Samson CM15P - Manual (Page 6)

Powering the CM15P and CM20P
The CM15P and CM20P are condenser microphones and therefore need to be operated by connecting a phantom
power supply. Phantom power is standard on most quality mixers. If necessary, an external phantom supply, like
the Samson S phantom, can also be used. The CM15P and CM20P receive the phantom power directly from a mic
connector or cable when connected to a mixer that includes a phantom supply. The power is sent OUT of the micro-
phone INPUT, riding silently along with the audio signal. Most mixers have a switch to engage the phantom power,
so be sure to check that the phantom power is on.
Microphone Placement and Positioning
The CM15P and CM20P have been designed to be placed on a podium or table top and connected to a standard XLR
connector. In order to reduce the occurances of "p-popping", always use the supplied windscreen. Since the CM15P and
CM20P have a uni-direction pick-up pattern, be sure to position the microphone towards the sound you want to pick
up, and away from sound you do not want to pick up. In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful
attention to the placement of your CM15P and CM20P and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you
are miking. All microphones, especially uni-directional or cardioid
Using the CM15P and CM20P
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