Setting Up The Signal Level; P-Popping; Stand Mounting The C01U - Samson C01U Owner's Manual

Operating the C01U
can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the
angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful technique in cap-
turing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in
a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experience are the best teachers in
getting good sounds, so plug in!

Setting Up the Signal Level

You can adjust the C01U's internal digitally controlled analog Input Gain stage by
using the C01U software, or you can control the input gain by using the software
control in your computer's operating system and/or digital audio workstation. Either
way, the purpose of the mic trim control is to optimize the amount of good signal to
any associated noise. A good mic pre, like the C01U software control panel, also will
have a LEVEL or CLIP indicators. To set a good level on the mic, set the C01U 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. For more information on setting the Input Gain with
the C01U software, see the section "INPUT GAIN - Fader" on page 7 in this manual.

P-Popping

P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm
gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter "P" included.
There are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter.
Some famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stocking over a bent clothes
hanger, which actually works very well. You can also try placing the microphone
slightly off axis (on a slight angle) from the vocalist. This can often solve the problem
without using an external pop filter.

Stand Mounting the C01U

The C01U can be mounted to a standard microphone stand using the included swivel
mount adapter. If you are using a U.S. 5/8" mic stand, you will need to remove, by
unscrewing, the Euro stand adapter. Simply screw the swivel adapter on to your mic
stand or boom arm. Now, loosen the thumbscrew and adjust the microphone to the
desired angle. Once set, tighten the thumbscrew to secure the microphone in place.
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