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C03U MUL TI-PA TTERN USB CONDENSER MICROPHONE...
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In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the C03U Studio Condenser Microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
Installing the C03U is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the C03U 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 C03U using the standard audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system.
USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. 2.To select the C03U as the computers audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu (figure 1).
Getting Started with Windows XP The following example is for setting up the C03U in Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Other versions may vary slightly. 1. Plug in microphone. The LED will light to Figure 1 indicate it is receiving USB power. Win-...
C03U software fader. The fader control provides a range of gain from -62 to +48 dB. The C03U can accept levels from most any sound source by using the INPUT GAIN fader. You can use the INPUT GAIN control to adjust the level of your input signal.
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The C03U receives its power from the USB bus. Simply connect the microphone to the computers USB port and the microphone is ready to operate. The C03U features a power on LED, which will illuminate when USB power is present.
(Sound Pressure Level). Using the Hi-Pass Filter The C03U offers a user selectable hi-pass, or low-cut filter, which you can use to elimi- nate any unwanted low frequency reproduction. When the Hi-pass Filter is is set to the “flat” (indicated by the straight line) position, there is no effect on the signal.
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Omni, or omni-directional, microphones pick up sound from all directions. To select the Omni pickup pattern, set the C03U’s pattern selection switch to the right, “O” posi- tion. You can use the omni pickup pattern if you want to capture the ambient sound and natural reverb in a room where an instrument or voice is being recorded.
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A good mic pre, like the C03U software control panel, will also have LEVEL or CLIP indicators. To set a good level on the mic, set the C03U up in front of the desired sound source and slowly raise the input trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up.
Remove the C03U swivel mount by rotating the threaded collar counter- clockwise as shown in figure 1. • Install the C03U into the SP01 by fitting the microphone into the center of the web, positioning the C03U onto the bot- tom mounting plate.
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