Samson CM15P and CM20P Podium Microphones Owner's Manual

This document describes the features and usage of the CM15P and CM20P miniature cardioid gooseneck microphones produced by Samson Technologies Corp. These microphones have a flexible gooseneck design and cardioid pickup pattern, suitable for podium speeches and other scenarios.


Samson CM15P and CM20P Podium Microphones Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Samson
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
269 KB
Published
05 July, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Models
CM15P, CM20P
MD5 checksum
6813709092C08EA88820348764B2DD96

About this manual

The Samson CM15P (15-inch) and CM20P (20-inch) are miniature gooseneck condenser microphones designed for podium or table-top use. They feature a permanently charged element with a cardioid pickup pattern, providing good off-axis response while maintaining high feedback rejection. The units include an onboard 100Hz high-pass filter to attenuate low-frequency noise and come equipped with a standard XLR connector and a dual-stage windscreen.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • CM15P and CM20P Features
  • Powering the Microphones
  • Microphone Placement and Positioning
  • CM15P and CM20P Polar Pattern
  • Proximity Effect
  • Specifications

Specifications

Overall Length (CM20P)20 inches
Overall Length (CM15P)15 inches
Pickup PatternCardioid (uni-directional)
Connector Type3-pin male XLR
High-pass Filter Frequency100Hz
Phantom Power Range9 through 52 volts

Frequently asked questions

Do the CM15P and CM20P require external batteries?

No, they are condenser microphones that operate using a standard phantom power supply of 9 through 52 volts.

What is the purpose of the onboard high-pass filter?

It attenuates low frequency response to help remove background noise, stage rumble, and mechanical noise.

How does the cardioid pattern help with feedback?

The cardioid pattern rejects signal coming from behind or the side of the microphone, minimizing feedback problems when placed near loudspeakers.

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