Condenser Microphone PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES CL5
Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating the CL5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 CL5 Polar Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CL5 Condenser Microphone from Samson Audio. The CL5 is a handheld, externally biased, true capacitor (condenser) pressure gradient microphone that excels in both live performance and recording applications. Designed for the discriminating artist and sound engineer, the CL5 provides the warmth, presence, air and detail of a highend studio condenser in a convenient handheld body, ideal for on stage applications.
Features CL5 Features The Samson CL5 condenser has been produced using state-of-the-art microphone technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • Extended range linear frequency response for optimum reproduction and exceptionally clear, crisp sound with great transient response. • Ultra sensitive, low mass capsules featuring three micron, gold-sputtered diaphragms capture up all of the nuances of any performance.
Operating the CL5 Powering the CL5 The CL5 is a condenser microphone and therefore needs to be operated by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers, outboard mic-pres and hard disk recorders. If necessary, an external phantom supply (like the S phantom by Samson Audio) can also be used. The CL5 receives the phantom power directly from a mic cable when connected to a mixer or other microphone input that includes a phantom supply.
Operating the CL5 CL5 Polar Characteristics Every microphone has a characteristic polar pattern that determines how well it accepts or rejects signal coming from various areas around the microphone. For example, bi-directional or figure-eight microphones pick up directly from the front and back while rejecting the signal at the sides and omnidirectional microphones accept all signals regardless of where those signals originate (in front of the mic, behind it, to the side, etc.).
Operating the CL5 P-Popping P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter “P” included. There are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter. Some famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stocking over a bent clothes hanger, which actually works very well. You can also try placing the microphone slightly off axis (on a slight angle) from the vocalist.
CL5 Applications Notes Application Notes The CL5 is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations. Below is a brief guide on using the CL5 in some typical applications: Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the CL5 can be used to mic an acoustic guitar. The microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture, for example the tonal quality you want to focus on, and how much finger slide or pick noise you may or may not want.
Wiring Guide The CL5 can be connected to any mixer, mixer/amplifier, or mic preamp using a standard microphone cable. We recommend a high quality low noise mic cable like the Samson Tourtek TM20. Below is the wiring diagram for a standard mic cable if you choose to wire your own.
Specifications CL5 Specifications Type Polar Pattern Frequency Response Sensitivity Rated Impedance Equivalent Noise level Max. SPL Cardioid Power Supply Current Consumption Dimensions Weight Condenser Cardioid 20~20000 Hz -48 dBV/pa (14.1mv/pa) 50Ω 19 dB (A weighted IEC/DIN 651) 148 dB (THD≤ 0.5% 1000 Hz) 48V Phantom Power (IEC 268-15/DIN 45596) < 3.5 mA ø 45 x 175 mm 250g CL5 Cardioid Frequency Chart CL5 Cardioid Polar Pattern Samson Technologies Corp.
