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SAMSON Q7 user manual

1. Common and Cold Female XLR Cold 3 Sleeve Common and Cold Cold Hot 2 Togo Cold Hot Common 1 s ee fo older Points Male Phone X n Jack TRS m t D End View Common Female XLR Cold 3 Sleeve Common The Q7 can be mounted to any standard microphone stand using the included mic clip or can be handheld due to its unique mic element shock mounting it generates significantly less handling noise than most other microphones If handheld take care not to cover the any part of the head grille with your hand Be aware of a phenomenon called the proximity effect which causes a noticeable increase in low frequencies bass response when a microphone is close to the audio source This can have positive impact for example it will cause your voice to sound much fuller when you sing close to the mic than when you sing at a distance The Q7 is spe cially designed to be used up close since it provides a built in windscreen for removal of pops sibilance and onstage noise The key to developing the best mic technique is experimentation along with awareness of the general principle that the closer your Q7 is to a signal source the greater the bass response dB 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 Q7 Frequency Chart Every microphone has a characteristi
2. OWNERS MANUAL Copyright 2001 Samson Technologies Corp Printed Nov 2002 Samson Technologies Corp 575 Underhill Blvd P O Box 9031 Syosset NY 11791 9031 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 5 SO www samsontech com r AM N Thank you for purchasing the Samson Q7 Neodymium Dynamic Microphone The Q7 dynamic microphone brings a high level of accuracy and audio performance to vocal miking applications thanks to its low mass neodymium element The Q7 is a hand held dynamic microphone that excels in both live performance and recording applications Equipped with a linear frequency response for superior reproduction it is also designed to withstand high sound pressure levels Extremely sensitive it employs a tight super cardioid pattern to reduce feed back A special shock mounted element minimizes handling noise and provides additional protection Should your microphone ever require servicing a Return Authorization number RA must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson Without this number the unit will not be accepted Please call Samson at 1 800 3SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit Please retain the original packing materials and if possible return the unit in the original carton and packing materials Features The Samson Q7 utilizes state of the art microphone technology and is engineered to the finest detail Here are some of its ma
3. c polar pattern that determines how well it accepts or rejects signal coming from various areas around the microphone For example omnidirectional mics accept all signals regardless of wherever those signals originate in front of the mic behind it to the side etc In contrast directional super cardioid mics are specifically designed to accept mostly signal coming from directly in front and to reject signal coming from behind or from the side The super cardioid pattern is utilized by the Q7 as shown in the illustration below For this reason the Q7 excels in environments where there is a good deal of unwanted ambient sound it delivers those signals originating directly in front of the mic capsule itself while rejecting those that origi nate from behind The polar pattern also determines how prone a particular mic is to inducing feed back Feedback is that characteristic nasty howling sound that occurs when a mic is placed too close to a loudspeaker the signal from the loudspeaker is fed into the mic then into the loudspeaker then into the mic over and over again until an oscillating tone is generated Because the super cardioid pattern utilized by the Q7 is so good at rejecting signal not coming from directly in front of the mic you ll find that use of the Q7 greatly minimizes feedback problems 2000 HZ ee neeeeeeeee 4000Hz 1000 Hz 8000 HZ Q7 Polar Pattern Q7 Specifications Type Dynamic Frequ
4. ency Response 80 Hz 12 kHz Polar Pattern Super Cardioid Output Impedance 2002 Sensitivity 54 dBV pa 2 2 mv pa Connector 3 pin gold plated balanced XLR male Dimensions Diameter 2 09 in 53 mm Total length 6 09 in 180 mm Weight 12 oz 370 g Samson Technologies Corp 575 Underhill Blvd P O Box 9031 Syosset NY 11791 9031 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 service samsontech com www samsontech com
5. in features e Ultra sensitive neodimium element picks up all of the nuances of any per formance e Tight super cardioid polar pattern minimizes feedback problems and effective ly rejects signals not originating directly in front of the mic capsule e Extended range frequency response for optimum reproduction and exceptionally clear crisp sound e Special shock mounting allows movement of the mic element to greatly reduce handling noise e Rugged zinc alloy die casting case ensures reliable performance in even the most demanding environments e The Q7 can be mounted on any standard microphone stand using the includ ed mic clip e Withstands high SPLs lending itself to a wide range of miking situations e Included foam lined impact resistant carrying case for convenience when transporting the Q7 microphone from venue to venue Gold plated XLR Connector Microphone Placement and Tone Quality Listed are some common microphone placement techniques Use these sugges tions as a guide and let your ears determine what works best in your situation e Sound source less than 6 inches away from mic Full sound pronounced bass increased isolation from background noise e Sound source 6 inches to 2 feet away from mic Balanced natural sound less bass some background noise e Sound source 3 to 6 feet away from mic Thinner ambient sound Guidelines for Microphone Use e Aim the microphone at the desired source Keep un
6. wanted sound sources at a 135 angle from the front of the microphone see polar pattern e Place the microphone as close to the sound source as possible e Use the proximity effect to your advantage The closer the mic is to the sound source the more emphasized the bass response will be e Use a windscreen to suppress unwanted wind noise e Never cup your hand over the microphone grill Operating Notes e The Q7 will boost bass frequencies when the microphone is between 0 6 inches from the sound source As you move the sound source further away from the microphone the bass response will gradually roll off e The Q7 has a built in wind screen which protects against most wind and breathing noise Under adverse conditions such as high winds an optional foam windscreen Samson part number WS5 can be used The Q7 can be connected to any mixer mixer amplifier or mic preamp using a standard microphone cable As shown in the wiring diagrams below connect the female XLR end directly to the Q7 s gold plated connector and the other end normally a male XLR end although some mixers use 1 4 connectors to the mixer mixer amplifier or mic preamp Hot 2 Hot 2 Common 1 Common 1 Solder P io ae Points s amp View c T ee Viev 9 Male XLR Female XLR a Tip Hot Hot Common D a ove Points 5 Male Phone J ack TS _ End View

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