Samson R21 User Manual

The
R211
can be connected to any mixer,
mixer/amplifier,
or
mic preamp using a
standard microphone
cable.
As shown
in
the wiring diagrams below,
connect the
female
XLR end
directly
to the
R21
's
gold-plated
connector and the other end
(normally a
male
XLR end, although
some mixers use 1/4" connectors) to the
mixer, mixer/amplifier,
or
mic preamp.
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The
R21
can be mounted to any standard microphone stand (using the
included
mic
clip)
or can be handheld; due to its unique mic
element
shock mounting, it
generates significantly less handling
noise than most other microphones.
If
handheld,
take care not to cover the any part of the head
grille
with your hand. Be aware of a
phenomenon
called
the proximity effect which causes a
noticeable
increase
in
low
frequencies (bass response) when a microphone is
close
to the audio source. This
can have positive impact- for
example,
it
will
cause your voice to sound much
fuller
when you sing close to the mic than when you sing at a distance. The
R21
is spe-
cially
designed to be used up
close,
since
it
provides a
built-in windscreen for
removal
of pops, sibilance and onstage noise. The key to developing the best mic
technique is experimentation,
along
with awareness of the
general principle
that,
the closer
your
R21
is to a
signal
source; the greater the bass response.
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R21 Frequency Chart
Every microphone has a characteristic polar
pattern that determines how well
it
accepts or rejects
signal coming from various areas around the microphone. For
example, omnidirectional mics accept
all signals regardless
of wherever those
signals
originate (in front of the mic, behind
it,
to the side, etc.).

Samson R21 Specifications

General

Type	Studio microphone
Microphone frequency	80 - 12000 Hz
Microphone direction type	Cardioid
Microphone input impedance	500 Ω
Microphone in	Yes
Device interface	mini XLR (3-pin)
Connectivity technology	Wired
Number of products included	3 pc(s)
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	169.8 mm
Width	15.88 mm
Height	53.97 mm
Microphone weight	217 g