Samson Q2 User Manual

A versatile new addition the the Q
MIC
“family” of microphones, the Q2 employs a tight unidirectional cardioid pattern to keep feedback to an absolute minimum in high SPL vocal and instrument miking situations. Its high energy Neodymium element pro­vides maximum gain before feedback along with superior sound quality and is enclosed on a special multi-axis shock-mount chassis to reduce handling noise. Featuring very clear and articulate sound, the Q2 also incorporates a transformerless design for extended low frequency response without distortion and aluminum humbucking voice coil for quieter, hum-free performance. It is equipped with a switch­able 10 dB pad for use with high SPL sources and a 12 dB per octave high pass filter to reduce rumble and other unwanted low end sounds. Manufactured with the highest quality components, th Q2, like the popular Qmic, includes a highly distinctive wind­screen / noise filter that greatly reduces wind noise, “pops” and excessive sibilance. Additional features include a gold-plated XLR connector and a special “Euro” adapter that allows the mic to be easily mounted onto metric microphone stands.
• High-energy, rare earth Neodymium element delivers high output and exceptional sound quality.
• Tight cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback.
• Transformerless design enables mic to reproduce extended low frequencies with minimal distortion.
• Lightweight aluminum humbucking voice coil rejects hum and preserves extended range of high frequencies.
• Vertical porting helps remove standing wave distortion.
• Switchable 10 dB pad allows use with high SPL sources such as drums and amplified instruments.
• Switchable 12 dB per octave high pass filter eliminates stage rumble.
• Triple-plated multi-stage windscreen for quiet performance.
• Multi-axis shock-mount mic element minimizes handling noise.
• Sturdy zinc-casting and a silicone “anti dent” provides additional windscreen protection.
• Foam-lined carry case, mic clip and Euro-metric
mic stand adapter.
•Gold-plated balanced XLR connector.
MICROPHONE
CARDIOID
Q2
Samson Technologies Corp., P.O. Box 9031, Syosset, NY 11791-9031 • Phone: (516) 364-2244 Fax: (516) 364-3888 www.samsontech.com
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ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S
SPECIFICATION
The microphone shall be of a dynamic type with cardioid polar pattern. The microphone shall provide its output on a gold-plated male XLR-type connector. Output impedance shall be 600 Ohms.
The microphone shall be constructed of a zinc casing and shall contain a triple-plated multi-stage windscreen and noise filter for the removal of pops, sibilance and onstage noise, an aluminum humbucking voice coil for the elimi­nation of magnetic field interference and true hum rejection, a Neoprene transformer cover for the reduction of microphonics, a high-out­put Neodymium element, and a multi-axis shock-mount to minimize handling noise.
The microphone shall be equipped with a switchable 10 dB pad for use with high SPL sources and a 12 dB per octave high pass filter to reduce rumble and other unwanted low end sounds. The microphone shall have frequency response from 50 Hz to 15 kHz, sensitivity of ­71 dBV at 94 dB SPL, and a maximum SPL of 137 dB. Dimensions shall be 1.8
(46 mm) head
length, 4.2
(107 mm) main unit length and 6 (152 mm) total length. Weight shall be 10.5 oz. (300 g). The microphone shall carr y a three­year warranty.
The microphone shall be a SAMSON Q2.
Specifications subject to change without notice. © 1998 SAMSON
Q2 SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 15 kHz Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V / 0.1pa @ 1 kHz): -71 dB ± 3 dB Max. SPL 137 dB Output Impedance (@ 1 kHz): 600 (Lo Z) High Pass Range: -12 dB/octave (HP switch ON) Attenuation Range: -10 dB/average (ATT switch ON) Connector: 3-pin gold-plated balanced XLR male Connector: 3-pin XLR male Dimensions: 6
• 152mm
Weight: 10.5 oz. • 300g
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