SAMSON 5KIT User Guide

FIVE PIECE PERCUSSION MICROPHONE KIT

PERCUSSION MICROPHONES

5KIT

Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed February, 2003
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P. O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

Table Of Contents

Introduction 3

Features 4

Mounting the QSNARE and QTOM 5

Using the 5KIT 6-7

5KIT Microphone Characteristics 8-9

Wiring Guide 10

Specifications 11

3

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the 5KIT percussion microphone kit from

Samson Audio! We understand that the sound of your drum kit is extremely personal

and important to your livelihood, so we carefully designed the 5KIT as a complete

solution specifically for miking your drum kit. The 5KIT includes the QKICK for your

bass drum, a QSNARE for your snare drum, and for your tom-toms, three QTOM

mics will more than “fill-in”. Special attention in the construction of the neodymium ele-

ments, together with precise capsule porting produces a frequency response that has

been carefully contoured for each of the specific drums in your kit. Thunderous low

end from the bass drum, crisp and punchy attack on snare plus thick and defined

tom-tom sounds are easy to get with this powerful complement of percussion mics. In

addition to the great sound, the QSNARE and QTOM feature an integral mounting clip

that easily installs on any standard drum rim. The multi-adjustable mounting clip

allows you to carefully position the mic and completely eliminates the need for exter-

nal mic stands which can be difficult to position around cymbal stands. Thanks to the

great sound and flexible mounting solution, the 5KIT excels in both live performance

and recording applications.

Should your microphone ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)

must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit

will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a

Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original

packing materials and if possible return the unit in the original carton and packing

materials.

Introduction

4

Features

The Samson 5KIT utilizes state-of-the-art microphone technology and each micro­phone is engineered to the finest detail for the drum it is to be used on. Here are
some of the 5KIT’s main features:

• Five piece percussion microphone kit including one QKICK bass drum mic,
one QSNARE snare drum mic and three QTOM tom-tom mics.

• The QKICK, QSNARE and QTOM are neodymium, dynamic percussion micro­phones, designed from bottom to top, specifically for the drums they mic.

• Extended frequency range, contoured and optimized for each drum providing
deep low end and snappy attacks.

• Integral, multi-adjustable mounting clip allows the QSNARE and QTOM to be
easily mounted on any standard drum rim, therefore eliminating the need for
an additional mic stand.

• Tight super cardioid polar patterns minimizes feedback problems and effective­ly rejects unwanted signals from other drums in the kit.

• Capable of withstanding high SPLs, lending themselves to a wide range of
close miking applications above or below and inside and outside the drums.

• The QKICK, QSNARE and QTOM employ ultra sensitive neodymium elements
that pick up all of the nuances of any performance.

• Lightweight and compact, the QSNARE and QTOM can be mounted on any
standard tom-tom and easily positioned to stay out of the way of your playing.

•Rugged Die-cast and ABS case construction ensures reliable performance in
even the most demanding environments.

• Included foam-lined, impact resistant carrying case for convenience when
transporting the microphones from venue to venue.

• Gold plated XLR Connectors.

5KIT Features