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Copyright 2005, Samson Technologies Corp.

Printed NOVEMBER, 2005 - v1

Samson Technologies Corp.
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 516-364-3888
www.samsontech.com

Contents

Introduction 

1

Q1U Features 

1

Installing the Q1U 

2

Getting Started with MAC OS X 

3

Getting Started with Windows XP 

4

Using the Softpre Applet Software 

5

Setting a Good Level 

5

Using the Q1U Applet Software 

6

Operating the Q1U 

7

Powering the Q1U 

7

Polar Pattern  

7

Microphone Placement 

7

Setting Up the Signal Level 

8

P-Popping 

8

Stand Mounting the Q1U 

8

Q1U Specifications 

9

Summary of Contents for Q1U

Page 1: ...DYNAMIC USB MICROPHONE P R O F E S S I O N A L M I C R O P H O N E S ...

Page 2: ...Introduction 1 Q1U Features 1 Installing the Q1U 2 Getting Started with MAC OS X 3 Getting Started with Windows XP 4 Using the Softpre Applet Software 5 Setting a Good Level 5 Using the Q1U Applet Software 6 Operating the Q1U 7 Powering the Q1U 7 Polar Pattern 7 Microphone Placement 7 Setting Up the Signal Level 8 P Popping 8 Stand Mounting the Q1U 8 Q1U Specifications 9 ...

Page 3: ...d enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future With proper care your Q1U will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Serial number ______________________...

Page 4: ... the correct level You can also use the Low Cut Filter to remove unwanted low frequency rumble There s even a Phase switch so you can invert the signal polarity when using multiple microphones Since it is possible to adjust the level of the signal from the operating system prefer ences and in your recording software it s a good idea to be familiar with these con trols in the MAC or Windows operati...

Page 5: ...ognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver 2 To select the Q1U as the computers audio input open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu figure 1 3 Next open the Sound preference figure 2 4 Now click in the Input tab and select Q1U figure 3 SAMSON Q1U Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 Getting Started with MAC OS X ...

Page 6: ...such as Samson Q1U 2 and so on To set it as the default device and change computer controlled gain access control panel 2 Access Sounds and Audio Devices through Control Panel figure 2 3 Select Samson Q1U as Sound recording Default device under the Audio tab The default device is used in simple programs like those for teleconferencing or Sound Recorder In most pro audio programs you can select whi...

Page 7: ...ing a nylon string guitar despite the use of double moving blankets over the windows of your project studio But that s another story with another set of disciplines Start off by being aware that anytime you change any control in the audio path you are probably affecting gain somewhere Then be sure to carefully monitor the levels on your input and output meters to avoid a clipped signal You should ...

Page 8: ...h Pass filter for attenuating the bottom end frequencies The Low Cut filter allows you to remove the lower frequencies that you sometimes just don t want to pick up For example when you are miking a high hat you only want to capture the frequencies that the hi hat is producing Therefore by using the Low Cut filter you can reduce the amount of pick up from the low toms and bass drum that may leak i...

Page 9: ...1U s pick up pattern is super cardioid or uni directional which offers more rejection at the rear of the mic The uni directional nature allows for better separation of instruments in the studio and more control over feedback in live sound reinforcement When positioned correctly the super cardioid pick up pattern allows you to pick up more of the sound you want and less of the sound you don t want ...

Page 10: ...ndicator 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 Q1U software see the section INPUT GAIN Fader on page 5 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 Ther...

Page 11: ...ern Super Cardioid Rated Impedance 90Ω Power Supply USB 5V Current consumption 30mA Connector USB B type Dimensions Diameter 2 09 in 53 mm Total length 6 09 in 180 mm Weight 12 oz 370 g Specifications subject to change without notice Q1U Specifications Q1U Frequency Response Q1U Polar Pattern ...

Page 12: ...Samson Technologies Corp Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 www samsontech com ...

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