Microphone Placement and Tone Quality
Listed are some common microphone placement techniques. Use these sugges-
tions as a guide and let your ears determine what works best in your situation.
• Sound source less than 6 inches away from mic—Full sound, pronounced
bass, increased isolation from background noise.
• Sound source 6 inches to 2 feet away from mic—Balanced natural sound, less
bass, some background noise.
• Sound source 3 to 6 feet away from mic—Thinner ambient sound.
Guidelines for Microphone Use
• Aim the microphone at the desired source. Keep unwanted sound sources at a
135° angle from the front of the microphone (see polar pattern).
• Place the microphone as close to the sound source as possible.
• Use the proximity effect to your advantage: The closer the mic is to the sound
source, the more emphasized the bass response will be.
• Use a windscreen to suppress unwanted wind noise.
• Never cup your hand over the microphone grill.
Operating Notes
• The Q7 will boost bass frequencies when the microphone is between 0—6
inches from the sound source. As you move the sound source further away
from the microphone, the bass response will gradually roll off.
• The Q7 has a built-in wind screen which protects against most wind and
breathing noise. Under adverse conditions, such as high winds, an optional
foam windscreen (Samson part number, WS5) can be used.
• Withstands high SPLs lending itself to a wide range of miking
situations.
• Included foam-lined, impact resistant carrying case for convenience when
transporting the Q7 microphone from venue to venue.
• Gold plated XLR Connector.
