This PDF document describes the features and characteristics of the CL5 microphone, which was released by Samson Technologies Corp. in 2007.
The Samson CL5 is a handheld, externally biased condenser microphone designed for live performance and recording applications. It features a half-inch capsule with a gold sputtered diaphragm and a cardioid pickup pattern to minimize feedback and handle high sound pressure levels up to 148 dB. The manual covers powering the device via phantom power, setting signal levels, and proper microphone placement techniques.
| Microphone Type | True capacitor (condenser) pressure gradient |
|---|---|
| Diaphragm Size | Half-inch |
| Diaphragm Material | 3 micron, gold sputtered, tensioned diaphragm |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level | 148 dB |
| Pickup Pattern | Cardioid |
| Connector | Gold plated XLR |
The CL5 requires a phantom power supply, which is standard on most quality mixers and outboard mic-pres.
The microphone is designed to withstand high sound pressure levels of 148 dB.
You can use an external pop filter, place the microphone slightly off-axis, or use the included pop filters from the matched pair kit.