Samson Q2/Q3 owner's manual. This manual introduces the features and usage methods of Samson Q2/Q3 microphone.
The Samson Q2 and Q3 are professional dynamic microphones designed for live performance applications. The compact Q2 serves as a versatile vocal or instrument microphone with a cardioid pattern, while the Q3 is optimized specifically for drum miking with a hypercardioid pattern. Both models feature transformerless designs, humbucking voice coils to eliminate interference, and distinctive multi-stage windscreens to reduce pops and sibilance.
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 15 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | -71dB+3dB (0 dB = 1V/0.1pa @ 1 kHz) |
| Impedance | 600 ohm (@ 1 kHz) |
| Connector | 3-pin gold-plated balanced XLR male |
| Weight (Q2) | 10.5 oz. / 300g |
The Q2 utilizes a cardioid pattern for vocals or instruments, while the Q3 uses a hypercardioid pattern optimized for drum miking applications.
Place the 10 dB pad switch in its 'on' position when miking high sound pressure level (SPL) sources like drums or amplified instruments to prevent overload distortion.