Rockville RMC-XLR High Performance Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphone - Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Rockville RMC-XLR Hand Held Dynamic Vocal Microphone. Please read this guide carefully for proper use of your Rockville RMC-XLR High Performance Hand Held Dynamic Vocal Microphone. Should you need assistance, please call our technical help line at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.

Handling Instructions

Do not cover any part of the microphone grill with your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone performance.
Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source (such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from unwanted sources.
Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired sound source.
Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.
For better gain before feedback, use fewer microphones.
Keep the distance between microphones at least three times the distance from each microphone to its source (the "three to one rule").
Place microphones as far as possible from reflective surfaces.
Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.
Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical noise and vibration.

What's Inside

Full metal wired mic
Mic cable, XLR to XLR, 100% OFC Copper
Mic cable, XLR to 1/4", 100% OFC Copper
Mic clip
Plastic carry case
Owner's manual
Warranty

Connections

The RMC-XLR microphone connects via a 3-pin balanced XLR connector.

The pinout for the XLR connector is:

Pin 1: ground / shield
Pin 2: hot (+ve)
Pin 3: cold (-ve)

This microphone can be used for balanced and unbalanced applications. For balanced XLR connections, use an XLR cable. For unbalanced connections, use a 1/4" TS jack plug to a female XLR cable. Be aware that when using a run longer than 16ft, you may encounter humming caused by stray magnetic fields from power cables, lighting cables, and other electric appliances.

Proper Microphone Usage

The closer you are to the microphone, the deeper and richer your voice will sound. When your mouth is two inches or less from the microphone, there is a significant increase to low frequencies, giving your voice a bass-heavy sound. This is known as the proximity effect.

Singing directly into the microphone will pick up on your breathing as well as overemphasize certain sounds when speaking or singing. To achieve a well-balanced sound, sing or talk to one side of or above and across the microphone's top. This will give your voice a well-balanced, natural sound.

Feedback means that the sound from a speaker is picked up by the microphone, sent back to the amplifier, and then out through the speakers. At certain volume levels, the system will make undesired noises. To increase gain before feedback, this microphone has a supercardioid pattern. This means that its sensitivity to sound is at its highest when the sound comes from the front of the microphone (facing you). This also minimizes pickup of sounds from the sides or rear.

Tips for Minimizing Feedback

To minimize feedback, avoid operating the microphones in close proximity of or in front of speakers. [Visual guide: The first panel shows a microphone positioned too close to a speaker, indicating a feedback risk. The second panel shows a person singing into a microphone correctly positioned. The third panel shows a microphone crossed out in front of speakers, indicating an incorrect setup.]

Feedback can also be caused by the acoustics of the venue. In these instances, the proximity effect may cause feedback. In most cases, simply moving a little away from the microphone may resolve the issue.

Avoid having more than two people sharing a microphone. Singing into the microphone at an angle wider than 30° may require bringing up the microphone fader level high enough to cause feedback.

Specifications

Microphone

Type: Dynamic vocal microphone
Cartridge: M-56 Cartridge
Construction: Full metal body with rugged construction
Type: dynamic
Magnet: Neodymium magnet
Grill: Steel mesh grill
Switch: On/Off switch
Polar Pattern: Uni-directional
Sound Reproduction: Natural sound reproduction
Finish: Beautiful black finish
Frequency Response: 80 - 13Khz
Impedance: 600 Ohms ± 30%
Sensitivity: -72 ± 3dB

Cables

Includes: XLR to XLR Cable, XLR to 1/4", Cable
Length: 10 Feet
Material: 100% OFC (oxygen free copper)
Signal Quality: Cables deliver crystal clear distortion free signal
Cable Thickness: 5.5mm thick with cover (22 AWG standard mic cable)
Connectors: XLR cable connectors are very solid and durable

Mic Clip

Type: Heavy duty standard size microphone clip
Mounting: Stand mountable
Construction: Solid plastic construction with copper inside
Color: Black color

Case

Type: High quality plastic carry case
Capacity: Comfortably holds microphone and mic cable during transport

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
No sound	Ensure power mixer or amplifier is on. Check that the master volume is not set to 0. Check all connections to ensure everything is properly connected. Check cables for cuts, nicks, or any other defects.
Distortion	Gains not set properly. Mixer input sensitivity is too high.
Dull sound	Clean internal and external windscreens.

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