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- Page 2 Copyright 2009, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed August, 2009 v1.1 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
Q2U can handle high SPL you can use it on drums or in front of a loud guitar amp. The extended frequency and fast transient response ensures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top. - Page 5 Introduction In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Q2U 2-in-1 USB 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.
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Page 6: Q2U Features
A desktop tripod stand, mic clip, 10 foot USB cable and 10 foot XLR cable are included to easily set up the microphone right out of the box. • The Q2U is perfect for recording voice, music, live instruments, podcasts, or for chatting and VoIP. -
Page 7: Q2U Layout
Q2U Layout 1. Windscreen – Dual stage grill protects the capsule and helps reduce wind noise and p- popping. 2. Capsule – Internally shock isolated, Dynamic microphone element with Cardioid pick up pattern. 3. LED – The dual color Power/Clip LED lights green to indicate power, and flashes red when the input signal is clipping. -
Page 8: Installing The Q2U
Windows in the following sections of this manual. Getting Started with Windows XP Figure 2 1. The first time you plug the Q2U into a USB port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling you it has “Found new Hardware”... - Page 9 Installing the Q2U 3. To set the Q2U as your default device for sound playback and recording, or to change its settings, click the Start button, click Control Panel and then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Under the Audio tab, you can select the Samson Q2U from the drop-down menus.
- Page 10 Options and then Properties (figure 6), and click the checkbox next to Microphone. (Figure 7) 6. To prevent system sounds from coming through the Q2U, select a different sound card for the system default, and then choose the Q2U manually within your DAW software.
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Page 11: Getting Started With Windows Vista
Installing the Q2U Getting Started with Windows Vista 1. The first time you plug the Q2U into a USB port, Windows Vista will install the universal drivers for that port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling you it has “Found new Hardware”. - Page 12 Installing the Q2U 5. To set the direct monitoring level or the playback volume in the headphones, click the Properties button in the Playback tab instead, and open the Levels tab. Adjusting the Speakers slider or pressing the pushbuttons on the mic changes the headphone level.
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Page 13: Getting Started With Mac Os X
The following example is for setting up the Q2U in MAC OS X . 1. To start using the Samson Q2U, just plug it in. The LED will light to indicate it is receiv- ing USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. - Page 14 You can set the Q2U to Direct Monitor mode to listen to the signal directly off the input of the microphone to eliminate the latency.
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Page 15: Operating The Q2U
1. Unpack the Q2U, and position the micro- phone on your desktop desk stand. 2. Set the Q2U’s ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position and point the end of the micro- phone towards the vocalist. 3. Next, connect your headphones to the PHONES output located on the bottom side of the Q2U. - Page 16 7. Set up a mono record track in your DAW for the vocal track. 8. At this point you want to set the level of the Q2U and there are few ways to do this depending on your exact computer set up. You can set the microphone’s input level in the Sound playback in Windows or in the Sound dialog box in the System Preferences if you are using the MAC OS.
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Page 17: Powering The Q2U
Q2U, will also have a PEAK indicator to show when the input signal is clipping. To set a good level on the mic, set the Q2U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the DAW’s or operating system’s input gain control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up. -
Page 18: Stand Mounting The Q2U
Operating the Q2U Stand Mounting the Q2U The Q2U can be mounted to a standard microphone stand like the Samson BT4, BL3 or MB1 using the included mic clip. If you are using a U.S. 5/8” mic stand, you will need to unscrew and remove the included Euro stand adapter. -
Page 19: P-Popping
P-popping (without the bad smell of old nylons) is to use a pop filter attached the microphone stand like the Samson PS-01. Using a pop filter also makes it easy to maintain a good level by keeping the vocalist at a constant distance from the... -
Page 20: Application Notes
Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the Q2U can be used to mic an acoustic guitar. The microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture. - Page 21 Q2U on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back. For stereo miking, use two Q2U’s placed over the drum set at a distance of three to five feet. You can experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you’re looking for an ambient or close-miked sound.
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Page 22: Q2U Specifications
Q2U Specifications Q2U Frequency Response - Cardioid Polar Pattern - Cardioid... - Page 23 Q2U Specifications Q2U Specifications Polar pattern ..... . . Cardioid Frequency Response ....50Hz - 15 kHz Element type .
- Page 24 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...