Setting Up the Signal Level, Popping | Samson C01 instruction

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Operating the C01

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 tech- nique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experi- ence are the best teachers in getting good sounds, so plug in!

Setting Up the Signal Level

When connecting the C01 to a mixer or recorder input, be sure that the input is of microphone level. Also, be sure that the phantom power is engaged as explained the previous section “Powering the C01”. Most mixers and recorders of reasonable quality will offer a microphone input with mic trim (usual called Trim or Gain) control. The purpose of the mic trim control is to optimize the amount of good signal to any noise associated with the mixers electronics. A good mic pre with trim also will have a PEAK or CLIP LED. To set a good level on the mic, set the C01 up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the mic trim control until you see the PEAK LED light up. Then, turn the mix trim control down until the LED does not light any more. On most mixers the ideal setting is that the trim control is turned up as much as possible without lighting the PEAK LED.

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 C01

The C01 can be mounted to a standard microphone stand using the included swivel mount adapter. If you are using a US 5/8” mic stand, you will need to remove, by unscrewing, the Euro stand adapter. Simply screw on the swivel adapter on 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.