Samson UB1 User Manual

UB1

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

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

UB1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the UB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 6

Operating the UB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 8

UB1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Printed September, 2007 v1.0

Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson UB1 USB boundary microphone! The UB1 is a low profile, surface-mount, boundary microphone featuring a fixed charge condenser element along with an onboard, high quality Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. The UB1 is ideal for mounting on flat surfaces like conference room tables, podiums and altars, as well as hanging on ceilings and walls. The minimally intrusive design allows the microphone to be used in applications where low visibility is desired. The UB1 features a permanently charged condenser element with a half-omnidirectional pickup pattern. Because the UB1 is omni-directional, it provides linear pick-up in a 360-degree pattern, allowing the unit to be placed on the center of a conference table to pick-up everyone seated. Although the UB1 is very small in size, all the electronics are contained within the body, eliminating the need for any external electronics pack. The UB1 is perfect for recording your podcast, conference, meeting, or any acoustic audio source on your favorite recording software. Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your software and start recording. The UB1 faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. A heavy Neoprene rubber pad is added to the bottom of the unit to decouple the microphone from the surface, helping to reduce unwanted pick-up noise. The UB1 is built using heavy-duty die cast construction with reinforced steel grill screen. Convenient mounting holes and hardware for hanging on walls or ceilings is included. A low reflectance, matte black finish enhances the stylish minimalist look.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the UB1 USB boundary microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

With proper care, your UB1 will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________

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. 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. If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty information and service.

UB1 Features

• Surface mount "Boundary" Condenser with USB Digital Output.

• Compatible with any computer based Digital Audio Workstation.

• The extremely detailed sound reproduction makes it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and just about any other sound source.

• High Quality AD converter with 16 Bit, 48K sampling rate.

• Works with universal system drivers for MAC and PC.

• Omni directional pick-up pattern.

• Solid Die Cast construction.

• 10 foot USB cable included.

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