Samson C03 Owner's Manual

Summary of C03

  • Page 1

    0 0 -10db -10db multi-pattern studio condenser microphone professional microphones c03 0 0 -10db -10db.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Table of contents introduction 3 c03 features 3 operating the c03 4-6 powering the c03 4 setting up the signal level 4 using the pad 4 using the hi-pass 4 polar patterns 4 cardioid 5 omni 5 figure-8 5 microphone placement 6 p-popping 6 stand mounting 6 using the optional sp01 “spider” shock-mount 7 ...

  • Page 3: Introduction and Features

    Introduction and features introduction congratulations on your purchase of the samson c03 multi-pattern, studio condenser. The c03 features dual large, 19mm ultra thin diaphragm capsules which faithfully reproduce a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals...

  • Page 4: Operating The C03

    Powering the c03 the c03 is a condenser microphone and therefore needs to be operated by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers, outboard mic- pres and hard disk recorders. If necessary, an external phantom supply (like the s phan- tom by samson audio) ca...

  • Page 5: Operating The C03

    Operating the c03 simply put, proximity effect is the change in frequency response as the microphone posi- tion is changed relative to the sound source. Any microphone exhibits its best frequency response when pointed directly at the sound source (on-axis). Depending on the pickup pattern, the low f...

  • Page 6: Operating The C03

    Microphone placement in order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your c03 and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking. All microphones, especially uni-directional or cardioid microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as the...

  • Page 7

    Using the optional sp01 “spider” shock-mount sp01 shock mount threaded collar thumb screw 0 0 -10db -10db 7 threaded collar 0 0 -10db -10db using the optional sp01 shock-mount 1 2 for additional isolation, the c03 can be fit- ted on the optional sp01 “spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below the ...

  • Page 8: C03 Specifications

    Samson technologies corp. 575 underhill blvd. P.O. Box 9031 syosset, ny 11791-9031 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 516-364-3888 www.Samsontech.Com specifications type condenser microphone polar pattern super cardioid/fig. 8/omni frequency response 40~18000 hz sensitivity -40 dbv/pa (10mv...