Samson CL7 Owner's Manual

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Microphone PlacementIn order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to theplacement of your CL7 and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalistthat you are miking. All microphones, especially uni-directional or cardioidmicrophones, exhibit a phenomenon known as “proximity effect.” Very simplyput, proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a micro-phone based on the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound source.Generally, you will get a bass boost when miking in close. When you point acardioid mic directly at the sound source (on axis) you will get the best frequen-cy response, however when you start pointing the microphone slightly away (offaxis) you will notice the low frequency response dropping off and the micro-phone will start to sound thinner.For most vocal applications you’ll want to position the microphone directly infront of the artist. The same may be true for miking instruments, however, youcan make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changingthe angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful tech-nique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano orother instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experi-ence are the best teachers in getting good sounds, so plug in!P-PoppingP-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphonediaphragm 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 anexternal pop filter. Some famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stockingstretched over a bent clothes hanger, which actually works very well. You canalso try placing the microphone slightly off axis (on a slight angle) from thevocalist. This can often solve the problem without using an external pop filter.Stand Mounting the CL7The CL7 can be mounted to a standard microphone stand using the includedswivel mount adapter. If you are using a U.S. 5/8” mic stand, you will need toremove, by unscrewing, the Euro stand adapter. Simply screw on the swiveladapter on your mic stand or boom arm. Now, loosen the thumbscrew andadjust the microphone to the desired angle. Once set, tighten the thumbscrewto secure the microphone in place.6Operating the CL7

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