User manual BEHRINGER C-1U

[. . . ] Caution: Never dismount the screen holding the capsule, as this can damage the microphone!Never try to modify the printed circuit board inside your C-1U!This can lead to microphone damage that cannot be repaired. Any such attempt will void the warranty. [. . . ] To this end, you can rotate the mic in the stand mount adapter by loosening the screw somewhat and tightening it again. If necessary, you can bend the microphone out of its vertical position by using the hinge on the microphone stand. + Please make sure to handle the microphone shaft with at tention and care to avoid damaging the screw thread. In no situation should you ever apply excessive force. Of course, you can detach the C-1U from the stand mount adapter and attach it to a commercially available suspension mount. 4. Installing the microphone 4. 1 Technical requirements Your C-1U microphone comes with a USB connector. The audio signal is sent from the microphone to the computer through this connection. At the same time the computer uses the USB connection to supply the microphone with the necessary power. A connection is made by using the included USB cable with type-B connector. + Use only the included cable to ensure an optimal signal quality and a reliable power supply. Installing the microphone 3 STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C1U To operate the C-1U, your computer needs to meet the following system requirements: PC Intel or AMD CPU, 1 GHz or higher minimum 512 MB RAM USB 2. 0 interface Windows XP / Vista Mac G4/G5, 800 MHz or higher minimum 512 MB RAM USB 2. 0 interface Mac OS X 10. 3. 9 (Panther) or higher 4. 2 Initial operation Before you can use your C-1U, connect it to a free USB port on your computer. For initial operation of your C-1U, complete the following steps: 1) Power up your computer. 2) Connect your C-1U to a free USB port on your computer. + Your operating system automatically installs the required drivers. 3) Select the C-1U as input source in your preferred audio software application. Windows: 4) Adjust the recording level as required, using the Windows Volume Control panel. (Shortcut: Loudspeaker icon found in the taskbar) Mac OS: 4) Adjust the recording level as required, using Audio Midi Setup in Mac OS. Complete the following steps should you want to use your C-1U by default in other applications: Windows: = Select the C-1U in the pull-down menu of Sound recording by clicking on Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel and then clicking the tab Audio. Mac OS: = Select C-1U as Default Input found under the tab Audio Devices in Audio Midi Setup of Mac OS. 4 Installing the microphone STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C1U 5. Using the microphone To get the sound you want, try changing the mic position relative to the sound source or even move the microphone around in the recording room of your studio. Adjusting the angle at which walls face the sound source can also be helpful. Only when the desired basic sound has been achieved, should you start to use equalizers and signal processors, if any at all (remember: less is often more!). Due to the extremely linear frequency response and the high sonic resolution of your C-1U, there is no need for high-frequency "EQing" that can heavily influence the signal and unnecessarily increase the noise level. The C-1U provides that much-desired transparency which often gets lost during recording and mixing. 6. Warranty Find our terms of warranty at http://www. behringer. com. 7. [. . . ] Our products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. , registered in the U. S. [. . . ]