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PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES
Large Diaphragm
Studio Condenser Microphone
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Table Of Contents Introduction 3 CL7 Features 3 Operating the CL7 4 Powering the CL7 4 Setting up the Signal Level 4 Using the PAD switch 4 Using the Hi-pass Filter switch 5 Polar Pattern 5 Microphone Placement 6 P-Popping 6 Stand Mounting 6 Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount 7 Specifications 8 Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed December, 2003 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 51
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson CL7 studio condenser. The CL7 features a large, 1.1-inch, ultra thin diaphragm capsule which faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. The extended frequency and fast tran- sient response insures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to top. In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the CL7 Studio C
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Operating the CL7 Powering the CL7 The CL7 is a condenser microphone and therefore needs to be operated by connecting a phantom power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quali- ty mixers, outboard mic-pres and hard disk recorders. If necessary, an external phantom supply can also be used. The CL7 receives the phantom power direct- ly from a mic cable when connected to a mixer or other microphone input that includes a phantom supply. The power is sent OUT of the microphone INPUT, riding sil
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Operating the CL7 2 Using the Hi-Pass Filter The CL7 offers a user selectable hi- pass, (or low-cut filter), which you can 2 use to eliminate any unwanted low fre- quency reproduction. When the Hi- 10 pass Filter is set to the “flat” (indicated by the straight line) position, there is no effect on the signal. When the Hi- pass switch is set to the “roll-off” posi- tion (indicated with the angled line), a 12dB per octave low-cut at 100Hz is applied to the signal. This can be extremely useful fo
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Operating the CL7 Microphone Placement In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your CL7 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 “proximity effect.” Very simply put, proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a micro- phone based on the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound so
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Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount Using the Optional SP01 “Spider” Shock-Mount For additional isolation the CL7 can be fit- 1 ted on the optional SP01 “Spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below to install the SP01. • First, screw the SP01 shock mount onto your mic stand or boom arm. If you’re using a US 5/8” mic stand or boom, remove the Euro adapter. • Remove the CL7 swivel mount by rotating the threaded collar counter- clockwise as shown in figure 1. • Install the CL7 into the SP01 by fi
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CL7 Specifications CL7 Specifications Frequency Response 20 ~ 20000 HZ Polar pattern Cardioid Element type Condenser Diaphragm thickness 3 microns Sensitivity -40 dB/Pa Max SPL 147 dB Equivalent Noise Level 17dB Impedance 200 ohms Mininum Load Impedance 1000 ohms Power supply voltage phantom power 48V +/-3V Weight 1.1 lbs. (500 g) Dimensions Height: 7" (175 mm) Width: 2.125" (54 mm) Depth: 2.125" (54 mm) Specifications subject to change without notice. CL7 POLAR
