Carvin cm50 User Manual

The CM50 is Carvin’s entry level vocal mic.

It is designed mainly for vocals, however, it
can easily double for micing guitar amps or
drums (excluding kick drum).  Features a con-
venient on/off switch for reducing noise and
feedback when not in use.  Unidirectional
with a cardioid polar pattern.  Built in foam
wind screen for pop, breath, and wind noise
rejection.

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Bright, clean sound.  Especially good for

announcing, narration and dialogue, vocal
music, and rhythm pickups

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Wind and “pop” filter readily removable

for cleaning or replacement

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Unusually effective cardioid pickup pattern to

minimize background noise and undesirable
effects of studio and location acoustics.  Rear
and side rejection uniform to very low fre-
quencies and completely symmetrical about
microphone axis

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Self-contained spherical filter to control
explosive breath sounds (“pop”) and wind
noise in outdoor locations

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Cartridge shock-mounted for protection and

quiet operation

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On/Off switch

Dynamic

50 to 15,000HZ

Open Circuit Voltage*
-72 dB, (0.19 mV)

CM50: 6.0m (20 ft) three-conductor shield-
ed broadcast type with 3-socket profession-
al audio connector*

Dark grey powder coat die casting and
dark grey powder coat steel mesh grille

Slip-in positive-action, adjustable from 0° to
90°, with standard 5/8“-27 thread

Net Weight (less cable)

8.5 oz.

* To mate with Cannon XL series, Switchcraft A3
(Q.G.) series or equivalent connector

Cardioid — rotationally symmetrical about
microphone axis, uniform with frequency
(see Figure 2)

The microphone shall be a moving coil

(dynamic) type with a frequency response of
50 to 15,000 Hz.  The unit shall have a car-
dioid polar characteristic.  The cancellation at
the sides shall be approximately 5 dB, and
the cancellation at the rear shall be 15 to 20
dB.  The microphone shall have a rating
impedance of 600 ohms.

The microphone connector shall be a 3-pin

professional audio type designed to mate with
Cannon XL series, Switchcraft A3 (Q.G.) series
or equivalent connector.  The microphone shall
be provided with a swivel adapter adjustable
through 90° from vertical to horizontal.  The
adapter will mount on a stand having a 5/8” -
27 thread.  The overall dimensions of the
microphone shall be 130 mm in length and 53
mm in diameter.

The microphone shall be the Carvin CM50 or
equivalent.

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

This Carvin product is guaranteed in nor-

mal use to be free from electrical and
mechanical defects for a period of one year
from date of purchase.  Please retain proof
of purchase date.  This guarantee includes
parts and labor.

This guarantee is in lieu of any and all other

guarantees or warranties, express or implied,
and there shall be no recovery for any conse-
quential or incidental damages.

Carefully repack the unit, have it insured, and
return it prepaid to:

Carvin Corp.
Attention: Service Department
12340 World Trade Drive
San Diego, CA  92128

200

Hz

2k

20

20k

–60

–70

–80

–90

–110

–100

POSITIVE

MICROPHONE

CARTRIDGE

NEGATIVE

CABLE

1  GND
2  POSITIVE
3  NEGATIVE

ON

1

1

3

3

2

2

– OFF

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0dB

0°

30°

60°

90°

120°

150°

180°

150°

120°

90°

60°

30°

200Hz

1,000 Hz

6,000Hz