PROFESSIONAL C01 A U D I O MICROPHONES Studio Condenser Microphone
Introduction In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the C01 Studio Condenser Microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed— please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
ENGLISH C01 Features C01 Features • Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser • 19mm Capsule with 3-micron diaphragm • Smooth and transparent sound reproduction • Hyper Cardioid Pick-Up Pattern • 36-52 Volt Phantom Power Operation with Blue LED • Internal Shock-mount • Extended frequency response • Solid Die Cast Construction • Swivel Stand Mount and Carry Case included 2
Operating the C01 Powering the C01 Polar Pattern The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or “pickup pattern”. There are three basic categories of pick up patterns; omni, bi and uni-directional. Omni mics pick up sound from all directions, bi-directional (figure 8) mics pick up the sound directly in front and back of the microphone while rejecting the sound on the left and right sides, and uni-directional (cardioid) mics pick up the sound in front of the microphone.
ENGLISH Operating the C01 can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful technique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage.
Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount • First, screw the SP01 shock mount onto your mic stand or boom arm. If you’re using a US 5/8” mic stand or boom, remove the Euro adapter. • Remove the C01 swivel mount by rotating the threaded collar counterclockwise as shown in figure 1. • Install the C01 into the SP01 by fitting the microphone into the center of the web, positioning the C01 onto the bottom mounting plate.
