User Manual
A50-58833-00002
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C‑1U
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C‑1U
Safety precautions1.
Detailed safety precautions:
Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the unit. Keep all safety precautions and operating instructions for future reference.
Water and moisture:
Condenser microphones are extremely moisture-sensitive. Never use
your microphone in close proximity to water (e.g. bath tubs, wash
basins, sinks, washing machines, pools, etc.).
Power supply:
Always use the power supply specied in the operating instructions.
Damage:
Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe
damage. BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any damage caused
by the user.
Service and care:
After each use, wipe the microphone down with a soft cloth.
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.
In exceptional cases, external interference (e.g. contact and electrostatic discharge) may affect the functioning of the unit and result in
audio or functional impairment. In any such case, please disconnect
the unit briey from the USB port and restart the application to return
to normal operation.
The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broad-
casting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance
between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for
all connections.
Directivity2.
Your C-1U features a capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern and is
ideal for recording individual instruments, vocals and speech. Cardioid
pickup pattern means that the sound produced by sources located in
front of the mic is strongly picked up. It is often used in recording situ-
Directivity2