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5

Mounting the QSNARE and QTOM

Installing the QSNARE and QTOM to your
drums with the integral DMC100 mic clip is
easy. Follow the simple steps below to
install the DMC100 mic clips to your drum
kit.

First, get the DMC100 ready for instal-
lation. Release the tension on the
upper and lower thumbscrews by turn-
ing them counter-clockwise.

Next, place the bottom claw the under
the bottom edge of the upper drum rim,
then push the DMC100 forward until
you hear and feel it click into place.

Now, tighten the lower thumbscrew to
secure the DMC100 firmly to the rim.

Adjust the height and tighten the upper
thumbscrew in place.

Once the DMC100 clip is fixed in place
and the height is set, you can adjust
the angle.

Note: While adjusting the angle, you will
want to place the mic in a position that is
least likely to interfere with your playing
style. Because of the QSNARE and QTOM’s
pick-up pattern, and due to a phenomenon
called proximity effect, slight adjustments of
the microphone position and angle can
make a big difference in sound. For further
information on positioning your micro-
phone see the section “Microphone
Placement and Tone Quality” on page 6 of
this manual.

Connect the QTOM using a standard
XLR mic cable and dress the wire away
from your drum using the cable strain
relief.

Note: For more information on wiring and
mic cables, see page 10 in this manual.

Summary of Contents for SADK5

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Page 2: ...75 Underhill Blvd P O Box 9031 Syosset NY 11791 9031 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 516 364 3888 www samsontech com Table Of Contents Introduction 3 Features 4 Mounting the QSNARE and QTOM 5...

Page 3: ...sounds are easy to get with this powerful complement of percussion mics In addition to the great sound the QSNARE and QTOM feature an integral mounting clip that easily installs on any standard drum r...

Page 4: ...rim therefore eliminating the need for an additional mic stand Tight super cardioid polar patterns minimizes feedback problems and effective ly rejects unwanted signals from other drums in the kit Ca...

Page 5: ...ighten the upper thumbscrew in place Once the DMC100 clip is fixed in place and the height is set you can adjust the angle Note While adjusting the angle you will want to place the mic in a position t...

Page 6: ...by positioning the mics close to your drums however there are some basic principles and fundamentals that should be followed If not at least understood The 5KIT drum microphones have cardioid pick up...

Page 7: ...ut otherwise some of the sound will actu ally cancel Bass Drum The QKICK is perfectly happy positioned outside the bass drum for more of an ambient sound which is sometimes desired for recording or in...

Page 8: ...d ambient sound like a live sound stage they deliver those signals originating directly in front of the mic capsule itself while rejecting those that originate from behind In addition the polar patter...

Page 9: ...5KIT Microphone Characteristics 9 QKICK Frequency Chart QKICK Polar Pattern QSNARE Frequency Chart QSNARE Polar Pattern QTOM Frequency Chart QTOM Polar Pattern...

Page 10: ...mic preamp using a standard microphone cable As shown in the wiring diagrams below con nect the female XLR end directly to the microphone s gold plated connector and the other end normally a male XLR...

Page 11: ...NARE Specifications Type Dynamic Microphone Polar Pattern Super Cardioid Frequency Response 50 16000 Hz Sensitivity 55 dBV pa 0 78mv pa Rated Impedance 200 Max SPL 133 dB THD 0 5 1000 Hz Weight 150g w...

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