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Samson Q1U Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DYNAMIC USB MICROPHONE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Q1U Getting Started with MAC OS X Getting Started with Windows XP Using the Softpre Applet Software Setting a Good Level Using the Q1U Applet Software Operating the Q1U Powering the Q1U Polar Pattern Microphone Placement Setting Up the Signal Level...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Q1U 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 insures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top.

  • Page 4: Installing The Q1U

    Installing the Q1U Installing the Q1U is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the Q1U is USB compliant, you can use either a MAC or PC, connect the included USB cable and plug and play. You will be able to control your Q1U using the standard audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system.

  • Page 5: Getting Started With Mac Os X

    USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. 2. To select the Q1U as the computers audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu (figure 1).

  • Page 6: Getting Started With Windows Xp

    The Q1U is now recognized as a Windows audio device under the name Samson Q1U. Each additional Q1U will have a number added, such as Samson Q1U (2), and so on. To set it as the default device and change computer-controlled gain, access control panel.

  • Page 7: Using The Softpre Applet Software

    Q1U software fader. The fader control provides a range of gain from -62 to +48 dB. The Q1U can accept levels from most any sound source by using the INPUT GAIN fader. You can use the INPUT GAIN control to adjust the level of your input signal.

  • Page 8: Using The Q1U Applet Software

    For a variety of miking and mixing techniques, it may be necessary to invert the signal phase from the source you have plugged into your Q1U and Softpre software. When the PHASE switch is pressed in, the yellow LED will light showing that the...

  • Page 9: Operating The Q1U

    In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the place- ment of your Q1U 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.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Signal Level

    Q1U's Softpre control panel, also will have a LEVEL or CLIP indicators. To set a good level on the mic, set the Q1U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the input trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up. Then, turn the input trim control down until the indicator does not light any more.

  • Page 11: Q1U Specifications

    USB 5V Current consumption < 30mA Connector USB B-type Dimensions Diameter 2.09 in. / 53 mm Total length 6.09 in. / 180 mm Weight 12 oz. / 370 g Specifications subject to change without notice. Q1U Frequency Response Q1U Polar Pattern...
  • Page 12 Samson Technologies Corp. Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

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