Samson Q2U Specifications

8Figure 6Figure 7 the Mute checkbox in the Microphone section on the right. If the Microphone section does not appear at first, click Options and t

9Figure 8Figure 9 Getting Started with Windows Vista1. The first time you plug the Q2U into a USB port, Windows Vista will install the universal dri

105. To set the direct monitoring level or the playback volume in the headphones, click the Properties button in the Playback tab instead, and open

11Getting Started with MAC OS X The following example is for setting up the Q2U in MAC OS X . 1. To start using the Samson Q2U, just plug it in. The

127. To set the playback volume in the headphones, adjust the Output volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box (figure 15) or press the pus

13Q2U Quick Start You will find a detailed description of the Q2U’s controls and functions in the follow-ing sections of this manual. However, if you

14Q2U Quick Start - continued 4. Plug the mini-B size (small) end of the included USB cable into the USB socket also located on the bottom side of th

15Using the Level ControlsThe Q2U employs Up and Down Level controls, which are normally used to control the level of the internal headphone amp, howe

16Operating the Q2UStand Mounting the Q2UThe Q2U can be mounted to a standard microphone stand like the Samson BT4, BL3 or MB1 using the included mic

17Operating the Q2Uresponse, however when you start pointing the microphone slightly away (off axis) you will notice the high frequency response dropp

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18The Q2U is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations. Below is a brief guide on using the Q2U in some typical applications:Voc

19PianoYou can achieve outstanding results using the Q2U on acoustic piano. Several placement approaches can be used depending on the size of the pian

20Q2U Specifications Q2U Frequency Response - CardioidPolar Pattern - Cardioid

21Q2U Specifications Polar pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid Frequency Response . . . . .

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2IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Q2U Recording Pack from Samson! The package contains all you need to get started recording, and

3In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Q2U 2-in-1 USB Microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its set

4Q2U Recording Pack Features• Dynamic Microphone with USB digital output and standard XLR analog output.• Full range, linear frequency response for

5Q2U Layout1. Windscreen – Dual stage grill protects the capsule and helps reduce wind noise and p-popping.2. Capsule – Internally shock isolated, D

6Installing the Q2UInstalling the Q2U is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the Q2U is USB compliant, you can use either a MAC o

73. To set the Q2U as your default device for sound playback and recording, or to change its settings, click the Start button, click Control Panel a