Carvin cm87s User Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

OPERATING MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of the CM-87S microphone.

This large diaphragm mic is a precision device that will pro-
vide accurate recordings of vocals and instruments.  A power
supply, shockmount and cables are also included along with
an aluminum flight case.  Please take the time to verify that
all components are included with your CM-87S microphone.

INSPECT YOUR MIC FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping.  If any

damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately. 

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS.  In the event you have to re-ship your

unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possi-
ble protection during shipment.  CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any
damage caused by improper packing.  

SAVE YOUR INVOICE.  It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future. 

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this manual for

your records.  Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your name and com-
ments to us.

30Hz-20k Hz

133 dB

200 Ohms

135dB (145dB with 10dB pad)

10dB

-6dB @ 80Hz

eliminates low freq. vibration & 
handling noise (-72 dB below 40Hz)

48V (Included)

30 ft. Oxygen-free copper cable 

7.5”L x 2.75”W

1.2 lbs

Custom aluminum flight case

15.75” W x 11”D x 4.75”H

12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA  92128

(800) 854-2235

www.carvin.com

If you are like most people, you probably want to get started right away.

Great!  You can read the rest of the manual later to learn the finer points
of recording with a condenser mic.  In order to get started, you will need
your new CM-87S mic and XLR Mic Cable, CPS-48 phantom power
supply and a 120 V AC grounded power outlet.  You will also need a micro-
phone stand to attach the Shockmount to hold your CM-87S mic.  Other
equipment needed may include more XLR cables to connect to a mixer or
recording device.

1. Plug the CPS-48 phantom power supply into the proper AC voltage.

2. With the power off, connect the XLR mic cable to the MIC IN on the power
supply. 

3. With the Shockmount connected to a mic stand, place your CM-87S mic
into the shockmount and connect the XLR mic cable to the CM-87S mic.

4. Next, you will need a second XLR cable (not included) to connect the
OUTPUT of the power supply to your input source (ie. mixer, multi-track
recorder etc...).

5. Once connected, you can turn the power supply ON (make sure all volume,
gain knobs, or faders on your input source are turned OFF).

6. Bring the input source’s volume or fader up to 0 dB.  Speak into the mic
to test the level.  

7. Turn the mixer’s gain up on this channel and stop just before the signal
peaks. 

8. Check for transients that can cause the signal to peak by speaking or
singing at the loudest volume you will perform at and adjust the gain up
or down as necessary. 

9. With the signal levels set, adjust any EQ that might be needed.  

10. You are now ready to record with your CM-87S mic.

CHECK LIST OF PARTS
CM-87S microphone
48v phantom power supply
AC cable for power supply
XLR mic cable
Shockmount
Soft carry pouch for mic
Aluminum flight case

For your records, you may wish to record the following information.

Serial No._____________________  Invoice Date_______________