Samson C01U - C01 U Operational Tips and Techniques; Setting Signal Level and Gain; Preventing P-Popping Sounds; C01 U Stand Mounting Instructions

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Operating the CO1U
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 CO1U (the Right channel should be ignored). Arm the track
for recording, and adjust the input gain by using the software control in your com-
puter's operating system and/or digital audio workstation. To set a good level on
the mic, set the CO1U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the
input trim control 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 micro-
phone 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 CO1U
The CO1U 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.