FIVE PIECE PERCUSSION MICROPHONE KIT PERCUSSION MICROPHONES 5KIT
Table Of Contents Introduction 3 Features 4 Mounting the QSNARE and QTOM 5 Using the 5KIT 6-7 5KIT Microphone Characteristics 8-9 Wiring Guide 10 Specifications 11 Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed February, 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: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the 5KIT percussion microphone kit from Samson Audio! We understand that the sound of your drum kit is extremely personal and important to your livelihood, so we carefully designed the 5KIT as a complete solution specifically for miking your drum kit. The 5KIT includes the QKICK for your bass drum, a QSNARE for your snare drum, and for your tom-toms, three QTOM mics will more than “fill-in”.
5KIT Features Features The Samson 5KIT utilizes state-of-the-art microphone technology and each microphone is engineered to the finest detail for the drum it is to be used on. Here are some of the 5KIT’s main features: • Five piece percussion microphone kit including one QKICK bass drum mic, one QSNARE snare drum mic and three QTOM tom-tom mics. • The QKICK, QSNARE and QTOM are neodymium, dynamic percussion microphones, designed from bottom to top, specifically for the drums they mic.
Mounting the QSNARE and QTOM Installing the QSNARE and QTOM to your drums with the integral DMC100 mic clip is easy. Follow the simple steps below to install the DMC100 mic clips to your drum kit. • First, get the DMC100 ready for installation. Release the tension on the upper and lower thumbscrews by turning them counter-clockwise. • Next, place the bottom claw the under the bottom edge of the upper drum rim, then push the DMC100 forward until you hear and feel it click into place.
Using the 5KIT Microphone Placement and Tone Quality When you position your mics on the drums, it will be easy to get a great sound since, in general, they are positioned so close to the sound source. You can make slight adjustments to the height and angle that will have an effect on the sound.
Using the 5KIT Application Guide The following section will describe some basic miking techniques for the various drums in your kit. Use this as a guideline, but remember every sound system, every room, every drum kit and every drummer is slightly different, so experiment around until you find the sound that’s right for you. Snare drum When you mount the QSNARE on your snare drum rim you’ll be well on your way to getting a great sound due to the close placement of the mic.
5KIT Microphone Characteristics Polar Pick-up Pattern 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.).
5KIT Microphone Characteristics QKICK Frequency Chart QKICK Polar Pattern QSNARE Frequency Chart QSNARE Polar Pattern QTOM Frequency Chart QTOM Polar Pattern 9
Microphone Wiring Guide The 5KIT mics 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 microphone’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.
Specifications QKICK Specifications Type Dynamic Microphone Polar Pattern Super Cardioid Frequency Response 50~16000 Hz Sensitivity -62 dBV/pa (0.8mv/pa) Rated Impedance 200Ω Max. SPL 147 dB (THD≤ 0.5% 1000 Hz) Weight 370g QSNARE Specifications Type Dynamic Microphone Polar Pattern Super Cardioid Frequency Response 50~16000 Hz Sensitivity -55 dBV/pa (0.78mv/pa) Rated Impedance 200Ω Max. SPL Weight 133 dB (THD≤ 0.
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