Wharfedale Pro KMD7 - Manual (Page 9)


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).
The dynamic microphones exhibit increased low
frequency response when placed close to the source.
When using KM1 or KM2 or other dynamic vocal
mics for vocals, instruct the user to get close to the
windscreen. If you speak into the mic more that a
few centimeters (inches) away, the sound will be thin
and “tinny”; no bass. Using the mic “off-axis” (not
dead center to the source) will likely result in a “tinny”
sound. The microphones are most sensitive “on-axis”.
Condenser microphones do not exhibit this feature.
You may place a condenser mic farther away
from the source and still maintain good full range
frequency response.This makes them especinlly well
suited to drum over head applications. Using the
mounting brackets, you can place the KM-4 & KM-5
mics on drums and other instruments easily and
with flexibility. Try to place them so they will not get