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Introduction�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2Overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Precautions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4MountingtheMicrophone�������������������������������������������������������������������5SelectablePolarPatternSwitch��������������������������������������������������������6High-PassFilter����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7AttenuationPad���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7ConnectingtheMicrophone���������������������������������������������������������������8Troubleshooting���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10-11Warranty��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
USER’S GUIDE
SCM-660LARGE DIAPHRAGM MULTI-PATTERNCONDENSER MICROPHONE
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Thank you for choosing Senal.
TheSenalSCM-660isaprofessionalgrade,largedualdiaphragm,truecondensermicrophone�Itsdual1�3˝gold-platedtransducerelementisdesignedtogivedetailedandtruesoundreproductioninprofessionalandprojectstudioapplications�Itsfullrichtoneandclaritymakeitanidealmicrophoneforstudiorecording,broadcasting,podcasting,orliverecording�WithawidedynamicrangeandhighSPLof140dB,you’llbeabletocapturevocalsandinstrumentsaccuratelywithpristineclarity�
TheSCM-660’sselectablepolarpatternsprovideflexibleoptionstopickupaudiowhileminimizingoff-axisnoiseandreflections�Anonboard-10dBattenuationpadallowsyoutoachieveoptimalsignallevelswheninfrontofloudsoundsourcessuchasguitarcabinetsorsinging�The80Hzhigh-passfilterrollsoffunwantedlow-frequencynoiseandrumblecaused,forexample,bywindorthemicrophoneshaking�
Theincludedshockmountreducesunwantedvibrationswhenultimatesensitivityisrequired�Ruggedall-metalconstructionprovidesdurabilityinuseorduringtransport,andthealuminumcaseandprotectivepouch/dustcoveraddextraprotection�You’llenjoyusingtheSenalSCM-660,solet’sgetstarted�
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Overview
Overview ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
1.3˝ gold-plated dual-diaphragm
condenser transducer
Grille
Selectable polar pattern
switch
Threaded mount
Gold-plated XLR connector
Shock mount
Carry case
Hi-pass filter
switch
5/8˝ male to 3/8˝ female
adapter
Shock-mount thread
-10 dB pad switch
Protective pouch/ dustcover
Front Back
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Precautions
▪ Pleasereadandfollowtheseinstructionsandkeepthismanualinasafeplace�
▪ Exposuretohighsoundlevelscancausepermanenthearingloss�Avoidlisteningathighvolumesforextendedperiods�
▪ Keepthisproductawayfromwaterandflammablegasesorliquids�
▪ Donotattempttodisassembleorrepairthisproductyourself�
▪ Handlethisproductwithcare�
▪ Cleanthisproductwithonlyasoft,drycloth�
▪ Toavoiddamagetothisproduct,becarefulnottoovertightenorimproperlythreadanyofthethreadedfittings�
▪ Makesurethisproductisintactandthattherearenomissingparts�
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5Mounting the Microphone ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Mounting the Microphone
To mount the SCM-660, follow these steps:
1�Screwtheincludedshockmountontoa5/8˝threadedmicrophonestandandmakesureitisina90-degreeposition�Thenfullytightenthelockingknobontheshockmount�
2�Carefullythreadthebottomofthemicrophonetotheshockmountusingtheshock-mountthreadandfullytighten�
Note:Thefrontofthemicrophone(showingtheSenallogo)shouldbefacingyoursoundsourceforrecording�
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Selectable Polar Pattern Switch
Cardioid
Whenthecardioidpatternisselected( ),themicrophonewillpickupsoundfromthefrontandrejectsoundfromthebackofthemicrophone�Thiscanbeusedformostfrontalrecordingapplicationssuchassingingorguitarplaying�
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Wheninthefigure8pattern( ),themicrophonewillpickupsoundfromthefrontandbackofthemicrophone�Anynoisefromthesideswillberejected�Thisisgreatfortwo-personinterviewswiththemicrophoneinbetweenthem,orMS(mid-side)stereorecordingtechniquessuchasdrumoverheads�
Omni
WhenintheOmnipattern( ),themicrophonewillpickupsoundfromallaround�Thisisapreferredsettingforhigh-qualityambiencesoundmiking,orfar-fieldrecordinginhigh-qualitylargeandsmallrecordingrooms�
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7High-Pass Filter / Attenuation Pad ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
High-Pass Filter
Thehigh-passfiltersettingcanbeusedtoreducethesensitivityofthemicrophonetolow-frequencysounds,additionalnoiseandvibrationfromoutsidetraffic,airconditioningorotherbackgroundaudio�WhensettoON( )theSCM-660willfiltersound80Hzandbelow�TheOFFsetting( )resultsinnofiltering�
Attenuation Pad
TheSCM-660’sattenuationpadcanbeusedtolowertheoutputby10dBforpreventingdistortionwhenrecordingloudsoundsourceslikesinging,percussion,orguitaramplifiers�Intheleftposition,thereis0dBattenuation,intherightposition,thereis-10dBattenuation�
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Connecting the Microphone
UseanXLRcable(notincluded)toconnectthemicrophonetoyourmixingconsole,microphonepreamp,orrecordingdevice�Makesurephantompoweristurnedon�
Note:Phantompowermustbeusedwiththismicrophone�Makesureyourrecordingdevicehasproper+48Vphantompower�
Warning Makesureallfadersandvolumeknobsaredown�Afterthemicrophoneisconnected,setthevolumetoyourpreferredlevelforrecording�
Beforerecording,makesurethehigh-passfilterissettoOFF( )andtheattenuationpadisnotengaged�Seeprevioussectionforfurtherreference�
Ifusingthismicrophoneforvocals,donotsingorblowdirectlyintothediaphragm�Useapopfilter(notincluded)toeliminatevocalplosivesandshieldagainstcorrosivemoisturethatcandamagethediaphragm�
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9Troubleshooting ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Problem Solution
Nosoundisbeingrecorded�
Makesureyourmixeroramplifieristurnedonandphantompowerisengaged�
Thefaderofthechannelormastervolumeonyourmixingconsoleisturnedallthewaydown�
Yourpreampgainisturnedallthewaydown�
Makesurethemicrophoneisproperlyconnectedandconnectionsaresecure�
Checkyourcabletomakesureit’sreliable�Tryswitchingitwithanothercable�
Thesoundisdistorted�
Turnonthemicrophone’sattenuationpad�
Movethemicrophoneawayfromthesoundsource�
Toomuchlow-frequencynoiseorrumbleisbeingrecorded�
Turnonthehigh-passfilter�
Turnoffairconditioners,fans,heatersorotherdevicesthatmightbeinterferingwithyourrecording�
Troubleshooting
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Element: Dual,truecondensertransducer
Diaphragm: Dual1�3inch(34mm)gold-plateddiaphragm
Polar pattern: Cardioid,Figure8,Omni
Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity: -33/-39/-38dB±3dB(0dB=1V/Paat1kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 76dB(1kHz@1Pa)
Maximum input SPL: 130dB(140dBwith-10dBpadengaged)(THD≤1�5%at1kHz)
Impedance: 58Ohms±20%
Power requirements: +48V
Output connector: Gold-plated3-pinXLR
Pad: -10dB
High-pass filter: 80Hz
Dimensions: 6˝×2˝(15�24cm×5�08cm)
Weight: 1�15lbs�(0�52kg)/3�9lbs�withcase(1�8kg)
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Specifications
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Frequency Response Graph
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