Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all ser- vicing to qualified personnel. WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.
–24 to clip. • Stacking Rubber Bumpers are included allowing several C que 8’s, or other Samson C Class units, to be stacked on top of each other creating a neat array of high quality signal processors.
14 STACKING BUMPERS - Sleek and highly functional, the rubber bumpers allow you to stack several C• que 8’s or other Samson C class units. Angled feet are also included, providing a convenient tilting mechanism that allows easy operation on worksta- tions or desktops.
REAR PANEL LAYOUT CH 4 CH 4 SAMSON POWER AC IN 18 V 500mA MADE IN CHINA AC INLET - AC power supply connector is here. CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone out- put for Channel 4. CHANNEL 3 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone out- put for Channel 3.
Operating the C•que 8 SETTING UP THE C•que 8 Setting up your C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier is a simple procedure, which takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and plug the provided AC adapter cord in the rear AC inlet, but don’t plug the power cable into a wall outlet just yet.
SETTING UP THE C•que 8 - Continued • Repeat the previous step for all Channels that have headphones connected, making sure to start the VOLUME knob completely counterclockwise and then slowly raising it until the desired level is achieved. If you have connected different models of headphones to the various Channel Headphone jacks, you may find that some require more gain than others to achieve the same volume.
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Operating the C•que 8 C•que 8 CHANNELS Headphone Output The C•que 8’s Headphone Output jack accepts a standard 1/4” TRS connector for easy interface with most professional headphones. Once the master VOLUME has been set, the channels output level is set by the VOLUME knob. EQ Shape Each of the four C•que 8 channels features an EQ SHAPE switch allowing individual equalization con-...
STEREO AND TWO-CHANNEL MODES All of the C•que 8’s four channels can be set to operate in two different modes: Stereo and 2 Channel. Stereo Mode Stereo mode is a normal operating mode where all mix inputs from MAIN and INJECT, maintain their stereo image throughout the signal path to each headphone output.
To do this, simply follow these basic steps: • Make a connection between one C•que 8’s Left/Right Link outputs and the next one’s Left/Right Main inputs. CH 4 CH 4 SAMSON POWER AC IN 18 V 500mA MADE IN CHINA...
(or lower sensitivity) headphones at the same channel Volume setting. Samson Technologies has no connection with any of these manufacturers, nor do we endorse any particular models for use with the C•que 8. This is simply a reference listing for your convenience. For more information about any of these headphones, contact the manufacturer directly.
C•que 8 Connections CUE MIX SET-UP FOR MULTITRACK VOCAL RECORDING LEAD VOCAL FROM CONSOLE DIRECT OUT OR AUX SEND SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW RHYTHM SECTION MIX FROM CONSOLE AUX 1 & 2...
Stacking and Tilting the C que 8 Stacking the C que 8 You can stack one C cue 8, or any other Samson C Class units, on top of each other by simply lining up the bumpers. Important Note: When stack-...
C•que 8 Wiring Guide Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector Insert Cable 1/4” TRS connector to two 1/4” can be used to connect a stereo signal to the Master Inject. XLR Balanced Wiring Guide...
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