SAMSON CO1U User Guide

C01U

P R O F E S S I O N A L M I C R O P H O N E S

USB Studio Condenser Microphone

Printed June, 2005 - v1.2

Samson Technologies Corp.

575 Underhill Blvd.

P.O. Box 9031

Syosset, NY 11791-9031

Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)

Fax: 516-364-3888

www.samsontech.com

Contents

Introduction

1

C01U Features

1

Installing the C01U

2

Getting Started with MAC OS X

3

Getting Started with Windows XP

4

Using the C01U Driver

Software

5

Setting a Good Level

5

Using the C01U Driver

Software

6

Operating the C01U

7

Powering the C01U

7

Polar Pattern

7

Microphone Placement

7

Setting Up the Signal Level

8

P-Popping

8

Stand Mounting the C01U

8

Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount

9

Introduction 1

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C01U — Caractéristiques générales 1

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Installation du C01U 1

1

Mise en oeuvre sous

MAC OS X 1

2

Mise en oeuvre avec Windows XP 1

3

Utilisation du logiciel du C01U 1

4

Obtention

d'un niveau optimal 1

Utilisation du logiciel du C01U 1

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Alimentation du

C01U 1

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Einleitung 1

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C01U Features 1

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C01U installieren 2

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Erste Schritte mit MAC OS X 2

Erste Schritte mit Windows XP 2

C01U Treibers

oftware verwenden 2

3

Korrekten Pegel einstellen 2

3

C01U Treibers

oftware 2

C01U mit Spannung versorgen 2

Introducción 2

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Características del C01U 2

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Instalación del C01U 2

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Puesta en marcha con MAC OS X 2

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Puesta en marcha con Windows XP 2

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Uso del programa controlador C01U 3

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Ajuste de un buen nivel 3

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Uso del programa controlador C01U 3

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Encendido del

C01U 3

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C01U Specifications 3

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features a large, 19mm ultra thin diaphragm capsule with an onboard high quality

Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. The C01U is perfect for recording your

Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your DAW and start recording. For

features like programmable GAIN, Low Cut Filter, Input Metering and Phase switch.

The C01U faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic

transient response insures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from

full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your C01U will operate trouble free

for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided

Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing

Workstation.

just about any other sound source.

tional features like Programmable Gain, LED Input

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tions of this manual.

you programmable Gain and the digital Input Meter so you can adjust the internal

trols in the MAC or Windows operating system. Therefore, we recommend that you

follow the section Getting Started with Windows XP (and 98) or Getting Started with

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The following example is for setting up the

to indicate it is receiving USB power. The

from the dock or the main Apple Menu

4. Now, click in the Input tab and select

At this point you can begin using your micro-

phone, or if you want, you can use the C01U's

section,

Using the C01U

Software "

on

page 9 of this manual.

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The following example is for setting up the

The C01U is now recognized as a Windows

through Control Panel

you can select which device (or multiple

To set computer-controlled gain, click the

Volume button (figure 3).

4. The Wave In window sets the computer-

The gain is from –62 dB to +48 dB

(figure

4).

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The C01U can work with most audio software by

tage of the advance features you should install the

Just type samsontech.com into your favorite internet

you download the driver software, run the installation

software i

tions outlined in the following sections of this manual.

fader. That’s not to mention the level of the 5:15 train on its way to Pennsylvania

Also, remember your ear is the most sophisticated and calibrated piece of test gear

you have. So, setting a good level should be approached from a technical point of

view, and then confirmed, by a creative point of view.

The C01U has a onboard, digitally controlled analog INPUT GAIN stage which is con-

trolled by the C01U software Fader. The fader control provides a range of gain from -

Software

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VU METER - Input Level

To monitor the signal being sent from the

from infinity to Digtal Mximum or CLIP. The

the Input Gain Fader so be sure that you have

that set to the correct position for your sound

when you are setting your input level using

the GAIN control. Try to set the level

the meter reads about just below CLIP but so

that it never goes to CLIP.

The CLIP indicator will stay red until you clear

tures a Low Cut, (or

)

, filter for attenu-

filter allows you to remove the lower

frequencies that you sometimes just don’t want to pick up. For example, when you

filter, you can reduce the amount of pick-up

from the low toms and bass drum that may leak into the hi-hat mic. You can use the

vocals. In live sound applications, the

filter is especially useful for removing

provides a variable

filter that allows

you to adjust the exact frequency at which the low frequencies begin to roll-off, or

When the PHASE switch is pressed in, the yellow LED will light showing that the

Software

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The C01U is a condenser microphone, and like all condenser microphones, it has

the mixing console. The C01U receives its

the microphone to the computers USB port and the microphone is ready to operate.

The C01U features a power on LED, which will illuminate when USB power is present.

The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or “pick-up

, bi and uni-direc-

tional. Omni mics pick up sound from all directions, bi-directional (figure 8) mics pick

front of the microphone.

While omni and bi-directional microphones are very useful for a variety of applica-

tions, the majority of “miking” situations in recording and live sound require uni-

you don’t want.

the low frequency response dropping off and the microphone will start to sound

thinner.

the artist. The same may be true for miking instruments, however, you

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turing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in

You can adjust the C01U's internal digitally controlled analog Input Gain stage by

way, the purpose of the mic trim control is to optimize the amount of good signal to

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

There are a few ways to deal with the problem including using an external pop filter.

without using an external pop filter.

The C01U can be mounted to a standard microphone stand using the included swivel

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SP01 SHOCK MOUN

T

THREADED COLLAR

THUMB SCREW

THREADED COLLAR

fitted on the optional SP01 “Spider” shock

the SP01.

your mic stand or boom arm. If you’re

the microphone into the center of the

web, positioning the C01U onto the bot-

tom mounting plate.

threaded collar, rotating clockwise until

tight. (Figure 2)

the angle of the microphone and posi-

tion the C01U to the desired location.

Note:

thumb screw.

FRANÇAIS

Analogique/

Vous disposez alors d'un réglage de gain programmable, d'un filtre passe-haut, d'un

tion pas-à-pas et les caractéristiques techniques. Vous trouverez également une carte

Avec un entretien adapté, le C01U vous donnera satisfaction pendant de très nom-

Appelez Samson au 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) pour obtenir ce numéro.