Samson Q9U User Manual

Q9U • XLR/USB USB Dynamic Microphone 12
Element Type Dynamic with Humbucking Coil
Frequency Response 50Hz–20kHz
Polar Pattern Cardioid (unidirectional)
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces
positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 and
positive digital signal
Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity (no weighting)
60Hz: 24 dBSPL/m0e
500Hz: 24 dBSPL/m0e
1kHz: 27 dBSPL/m0e
Impedance 250Ω
Max Sensitivity XLR -57 dBV/Pa (1 kHz)
Max Sensitivity USB -16 dBFS/Pa (0 dB gain, 1 kHz)
Self-noise (USB) +23 dBSPL(A) (max gain)
Max. SPL >140 dBSPL
Bit Depth/Sample Rate 24-bit/Up to 96kHz
Power Requirements USB bus-powered/170 mA
Analog Output Male XLR
Digital Output USB-C
Headphone Output/Impedance 1/8” (3.5mm)/ 16Ω
Headphone Power Output 38mW @ 32Ω
Controls Mute button, Low Cut switch, Mid switch
Body Construction/Grille Zinc Alloy/Steel
Accessories 2m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A
cable, foam windscreen
Product Dimensions 3.12” x 7.02” diameter
(79.5mm x 178.5mm diameter)
Product Weight 2.13lb (.97kg)
Specifications

Samson Q9U Specifications

General

Type	Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz
Connectivity	USB-C, XLR
Bit Depth	24-bit
Output	XLR, USB
Sample Rate	Up to 96 kHz