Summary of C01U
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Usb studio condenser microphone p r o f e s s io n a l m ic r o p h o n e s c01u.
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Copyright 2005, samson technologies corp. Printed june, 2005 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 table of contents introduction 1 c01u features 1 installing the c01u 2 getting s...
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1 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. The c01u is perfect for recording your music, or any acoustic audio source on you...
Page 4: Installing The C01U
2 installing the c01u installing the c01u is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the c01u is usb compliant, you can use either a mac or pc, connect the included usb cable and plug and play. You will be able to control your c01u using the standard audio interface controls in the m...
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3 the following example is for setting up the the following example is for setting up the c01u in mac os x . 1. Plug in microphone. The led will light 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...
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4 the following example is for setting up the the following example is for setting up the c01u in windows xp with service pack 2. Other versions may vary slightly. 1. Plug in microphone. The led will light to indicate it is receiving usb power. Win- dows will recognize the usb audio device and autom...
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5 the following example is for setting up the the following example is for setting up the c01u in windows 98. Note that the samson c01u is not fully supported in windows 98; the gain range is limited. It is still usable, however. This example is in windows 98 version this example is in windows 98 ve...
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6 6. Windows will then install the other components of the usb device. Follow the same procedure again (figure 2). 7. The c01u is now recognized as a win- dows audio device by the name usb audio device (1). Each additional c01u will have a number added, such as usb audio de- vice (2), and so on. To ...
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7 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 advan- tage of the advance features you should install the samson c01u software. Getting the software is easy. Just type samso...
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8 digital vu meter - input level to monitor the signal being sent from the c01u, there is an digital vu meter with a scale from infinity to digtal mximum or clip. The level displayed on the meter will be affected by the input gain fader so be sure that you have that set to the correct position for y...
Page 11: Operating The C01U
9 operating the c01u powering the c01u the c01u is a condenser microphone, and like all condenser microphones, it has internal electronics that require an active power supply. Traditional studio condensers are almost always powered by a phantom power supply which is usually derived from the mixing c...
Page 12: P-Popping
10 can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments by slightly changing the angle of the capsule to the sound source. This can be a very useful technique in cap- turing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and...
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11 using the optional sp01 “spider” shock-mount sp01 shock mount threaded collar thumb screw threaded collar using the optional sp01 shock-mount 1 2 for additional isolation the c01u can be fitted on the optional sp01 “spider” shock mount. Follow the steps below the to install the sp01. • first, scr...
Page 14: C01U Specifications
12 c01u specifications frequency response 20~18000 hz polar pattern hyper- cardioid element type back condenser type diaphragm thicknes...
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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.