Featuring a specially designed instrument-mount for clipping to musical instruments, the cardioid condenser RE920 is a premium-grade solution for drums, brass, woodwinds, and stringed instruments. Terminated in a TA4F connector for use with EV and Telex bodypack transmitters, it can also be hard-wired with an optional TXA XLR preamp.
- Unidirectional horn/drum mic
- Back-electret condenser element
- Cardioid polar pattern
- TA4F connector for wireless bodypacks
- A wired solution when coupled with a TXA
- High SPL handling
- Custom clip for secure mount to a variety of instruments
Application Notes:
Cable Clips
The gooseneck on the RE920Tx includes a pair of soft vinyl clips to hold the microphone cable. These can be adjusted as needed to make sure the cable does not interfere with the use of your instrument.
Using the Windscreen
This microphone includes a windscreen that can be used anytime wind noise or breath pop is a problem. To install the windscreen, simply press it on the top of the microphone. The windscreen has an internal frame that includes a stop, to help position the windscreen correctly. When installing the windscreen, make sure to push it down on the microphone as far as it can go. This ensures the frame inside the windscreen does not cover any of the acoustic side ports on the microphone.
Microphone Placement:
Some suggested microphone placements are described below. The tone of the instrument can be varied a great deal depending on the exact placement of the mic. The optimum placement is the one where the mic sounds best and is mostly a matter of personal preference.
Trumpets and Trombones
Mount the microphone on the bell of the instrument as shown on the reverse side of this sheet. Pointing the mic towards the center of the bell will result in a brighter sounding tone.
Saxophones
Mount the microphone on the bell of the instrument as shown on the reverse side of this sheet. Pointing the mic towards the center of the bell will result in a brighter sounding tone.
Woodwinds
For a bright sound, clamp the microphone on the bell of the instrument and point it towards for the center of the bell. For a mellower sound, reverse the mic clamp so that mic points towards the instrument keys.
Mic Removal and Insertion:
Microphone Removal
To remove the mic from its clip, do the following:
> Gently twist it upward as shown while grasping the plastic clip.
Microphone Insertion
To insert the mic into its clip, do the following:
> Push the mic straight down as shown until it snaps into place.
Ensure the grove in the mic engages the internal ribs in the clip.
