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- Page 1 CM12C CM12C CM12C HANGING MINIATURE CONDENSER CHOIR MICROPHONE CM12C_ownman.indd 1 1/17/05 9:19:35 PM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the CM12C Powering the CM12C Microphone Placement and Positioning CM12C Polar Pattern CM12C Frequency Response CM12C Specifications Copyright 2005, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed Jan. 2005 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
The microphone exhibits excellent rear rejection providing maximum gain before feed- back. The CM12C includes a steel hanger that allows the microphone to be pointed, and fixed, towards the position of the sound source. The microphone is supplied with a 30 foot cable terminating in a mini female XLR which con- nects to the included, PM5 power module with standard male XLR connector. -
Page 5: Cm12C Features
CM12C Features The Samson CM12C utilizes state-of-the-art microphone technology and is engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of its main features: • Miniature hanging Choir Mic • Mini XLR connector • Steel Hanging positioning bracket • Includes 30-foot cable with mini XLR connector •... -
Page 6: Using The Cm12C
In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your CM12C and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking. All CM12C_ownman.indd 6... - Page 7 Using the CM12C Microphone Placement and Positioning - continued 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. Generally, you will get a bass boost when mik- ing in close.
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Page 8: Cm12C Polar Pattern
In contrast, directional cardioid mics are specifically designed to accept mostly signal coming from directly in front, and to reject signal coming from behind or from the side. The cardioid pattern is utilized by the CM12C (as shown in the illustration below). For this reason, the CM12C excels in envi- ronments where there is a good deal of unwanted ambient sound—it delivers... -
Page 9: Cm12C Frequency Response
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Page 10: Cm12C Specifications
CM12C Specifications CM12C Specifications 30 Feet Element Type Fixed charge condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid (Uni-directional) Frequency response 50 - 18000Hz Sensitivity -40dB/Pa Rated impedance 136dB Dynamic range 112dB S/N ratio 70dB Power Supply 9 - 52V phantom supply Power consumption 2.5mA... - Page 11 CM12C_ownman.indd 11 1/17/05 9:19:42 PM...
- Page 12 Samson Technologies Corp. • 575 Underhill Blvd. • P.O. Box 9031 • Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) • Fax: 516-364-3888 service@samsontech.com • www.samsontech.com CM12C_ownman.indd 12 1/17/05 9:19:42 PM...