Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone (Silver) - Manual (Page 12)

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Setting Up the Signal Level
In your digital audio workstation (DAW), create a mono audio track, and set it to the
Left channel of the C01U (the Right channel should be ignored). Arm the track for
recording, and adjust the input gain by using the software control in your computer's
operating system and/or digital audio workstation. To set a good level on the mic, set
the C01U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the input trim con-
trol until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator in your DAW light up. Then, turn the input
trim control down until the indicator does not light any more.
P-Popping
P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm
gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter “P” included.
There are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter.
Some famous engineers have relied on an old nylon stocking over a bent clothes
hanger, which actually works very well. You can also try placing the microphone
slightly off axis (on a slight angle) from the vocalist. This can often solve the problem
without using an external pop filter.
Stand Mounting the C01U
The C01U can be mounted to a standard microphone stand using the included swivel
mount adapter. If you are using a U.S. 5/8” mic stand, you will need to remove, by
unscrewing, the Euro stand adapter. Simply screw the swivel adapter on to your mic
stand or boom arm. Now, loosen the thumbscrew and adjust the microphone to the
desired angle. Once set, tighten the thumbscrew to secure the microphone in place.
Operating the C01U