Samson C01U Pro Users Manual
USB Studio Condenser Microphone
Owner's Manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson
C01U Pro USB studio condenser microphone. The
C01U Pro is the follow up to the ground breaking Samson C01U, and is a product of Samson’s
position on the leading edge of digital microphone
technology. It features a large, 19mm ultra thin diaphragm capsule with high-quality on-board digital
converters, USB interface, as well as a headphone
output for zero-latency monitoring.
Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your
favorite audio software and start recording. The
C01U Pro faithfully reproduces a variety of sound
sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and
overhead cymbals, to name a few. It is also great
for VoIP, chatting and webcasting. The extended
frequency and fast transient response ensures an
accurate reproduction with linear characteristics
from bottom to top.
Whether you’re recording your latest song idea, a
podcast, or your band’s next big hit, the C01U Pro
is the simplest and most comprehensive solution for
high-quality recording on a Mac or PC. Just plug it in
and start creating!
In these pages, you’ll find a description of the
features of the C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser
Microphone, step-by-step instructions for its setup
and use, and full specifications. With proper care your
C01U Pro will operate trouble free for many years.
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. We recommend you record
your serial number for future reference. Please call
Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for
a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your
unit. Please retain the original packing materials and
if possible, return the unit in the original carton and
packing materials.
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Features
Professional 19mm diaphragm
with hyper-cardioid polar pattern
Dual stage grille
protects the
capsule and helps
reduce wind noise
and p-popping
Two-color LED illuminates
green to indicate power and
flashes red when the input
signal is clipping
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8” (3.5mm) stereo
headphone jack for connecting headphones for
zero-latency monitoring
Mic swivel with standard
5
/
8”
thread mount to attach to a
microphone stand
USB connector for
interfacing with your
computer or Apple
iPad device*
Included tripod stand
for desktop positioning
*To connect directly to an iPad, you will need to use the Apple iPad Camera
Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (not included).
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Quick Start
1
Affix the C01U Pro to the tripod base or microphone stand
using the included microphone swivel.
Position the microphone facing the sound source that you will
be recording.
2
Connect the included USB cable
into the USB socket on the bottom
of the microphone and into an
available USB port on your
computer.
3
Next, connect your headphones to the headphone
output located on the front of the C01U Pro. See
the section on “Computer Setup” on page 6 to
learn how to adjust the headphone output level.
4
Launch your audio software and select
the C01U Pro as the audio input and
output devices.
Set up a mono record track in your
software.
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My instrument is connected with:
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Mono 1
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Quick Start cont.
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Set the level of the C01U Pro by slowly raising the level of the microphone
while singing or playing an instrument into the microphone at the performance
level. If you see the peak indicator
illuminate red, your signal will be
distorted. Turn the microphone level
control down until it no longer flashes
red.
Mono 1 (Samson C01U Pro)
Input Source:
On
Monitor:
Recording Level:
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The headphones will provide a mix
of the direct signal that the microphone is picking up and the return
audio from your software. If you
want to only hear the audio back
from your software you will need to
turn off the direct monitoring (see
“Computer Setup” on page 6).
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Press RECORD and start capturing your performance!
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Computer Setup
Installing the C01U Pro is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Simply connect the included USB cable and begin recording. The following sections of
this manual provide detailed instructions on setting up your C01U Pro in Windows
or MAC OS.
Windows
1. The first time you plug the C01U Pro into a USB port, Windows will install the
universal USB drivers for that port.
2. To set the C01U Pro as your default input/recording device, or to change
its settings, open the Control Panel, Hardware & Sound settings, then click
SOUND. Under Recording tab, you can select the Samson C01U Pro from the
list of devices and press the Set Default button to set it as the default audio
input device.
3. To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then select
the Levels tab. Slide the control until the desired level is reached. If you Find
that the microphone red clip LED is lighting frequently, turn this control down
until the LED no longer flashes red.
4. To set the headphone level, select the Playback tab, open the C01U Pro
Properties, then select the Level tab and adjust the computer’s Master Volume
slider.
5. To turn direct monitoring on or off, open the Speaker Properties, select the
Level tab, then click the Microphone speaker icon.
Apple MAC OSX
1. To start using the Samson C01U Pro, simply plug it in. The LED will illuminate to indicate it is receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB
audio device and automatically install a universal driver.
2. To select the C01U Pro as the computer’s audio input, open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.
3. Next, open the Sound preferences, choose the Input tab and select C01U
Pro. To set the gain of the microphone, adjust the Input volume slider at the
bottom of the Sound dialog box. The Input Level meter will show the recording
level.
4. To set the playback volume, click in the Output tab and select C01U Pro,
adjust the Output volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box.
5. To turn direct monitoring on or off, open the Audio/MIDI Setup utility located
in the Utility folder inside the Applications folder. Select the C01U Pro, then
click the check-box in the Thru column in Audio/MIDI Setup.
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Recording Techniques
The C01U Pro is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations.
