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                                  Q9U • XLR/USB USB Dynamic Microphone                                  

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Follow this simple quick start for a typical set-up to start recording.

Using the Q9U with a computer

1. 

Mount the Q9u on your microphone stand according to your desired 
application.

2. 

Connect headphones to the Headphone output located at the end of the 
microphone body.

3. 

Plug the included USB cable into the Q9U and plug the other end of the cable into 
an available USB port on your computer 

4. 

Set the Q9U as the input and output audio device by following the steps in the 
section “Windows & macOS”. (page 7) 

5. 

Launch your recording software.

6. 

Set the low cut and mid switches to your desired setting based on application and 
personal preference.

7. 

Create an audio track in your DAW. Note: Input names may vary depending on 
software. 

8. 

Arm the track for recording.

9. 

Set the input levels of the microphone by following the steps in the section “Setting 
Levels”. 

10.  Set the direct monitor setting by following the steps in the section “Direct Monitor”. 

11.  While singing/speaking or playing your instrument into the Q9U, adjust the DAW 

input gain control until the audio output is at a reasonable level (not clipping or 
distorted). NOTE: if you hear “garbled” audio it indicates the Q9U’s sample rates do 
not match your software, review the section “Windows & macOS” and follow all the 
steps one by one). 

12.  Press the record button and start creating. 

Quick Start - Connect to a computer

Summary of Contents for Q9U

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...y step instructions for its setup and use If your microphone was purchased in the United States you ll also find a registration card enclosed don t forget to follow the instructions so that you can re...

Page 3: ...Studio Reference Headphones Samson TOURtek Pro Cables XLR Mic cables Samson MBA series boom arms for tablemounting Samson MD5 mini round base stand for desktop Samson BL3 BT4 tripod base boom type mic...

Page 4: ...ern 3 Mute Button Press in to mute signal sent to both analog XLR and USB audio output jacks Mutes the output of the microphone to the computer and headphone output 4 Integral Stand Mount This swivel...

Page 5: ...applications 7 XLR Male XLR connector used to send an analog output signal to a mixer or other input device that accepts mic level signal 8 Headphone Output Zero latency monitoring from 1 8 Headphone...

Page 6: ...id switches to your desired setting based on application and personal preference 7 Create an audio track in your DAW Note Input names may vary depending on software 8 Arm the track for recording 9 Set...

Page 7: ...e recording levels 7 While speaking at a normal level adjust the Volume slider until all levels are visible NOTE this adjusts the internal preamp of the Samson Q9U 8 Press Stop Test to see the peak le...

Page 8: ...y into the Q9U headphone output jack to take advantage of this sophisticated design What is this thing called latency Latency is the delay time between recording and playback that all computer softwar...

Page 9: ...ures of this polar pattern to help you understand the many use cases for a microphone such as the Q9U The cardioid pickup pattern is the most widely used for studio and live miking applications It cap...

Page 10: ...Q9U to a boom arm Samson MBA38 as well as installation of the foam windscreen accessory We suggest using the windscreen for spoken word and other vocal applications as it will help eliminate plosive...

Page 11: ...ormance while blocking out unwanted background noise Small adjustments to placement can change the tone of the microphone For example pointing the microphone directly at the sound source on axis will...

Page 12: ...ivity XLR 57 dBV Pa 1 kHz Max Sensitivity USB 16 dBFS Pa 0 dB gain 1 kHz Self noise USB 23 dBSPL A max gain Max SPL 140 dBSPL Bit Depth Sample Rate 24 bit Up to 96kHz Power Requirements USB bus powere...

Page 13: ...ed durations can damage one s hearing In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing one should lower the volume to a safe comfortable level and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels Pl...

Page 14: ...B Duffy Ave Hicksville New York 11801 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 www samsontech com Having Trouble with your Q9U We can help CONTACT OUR SUPPORT TEAM support samsontech com Our experts can he...

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