Samson C-Control Owner's Manual - page 16
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Operating the C•control
TALKBACK SECTION
TALKBACK MICROPHONE
The C control features an internal condenser microphone located on the front panel, which can be
used to record an audio cue on the connected 2-tracks, or to communicate with other musicians, or
other talent, listening to the mix on the EXTERNAL CUE outputs. The following sections detail how to
route the signal, and control the level of the TALKBACK MICROPHONE.
Talk To 2-Track
The TALK TO 2-Track switch is used to assign the TALKBACK MIC to the 2-
Track outputs. This allows the engineers and producers in the studio control
room to record an audio cue on the any of the connected 2-Track recorders.
The TALK TO 2-track switch has a “momentary” action, so you must press
and hold the switch while talking or recording the TALKBACK MIC to the 2-
tracks.
Talk To Cue
The TALK TO CUE switch is used to assign the TALKBACK MIC to the EXTERNAL CUE output. This
allows the engineers and producers in the studio control room to communicate with the musicians in
the recording room. The TALK TO CUE switch has a “momentary” action, so you must press and hold
the switch while talking or recording the TALKBACK MIC.
Talkback Level
The TALKBACK LEVEL control is used to adjust the volume of the signal that is picked up from the
internal TALKBACK MICROPHONE. Keep in mind that there is more than likely someone monitoring
the EXTERNAL CUE output on headphones when you press TALK TO CUE, so be sure to start at a
low level. When using the Talk to 2-track switch, adjust the level of the TALKBACK MICROPHONE by
checking the connected 2-tracks input level meters.
Using The Remote Talkback Function
You can remote control the Talkback switch by using a momentary switch connected to the TALK
REMOTE jack located on the rear panel. A standard footswitch, available at your local music retailer, or
wired remote switches like the Switchcraft SERIES ED900 can be used to conveniently engage the
talkback circuit without actually touching the C control. Below is a wiring diagram for the REMOTE
TALK switch.
TALKBACK
LEVEL
MIC
TALK TO
2TK
TALK TO
CUE
0
10
CON
SA
TALKBACK
29
31
30
29
31
30
32
32
NORMALLY
OPEN MOMENTERY
SWITCH
REMOTE TALKBACK SWITCH WIREING
Tip (+)
Sleeve (common)