Crown Audio Microphone CM 311AHS User Manual

POLAR  
PATTERN  
DIFFEROID CONDENSER MICROPHONE  
FOR USE WITH SONY MDR-7506  
AND MDR-V6 HEADPHONES  
How to adjust for fit  
The CM-311AHS can be adjusted to fit any user.  
Please refer to Fig. 1 and follow these steps:  
CM-311AHS  
1. Loosen the thumbscrew so the boom moves  
freely.  
2. Put on the Sony headphones with the micro-  
phone attached.  
esigned for broadcasters, the Crown®  
CM-311AHS is a rugged head-worn  
3. You can move the microphone toward and  
away from your mouth, and also left, right, up and  
down. Position the mic in front of your mouth,  
with lips touching the foam windscreen (Fig. 1).  
This is necessary because the mic cancels sounds  
that are not close to it. To prevent boom bounce,  
the foam pop filter should press firmly against the  
lips.  
Dmicrophone that mounts on a Sony MDR-  
7506 or MDR-V6 headphone. The mic rejects  
background noise extremely well and is ideal for  
use in sporting events. For background noise  
that is extremely high, as in traffic-copters and  
car races, you may need the extra isolation of a  
David Clark headset. Crown makes an adapter for  
the boom on the David Clark headset. You can  
special-order the adapter from Crown.  
Fig. 1  
The CM-311AHS is the latest version of Crown’s  
patented Differoid® technology. Its cardioid  
pickup pattern rejects noise from behind the  
microphone and its noise-canceling ability rejects  
ambient noise at a distance.  
YOKE  
MOUNT  
Specifications  
BLOCK  
Lightweight and comfortable, the microphone  
adjusts to fit any user. It mounts securely on  
either earpiece of the popular Sony MDR-7506  
or MDR-V6 headphone. Two included foam pop  
filters reduce breath noise, and the windscreen  
reduces wind noise.  
Transducer type: Electret condenser.  
MIC  
Frequency response (typical):  
50 Hz to 15 kHz (see Fig. 2).  
Polar pattern: Cardioid (see Fig.3).  
Impedance: 75 ohms balanced.  
Open-circuit sensitivity, typical, close-talking:  
4 mV/Pa* (–48 dB re 1 V/Pa*).  
BOOM  
THUMBSCREW  
Operation  
Supplied with the microphone is a belt pack. It  
includes a male 3-pin XLR-type output connec-  
tor, a battery on/off switch, a programmable  
mic on/off switch, and a “Mic On” LED. The belt  
clip has been designed extra strong to prevent  
breakage and to keep it securely on your belt.  
The microphone is an electret condenser type,  
powered by phantom power or by the 9V battery  
in the belt pack.  
1. Access the battery by sliding open the battery  
cover.  
Power sensitivity, typical, close-talking:  
–42.5 dB re 1 mW/Pa.  
2. Insert a fresh 9V alkaline battery (Mallory Dura-  
cell MN9100 or equivalent) into the battery clip.  
The battery cover shows the correct polarity.  
Equivalent noise level (self-noise): 26 dB SPL typi-  
cal (0 dB=.0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted.  
S/N ratio: 68 dB at 94 dB SPL.  
Maximum SPL: 148 dB SPL produces 3% THD.  
Operating voltage: 9V DC internal alkaline battery (not  
supplied) or 18-48V phantom power.  
Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces  
positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of  
output connector.  
Current drain: 5 mA.  
Battery life: 110 hours.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
Connect the belt pack to the mixer using a 2-con-  
ductor shielded mic cable with XLR-type connec-  
tors. If your mixer lacks phantom power, either  
turn on the battery switch on the belt pack, or use  
a separate phantom-power supply (such as the  
Crown PH-1A).  
How to mount the mic on the Sony headphone  
Please see Fig. 1. As supplied from the factory,  
the microphone is ready to mount on the right  
earpiece of the Sony headphone. To do this, slip  
the mount over the yoke above the right earpiece  
and tighten the screws. You may want to route  
the mic cable along the headband and along the  
headphone’s coiled cable.  
Output connector: 3-pin pro audio (XLR type).  
If you’re using phantom power and the battery  
switch is on, the battery will automatically take  
over if phantom power fails. Turn off the battery  
switch when not in use to prolong battery life.  
Cables: 2-conductor shielded, unbalanced cable,  
4-feet (1.219-m) from mic capsule to battery pack.  
Use 2-conductor shielded mic cable (not included)  
between XLR-type connector and mixer mic input.  
Materials: High-impact plastic mic housing and  
headphone mount, steel mesh grille screen, brass  
boom, steel wire headband, high-impact plastic and  
steel battery pack.  
Finish: Satin black.  
Net weight: Headworn mic and mount, 2.3 oz.  
(64 g). Belt pack and battery, 6.1 oz. (173 g).  
If you want to mount the microphone on the left  
earpiece, please refer to Fig. 6 and follow this  
procedure:  
After 110 hours of use, or if the sound is distorted,  
it’s time to replace the battery.  
The Sony headphones might invert the polarity of  
your voice signal, making it sound weak or colored  
through the headphones. If this happens, you  
might want to invert the polarity of your mixer mic  
channel.  
1. Remove thumbscrew that holds boom in block.  
2. Pull block off pin.  
3. Slide block outer half off to the right.  
Dimensions: See Figs. 4 and 5.  
4. Reverse boom direction; place boom in block  
inner half.  
Included accessories: Microphone carrying case,  
WS-6 foam pop filter, WS-13 two-stage pop filter  
and WS-14 windscreen.  
Optional accessories: PH-1A phantom power supply  
(1 channel, battery or AC/DC adapter powered).  
Replacement parts: WS-6 foam pop filter, WS-13  
two-stage pop filter, and WS-14 windscreen.  
*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.  
After several hours of use, the foam pop filter can  
become clogged with moisture, giving a muffled  
sound. You might want to remove the pop filter  
periodically and let it dry. It can be washed in mild  
detergent and water. Additional WS-6 and WS-13  
filters for yourself or different users can be ordered  
from Crown’s Parts Department.  
5. Slide block outer half on from the right.  
6. Insert pin into block.  
7. Insert thumbscrew and tighten it.  
8. Attach mount to left earpiece yoke.  
 

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