PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
Table Of Contents Introduction 3 CL7 Features 3 Operating the CL7 Powering the CL7 Setting up the Signal Level Using the PAD switch Using the Hi-pass Filter switch Polar Pattern Microphone Placement P-Popping Stand Mounting 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount Specifications 7 8 Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed December, 2003 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson CL7 studio condenser. The CL7 features a large, 1.1-inch, ultra thin diaphragm capsule which faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. The extended frequency and fast transient response insures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top.
Operating the CL7 Powering the CL7 The CL7 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 can also be used. The CL7 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 CL7 2 Using the Hi-Pass Filter The CL7 offers a user selectable hipass, (or low-cut filter), which you can use to eliminate any unwanted low frequency reproduction. When the Hipass Filter is set to the “flat” (indicated by the straight line) position, there is no effect on the signal. When the Hipass switch is set to the “roll-off” position (indicated with the angled line), a 12dB per octave low-cut at 100Hz is applied to the signal.
Operating the CL7 Microphone Placement In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your CL7 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 “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 Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount For additional isolation the CL7 can be fitted on the optional SP01 “Spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below to install the SP01. • 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 CL7 swivel mount by rotating the threaded collar counterclockwise as shown in figure 1.
CL7 Specifications CL7 Specifications Frequency Response Polar pattern Element type Diaphragm thickness Sensitivity Max SPL Equivalent Noise Level Impedance Mininum Load Impedance Power supply voltage Weight Dimensions 20 ~ 20000 HZ Cardioid Condenser 3 microns -40 dB/Pa 147 dB 17dB 200 ohms 1000 ohms phantom power 48V +/-3V 1.1 lbs. (500 g) Height: 7" (175 mm) Width: 2.125" (54 mm) Depth: 2.125" (54 mm) Specifications subject to change without notice.