Below is a brief guide on using the C01U Pro in some typical applications:
Vocals
Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grille
is between 6 to 24 inches away. The closer the artist moves to the microphone, the
more the bass or low response increases; this is called proximity effect. To achieve
the fullest sound, the vocalist should aim the microphone center line towards their
mouth. If p-popping (turbulent bursts of air produced when uttering consonants)
is occurring, rotate the microphone a little bit away from the artist so that sound
arrives at the microphone slightly off-center. If space allows, it is preferable to prevent p-popping through the use of an external pop filter like the Samson PS01. If
recording a group of singers, ensure that they position themselves around the front
of the microphone close to one another.
Acoustic Guitar
There are a variety of ways that the C01U Pro can be used to mike an acoustic
guitar. Optimal microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument, and
what kind of sound you’re looking to capture. It may be necessary to experiment
with various positions to achieve full and balanced tone. When miking a standard
steel string acoustic, it is suggested that you begin with the microphone at a distance of 6–12 inches from the sound hole, positioned slightly off-axis, and pointing
towards the edge of the fingerboard. From this position, moving the microphone
towards the sound hole will cause the mic to capture more low frequencies. If,
instead, you wish to capture more high-end, or to remove any unwanted boominess,
move the microphone toward the fingerboard. Unlike a steel string acoustic guitar,
the sound of a nylon string acoustic guitar that is played by finger picking is usually
naturally warmer. To record an even, full tone, it is suggested that you begin by
positioning the microphone 3–6 inches above the center of the bridge. This will
help emphasize the higher frequencies and pick up the attack sound of the finger
picking. If the microphone is picking up too much low frequency from the sound
hole, move the microphone so that it is slightly off-axis from the guitar. If you have
a pair of C01U Pro microphones, try one positioned at the fingerboard and the second over the bridge of the guitar, or have one microphone positioned close to the
guitar and the second a few feet away to pick up the sound of the room, blending
the two sources together.
Piano
The grand piano is a very challenging instrument to capture, and can be miked in
a variety of ways. For close miking the piano, position the C01U Pro just inside
the piano, centered between the soundboard and the open lid. The closer you move
the microphone toward the instrument the more low frequencies the microphone
will pick up. For an ambient recording like that used in a classical performance,
position the microphone outside the piano, facing into the open lid. For a more
contemporary ensemble sound, place two C01U Pros in the piano, positioning one
over the low strings and one over the high strings at a distance of 6–12 inches
apart. When miking an upright piano with a single microphone, position the microphone just above and in front of the piano with the top open, centered over the
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Recording Techniques
instrument. If you have a pair of C01U Pros, position the microphone over the open
top of the piano with one microphone over the bass strings and one over the high
strings. You can also position two mics in front of the kickboard area approximately
8 inches over the bass and high strings.
Guitar Amp
Placement of the microphone when recording an electric guitar can impact the tone
as much as the choice of instrument and amplifier. Guitar amps are usually closemiked but consideration must be made for the type of signal the amp will produce.
While condenser microphones like the C01U Pro have fast transient response, they
cannot handle extreme high SPL’s. The C01U Pro should be placed approximately
4 inches from the grill of the amp. For a brighter sound, the microphone should
face the center of the amplifier’s speaker cone. By moving the microphone off of
the center of the speaker, the sound becomes mellow, rolling off some of the high
frequencies. To add more of the room sound, the microphone can be angled away
from the amplifier, or placed further away from the speaker.
Overhead Drum Kit
Because of its extended high frequency response and fast transient response, the
C01U Pro performs exceptionally well when used as an overhead drum set microphone. You can position the microphone approximately centered 5 feet in front of
the drum kit 12–24 inches above the kit. For stereo miking, use two microphones
placed over the drum set at a distance of three to five feet. Even though overhead
mics are mostly for the cymbals, you can get the entire kit to sound great with
just two microphones. You should experiment with the exact placement depending
on the size of the room and whether you’re looking for an ambient or close-miked
sound.
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Specifications
Frequency Response 20~18000 HZ
Polar pattern Super-cardioid
Element type Back condenser type
Diaphragm thickness 3 microns
Digital sensitivity
Minimum Gain -40 dBFS/Pa
Maximum Gain -4 dBFS/Pa
SPL 130 dB
Weight 1.06 lbs. (.48 kg)
Dimensions Height: 7" (180 mm)
Width: 2.125" (54 mm)
Depth: 2.125" (54 mm)
Shipping Weight 2.5 lbs.(1.15 Kg)
At Samson, we are continually improving our products, therefore specifications
and images are subject to change without notice.
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System Components
• Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone
• Microphone Swivel
• Tripod Stand
• One (1) USB Cable
• Owner’s Manual
Optional Accessory
• Samson SP01 Shock mount
Minimum System Requirements
Windows (PC)
• Windows XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
• 800MHz or higher, 256MB RAM or larger, USB port
Mac OS
• Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher
• 733MHz or higher, 512MB RAM or larger, USB port
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES
CLASS B. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION. SUITABLE FOR HOME OR OFFICE
USE.
