Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone CL8_ownman.
Table Of Contents Introduction 3 CL8 Features 3 Operating the CL8 4-6 Powering the CL8 4 Setting up the Signal Level 4 Using the PAD 4 Using the HI-PASS 4 Polar Patterns 4 Cardioid 5 Omni 5 Figure-8 5 Microphone Placement 6 P-Popping 6 Stand Mounting 6 Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount 7 Specifications 8 Copyright 2004, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed October, 2004 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O.
Introduction and Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson CL8 multi-pattern, studio condenser. The CL8 features a 1.1-inch, dual-gold-sputtered capsule with an ultra thin, 4-micron diaphragm which faithfully reproduce a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. And to expand your miking options and recording techniques, the CL8 features three pickup patterns.
Operating the CL8 Powering the CL8 The CL8 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 CL8 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 CL8 Simply put, proximity effect is the change in frequency response as the microphone position is changed relative to the sound source. Any microphone exhibits its best frequency response when pointed directly at the sound source (on-axis). Depending on the pickup pattern, the low frequency response will increase, sometimes greatly, when positioned less than 12 inches away from the sound source (off-axis).
Operating the CL8 Microphone Placement In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your CL8 and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking. All microphones, especially uni-directional or cardioid microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as the “proximity effect.” Very simply put, proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a microphone based on the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound source.
Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount 1/ Insert the internal shock-mount washer into the SP01 with the curved side up. (Figure 1) Internal Shockmount Washer CL7 or CL8 SP01 Figure 1 Figure 2 3/ Tighten the SP01 threaded collar nearly all the way, then position the microphone and tighten the collar all the way. 2/ Place the microphone carefully into the SP01 and position the microphone straight into the threaded collar. Figure 2 NOTE: Be careful not to cross thread the microphone into the SP01.
CL8 Specifications Cardioid Frequency Response Graph Cardioid Polar Pattern Figure 8 Frequency Response Graph Figure 8 Polar Pattern Omni Frequency Response Graph Omni ni Polar Pattern Specifications Type: Polar Pattern: Frequency Response: Sensitivity: Cardioid Figure 8 Omni Rated Impedance: Minimum Load Impedance: Equivalent Noise Level: Cardioid Figure 8 Omni Condenser Cardioid/Figure 8 Omni 20~20 kHz -37 dBV/Pa -40 dBV/Pa -40 dBV/Pa 200 Ohms 1000 Ohms Max.
