User manual SAMSON C01U

[. . . ] PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES C01U USB Studio Condenser Microphone Table of Contents Introduction C01U Features Installing the C01U Getting Started with MAC OS X Getting Started with Windows XP Getting Started with Windows 98 Using the C01U Driver Software Setting a Good Level Using the C01U Driver Software Operating the C01U Powering the C01U Polar Pattern Microphone Placement Setting Up the Signal Level P-Popping Stand Mounting the C01U Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount C01U Specifications 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 Copyright 2005, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed June, 2005 Samson Technologies Corp. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www. samsontech. com All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson C01U studio condenser. The C01U features a large, 19mm ultra thin diaphragm capsule with an onboard high quality Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. [. . . ] Press Next to install the internal universal driver. (If it asks to replace a newer file with an older file, it is recommended to keep the newer file. ) 5. Windows will indicate that it has finished installing the device. 5 Getting Started with Windows 98 6. Windows will then install the other components of the USB device. Follow the same procedure again (figure 2). The C01U is now recognized as a Windows audio device by the name USB Audio Device (1). Each additional C01U will have a number added, such as USB Audio Device (2), and so on. To set it as the default device and change computer-controlled gain, access Control Panel (figure 3). Select USB Audio Device (1) as Default device under the Audio tab. The default device is used in simple programs like those for teleconferencing or Sound Recorder. In most pro audio programs you can select which device (or multiple devices) to use within the program itself (figure 5). To set computer-controlled gain, click the button with the volume icon. The Wave In window sets the computer-controlled gain or mutes the microphone. The gain in Windows 98 is limited to ­ dB to 0 dB, instead of +20 dB. This is a limitation of the Windows 98 drivers (figure 6). Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 6 Using the C01U Driver Software Installing the C01U Software The C01U can work with most audio software by simply connecting the microphone to your computer using the supplied USB cable. However, to take advantage of the advance features you should install the Samson C01U software. Just type samsontech. com into your favorite internet browser, look for the C01U driver link and follow the on screen instructions to download the driver. After you download the driver software, run the installation program and start to use the C01U software. Once you have the C01U software installed you can operate your C01U by following the simple instructions outlined in the following sections of this manual. Setting a Good Level One of the most important fundamentals of good audio engineering is setting proper levels. Even on a small typical mixer, or basic multi-track recorder, there are several controls that affect the level of a signal as it makes it's way from your sound source to your speakers and then, ultimately, the level of your headphone or monitor system. These include pre-amp gain, EQ, aux sends and returns, channel fader level, bus or group levels, and finally, the master fader. [. . . ] A good mic pre, like the C01U software control panel, also will have a LEVEL or CLIP indicators. To set a good level on the mic, set the C01U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the input trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up. Then, turn the input trim control down until the indicator does not light any more. For more information on setting the Input Gain with the C01U software, see the section "INPUT GAIN - Fader" on page 7 in this manual. P-Popping P-Popping is that annoying pop that you can get when the microphone diaphragm gets a blast of air from a vocalist pronouncing words with the letter "P" included. [. . . ]