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Introduction
Félicitations ! Vous venez d'acheter le micro de studio
à condensateur USB Samson C01U Pro. Successeur
du micro révolutionnaire Samson C01U, le C01U Pro
est le produit du positionnement de Samson à l'avantgarde de la technologie des micros numériques. Il
présente une grande capsule de 19 mm à diaphragme
ultra-fine avec des convertisseurs numériques intégrés
de grande qualité, une interface USB ainsi qu'une sortie casque pour un monitoring de latence zéro.
Il suffit de brancher le câble USB fourni, de lancer
votre logiciel audio favori et de commencer l'enregistrement. Le C01U Pro reproduit fidèlement une
grande diversité de sources sonores englobant les voix,
les instruments acoustiques et les cymbales, pour n'en
citer que quelques-unes. Il est également super pour
la Voix sur IP, le chat et la webdiffusion. La réponse
en fréquence étendue et la réponse transitoire rapide
assurent une reproduction précise à caractéristiques
linéaires de bas en haut.
Que vous enregistriez votre dernière idée de chanson,
un podcast ou ce qui sera le grand tube de votre orchestre, le C01U Pro est la solution la plus simple et la
plus complète pour un enregistrement de grande qualité
sur Mac ou PC. Il vous suffit de le brancher et de vous
mettre à créer!
Vous trouverez ici une description des fonctions du micro
de studio à condensateur USB C01U Pro, les instructions
détaillées pour sa mise en œuvre, son utilisation, ainsi
que ses caractéristiques techniques complètes. Avec
un entretien adapté et une ventilation suffisante, votre
micro C01U Pro vous donnera satisfaction pendant de
nombreuses années.
Pour faire réparer votre console, vous devez tout
d’abord obtenir un numéro de retour auprès
de Samson. Sans ce numéro, l’appareil ne sera pas
accepté. Nous vous conseillons de bien noter le numéro de
série pour toute référence ultérieure. Appelez Samson au :
1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) pour obtenir ce numéro avant de renvoyer votre unité. Conservez, si possible, l’emballage d’origine afin de l’utiliser en cas de retour.
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Caractéristiques
Diaphragme professionnel de 19mm
à diagramme polaire hypercardioïde
La grille à deux
étages protège la
capsule et contribue
à réduire le bruit de
vent et le claquement
des "p"
La LED bicolore s'allume
en vert pour signaler qu'il
est bien sous tension ; elle
clignotera en rouge lorsque
le signal d'entrée sera en
écrétage.
Jack pour casque stéréo
¹
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/
8” (3,5 mm) destiné
à brancher le casque pour
un monitoring de latence
zéro
Pivot de micro à prise Mic et
support fileté standard
5
/
8” pour
le fixer à un pied de micro
Connecteur USB
pour liaison à votre
ordinateur ou à votre
tablette Apple iPad*
Un trépied est joint à la livraison,
à poser sur le bureau
*Pour le connecter directement à un iPad, vous devrez utiliser le Kit de Connexion d'un Appareil photo à l'iPad d'Apple ou l'Adaptateur pour appareil photo Lightning vers USB (non fourni).
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Conguration rapide
1
Fixer le C01U Pro sur son trépied ou sur la griffe au moyen de
l'élément pivotant ci-joint.
Positionner le micro dirigé vers la source sonore que vous allez
enregistrer.
2
Branchez le câble USB ci-joint
dans la prise USB située sous le
micro, puis dans un port USB libre
de votre ordinateur.
3
Ensuite, branchez votre casque sur la sortie
casque situé à l'avant du C01U Pro. Voir le paragraphe relatif à la “Configuration par ordinateur”,
en page 6 pour découvrir comment régler le
niveau de sortie du casque.
4
Lancez votre logiciel audio, puis sélectionnez le C01U Pro comme dispositif
d'entrée et de sortie son.
Configurez une piste d'enregistrement
mono sur votre logiciel.
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Mon instrument est relié à :
Samson C01U Pro
Mono 1
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Guide de prise en main (suite)
4
Réglez le niveau du C01U Pro en faisant monter lentement le niveau du microphone
pendant que vous chantez ou jouez d'un instrument dans le micro au niveau de volume
que vous avez sur scène. Si vous voyez
l'indicateur de crête (peak) s'allumer en
rouge, votre signal présentera une distorsion Réduisez le réglage de niveau du micro
jusqu'à ce qu'il cesse de clignoter en rouge.
Source de signal d’entrée :
Enceinte de monitoring :
Niveau d’enregistrement :
Mono 1 (Samson C01U Pro)
Marche
5
Le casque restituera un mélange
du signal direct que le micro capte
et le signal audio en retour de
votre logiciel. Si vous ne voulez
entendre que le signal audio en retour de votre logiciel, vous devrez
désactiver le contrôle direct (voir
"Configuration de l'Ordinateur",
page 6).
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Pistes
Sans Effets Spéciaux
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Appuyez sur RECORD (ENREGISTREMENT) et commencez à capter votre prestation!
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