Overview:
The Shure Microphone Drum Mount A50D is a microphone mount designed for use with drums. It features a screw-on mount to secure the microphone and is designed with rubber to offer more stability and ease of use. Use this practical microphone mount to perfectly position your microphone for optimum recording results.
- Drum Mount - Use this convenient mount to perfectly position a microphone on the rim of your drums.
- Any standard microphone clip fits on the mount with the included 5/8 – inch to 3/8 – inch thread adapter.
Install the Mount on a Drum
1.) Place the lower jaw of the mount under the drum rim as shown in the following diagram.
2.) After securing the mount’s lower jaw, lift the mount up until the groove in its upper lip clicks into place over the top of the drum rim. Make sure the mount is clamped securely over the top edge of the drum and under the bottom flange of the drum rim.
Attach a Microphone to the Mount
After installing the mount onto the drum rim, follow these instructions to attach a microphone:
1. Insert the thread adapter, slot side out, into the bottom of the mic clip. NOTE: The adapter also works with microphones that have an integrated mic clip, such as the PG56 (pictured below-sold separately).
2. Screw the adapter clockwise until it is flush with the bottom of the mic clip.
3. Position the mic clip over the mount’s thumbscrew. Turn the thumbscrew clockwise until the mic clip is firmly attached to the mount. NOTE: Do not over tighten.
4. Place a microphone in the clip.
5. To adjust the distance between the microphone and the drum head, loosen the thumbscrew slightly and slide the microphone up or down along the mount
NOTE: To minimize potential noise or damage from drum sticks, position the microphone outside the drummer’s range of stick movement.
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