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Microphone Use and Placement

Please note that micing techniques are a matter of personal
preference. These are merely guidelines to assist in the
placement of the microphone to gain optimal performance.

Usage

Optimal Placement

Electric Guitar and
Bass Guitar Amplifier

Place microphone approximately 1 to 2 inches from and at a 90° angle to the speaker cone. To reduce

boominess, move the microphone off axis to the cone from 90° to 45°, or move mic from center of cone to

either edge.

Tom-Toms

On double headed Toms, place mic 1 to 3 inches over the top of drum, at a 45° angle to the drum surface,

and 1 to 2 inches in from the drum edge. On single headed Toms, use above method or place mic inside

Tom from underneath at a 90° angle from the center of head, 3 to 5 inches away.

Snare Drum

Place mic 1 to 3 inches above the top head, 1 to 2 inches in from the rim. Aim the mic downward at an

angle toward the top head. If the drum rings, tape deadening material to the head or use damping rings.

For more “snare” sound, place a 2nd mic underneath aimed up at the bottom of head.

Cymbals

Place mic 1 to 2 feet above the top of cymbals.

High-Hat

Place mic 5 inches above outside edge at a 45° down angle.

Brass

Place mic 6 to 24 inches away, and on axis with the bell of the instrument.

Acoustic Guitar

Place mic 6 to 12 inches from where finger board joins the body.

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08/2008

Part Number LIT000247 Rev B

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Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

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Other Internatonal locations. For customer orders, Contact Customer Service at:

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For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair department at:

800/685-2606

For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78AUDIO

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Electro-Voice

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Frequency Response:

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Standard Placement & Use Guidelines

1. Always point the microphone at the desired source of sound, and away from any unwanted sources.
2. The microphone should be located close to the sound source to minimize interference from other potential sound sources.
3. Use the 3-to-1 rule when using multiple microphones. Place each microphone three times farther from other microphones as from
the desired sound source.
4. Minimize over-handling of the microphone to reduce unwanted mechanical noise.

PL35 Part Numbers

PRD000164000 PL35, Dynamic Supercardioid Snare/Tom

Microphone

ACC000044000 DRC-1, Replacement Clip-on Drum Rim

Clamp

ACC000050001 WSPL-3, Optional Foam Windscreen, Black