SAMSON Q1U service manual

PRO

TYPE:

USB

MICS

MICROPHONES

PRODU CT DESCR IPTI ON

DYNAMIC USB MICROPHONE

Q1U

SERIE S

USB MICROPHONES USB DYNAMIC

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Q1U features a smooth sounding neodymium
element, capable of handling high SPL, cleverly
interfaced to an onboard high quality mic pre, Analog­to-Digital converter and USB output. The Q1U is
perfect for recording your music, podcast or any
acoustic audio source on your favorite DAW (Digital
Audio Workstation). Just plug in the supplied USB
cable, launch your DAW and start recording. For
expanded control, install the Samson Softpre applet
software and you’ll have additional features like
programmable GAIN, Low Cut Filter, Input Metering
and Phase switch. The Q1U faithfully reproduces a
variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic
instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few
and because the 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.

CATEGO RY

> High Quality AD converter with 16 Bit, 48K sampling rate.

> Downloadable Softpre applet for MAC and PC provide

additional features like Programmable Gain, LED Input
Metering, Low Cut Filter, and Phase.

> Super Cardioid pick-up pattern.

> Solid Die Cast construction.

> Mic Stand Mount and 10 foot USB cable included.

ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS

The Samson Q1U USB dynamic microphone shall be a
USB output microphone. It shall have dynamic neodymium
element. It shall have a super-cardioid pickup pattern. It
shall have an analog to digital converter built in. The output
shall be of the USB type at 16 bit 48kHz, intended to be
plugged directly into the USB port on a computer. The
Samson Q1U shall get the power for the A to D circuitry
directly from the computers USB port. A USB cable shall be
supplied with the microphone.

Q1U SPECIFICATIONS

Type ............................................... Dynamic USB Microphone

Frequency Response ......................... 50 Hz - 16 kHz

Polar Pattern ................................... Super-Cardioid

Impedance ...................................... 90Ω

Power Supply ................................... USB 5V

Current consumption ........................ < 30mA

Connector ....................................... USB B-type

Dimensions ...................................... Diameter 2.09” (53mm)

Weight ............................................ 12 oz. / 370 g

Total length 6.09” (180mm)

FEATURES

> Dynamic Microphone with USB Digital Output.

> Compatible with any computer based Digital

Audio Workstation.

> The extremely detailed sound reproduction makes it

ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and
just about any other sound source.

©2006 Samson v1.0 5/06

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

SERI ES DESC RIPTIO N CATE GORY

USB MICROPHONES DYNAMIC USB MICROPHONE DYNAMIC USB

Q1U

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