MICROPHONES KM Series OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE KM-1 KM-2 KM-3 KM-4 KM-5 www.wharfedalepro.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Warnings & Safety Instructions................... 1 Introduction................................................................ 3 Features..................................................................... 4 Line Drawings of the KM Series.................................. 5 Dimensional drawings................................................ 5 Microphone use and placement................................. 6 Connections / Wiring.................................................
OPERATING MANUAL IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them. 2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. 3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to. 4.
KM 5. CABLES – Always use shielded or microphone cables for connection between source equipment (i.e. microphones, mixers, EQ, crossovers) and amplifiers. Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors between amplifiers and speakers. 6. CAUTION – Professional sound systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels. Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels. 7.
OPERATING MANUAL INTRODUCTION : KM SERIES The KM Series Microphones are hand held dynamic (KM-1, KM-2, KM-4 & KM-5) super-cardioid & condenser (KM-3) cardioid microphones featuring super-cardioid & cardioid patterns to minimize feedback and to reject signals not originating in front of the microphone. The microphones have extended frequency response for optimum reproduction. They are designed to provide exceptionally clear, articulate sound.
KM factor is the microphone’s ability to work within an extreme dynamic range. Many microphones that may sound acceptable with a low sound pressure, have problems with high sound pressure.
OPERATING MANUAL Line Drawings of the KM Series Ø . mm Ø . mm Ø mm KM- KM- KM- Ø . mm Ø mm . mm mm Ø . mm mm .
KM MICROPHONE USE/ PLACEMENT When mic’ing, the position of the instrument microphones is not trivial. If the microphone does not have a smooth polar pattern, it is difficult to mic vocals, instruments or instrument amplifiers. The uniform dispersion of the KM SERIES makes it easy to place the microphones where you need them. For best results use the included stand and mounting adapters to place the microphone on the 0 degree axis (i.e. point it directly at the source).
OPERATING MANUAL struck by wild drummers as this can result in a very loud "crack" through the PA! The KM-3 is a great over head Mic and the KM-1 & KM-2 are your all purpose mics. You can use them for vocals, acoustic instruments (winds, brass, strings,etc.) and drums. Next adjust the MIC trim output so that the meters are at the ‘0’ (zero) position most of the time, or at the loudest part of your performance. This takes time and practice to get the best sound.
KM the top of the mixer channel near the mic input jack, to the point where the meters spend a lot of time at or near the '0dB' (zero). An occasional red peak light is OK, just make sure the meters are not in the red area very long. Mic'ing drums is not as easy as it sounds, however it is straight forward. The drums can be loud and the sound of a (snare) drum may also be picked up by the tom-toms, the overhead mic or the kick drum mic.
OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Type Polar Pattern Frequency KM-1 KM-2 KM-3 KM-4 KM-5 Dynamic Dynamic Condenser Dynamic Dynamic Super-cardioid Super-cardioid 40-16,000Hz Cardioid 50-18,000Hz 30-20,000Hz Super-cardioid Super-cardioid 30-12,000Hz 50-16,000Hz Response Load Impedance 600 Ohms 250 Ohms <1000 Ohms 250 Ohms 250 Ohms Sensitivity (@ -51 dBV/Pa -53 dBV/Pa -46 dBV/Pa -54 dBV/Pa -54 dBV/Pa 1000Hz) Off Axis Rejection Maximum SPL >20dB >25dB >18dB >20dB >22dB
KM WHARFEDALE LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale KM Series Microphones are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorized Wharfedale dealer or distributor for information. *Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealers or distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
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