extension of the top octaves and an
enhanced transient response
USER GUIDE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Foam windscreen (FW-1/1000)
• Spider elastic suspension shock mount (SSM-3)
• Leatherette pouch
• Aluminum flight case (SMCC-2)
• 6072 (classic 12AT7) vacuum tube and special output
transformer deliver superior pristine sound with ultra
transparency
• Almost all brass parts construction ensures years of rugged
reliability
• Supplied with a rugged portable plastic carrying case and
16' / 7-pin XLR cable and TMPS-1 power supply
(with swithchable 115/230V operation and balanced
output)