The CL8 is a multi-pattern professional studio condenser microphone. It features a 1.1-inch dual gold-sputtered capsule with an ultra thin, 4-micron diaphragm that faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources, including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. Additionally, the CL8 features three pickup patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8. Cardioid pattern is ideal for miking applications where tight pickup is desired, and with the Omni and Figure 8 patterns you can mic multiple instruments, capture room sounds and expand your soundfield.
The Samson CL8 is a professional multi-pattern studio condenser microphone featuring a large diaphragm and dual capsules. It offers three selectable pickup patterns: Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8, allowing for versatile recording applications from vocals to acoustic instruments. The microphone includes a switchable 10 dB PAD and a switchable Hi-pass filter to manage signal levels and low-frequency noise.
| Diaphragm | 1.1-inch, dual-gold-sputtered capsule with 4-micron diaphragm |
|---|---|
| Pickup Patterns | Cardioid, Omni, and Figure 8 |
| PAD Switch | Switchable 10 dB PAD |
| Hi-pass Filter | 12dB per octave at 100 Hz |
| Phantom Power | 36-52 Volt |
| Construction | Solid Die Cast |
The CL8 requires phantom power, which is standard on most quality mixers and hard disk recorders.
The PAD switch lowers the input sensitivity by 10 dB when set to the -10dB position to handle high SPL signals.
The Cardioid pattern is recommended for live sound as it offers better separation of instruments and more control over feedback.