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Samson CL2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Condenser Microphone...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CL2 Polar Characteristics ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    CL2 condenser microphone brings a high level of accuracy and audio performance. The CL2 is a pencil style, externally biased, true capacitor (condenser) pressure gradient micro- phone that excels in both live performance and recording applications.

  • Page 4: Features

    • Lightweight and compact, the CL2 can be mounted on any standard microphone stand using the included shock-mount or mic clip. • The CL2 matched pair kit also comes with a twin mic mount for stereo miking applications. • Rugged brass case construction ensures reliable performance in even the most demanding environments.

  • Page 5: Operating The Cl2

    A good mic pre with trim also will have a PEAK or CLIP LED. To set a good level on the mic, set the CL2 up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the mic trim control until you see the PEAK LED light up. Then, turn the mix trim control down until the LED does not light any more.

  • Page 6: Cl2 Polar Characteristics

    The cardioid pattern utilized by the CL2 is so good at rejecting signal not coming from directly in front of the microphone, you’ll find that use of the CL2 greatly minimizes feedback problems.

  • Page 7: Changing The Capsule And Pick-Up Pattern

    (on a slight angle) from the vocalist. This can often solve the problem without using an external pop filter. However, for a more reliable solution, the CL2 matched pair kit comes with two micro perforated pop filters which are extremely useful in reducing p-popping.
  • Page 8 The key to developing the best mic technique is experi- mentation, along with awareness of the general principle that, the closer your CL2 is to a signal source, the greater the bass response.

  • Page 9: Cl2 Applications Notes

    If you have a pair of CL2’s, try one posi- tioned at the fingerboard and the second over the sound hole.

  • Page 10: Wiring Guide

    Wiring Guide The CL2 can be connected to any mixer, mixer/amplifier, or mic preamp using a stan- dard microphone cable. As shown in the wiring diagrams below, connect the female XLR end directly to the CL2’s gold-plated connector and the other end (normally a male XLR end, although some mixers use 1/4"...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    133 dB (THD≤ 0.5% 1000 Hz) Power Supply 48V Phantom Power (IEC 268-15/DIN 45596) Current Consumption < 3 mA Dimensions ø 20 x 150 mm Weight 170g CL2 Cardioid Frequency Chart CL2 Omni Frequency Chart CL2 Cardioid Polar Pattern CL2 Omni Polar Pattern...
  • Page 12 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...

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