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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson C03U studio condenser.  The C03U 

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

Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output.  The C03U is perfect for recording your 

music, or any acoustic audio source on your favorite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). 

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

expanded control, install the Samson C03U driver software and you'll have additional 

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

The C03U faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic 

instruments and overhead cymbals, to name a few.  The extended frequency and fast 

transient response insures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from 

bottom to top.
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. 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.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your C03U 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.

C03U Features 

•   Large Diaphragm, 19mm, Multi-pattern, Studio 

Condenser with USB Digital Output.

•   Compatible with any computer based Digital Audio 

Workstation.

•   Hyper Cardioid, Omni and BiDirectional pick-up pat-

terns.

•   The extremely detailed sound reproduction makes it  

ideal for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and 

just about any other sound source.

•   High Quality AD convertor with 16 Bit, 48K sampling 

rate.

•   Software drivers for MAC and PC provide addi-

tional features like Programmable Gain, LED Input 

Metering, Low Cut Filter, and Phase.

•  Dual 19mm Capsules with 3-micron Diaphragm.
•  Solid Die Cast construction.
•   Swivel Stand Mount and 10 foot USB cable included.

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Summary of Contents for C03U

Page 1: ...MUL TI PA TTERN USB CONDENSER MICROPHONE P R O F E S S I O N A L M I C R O P H O N E S C03U D D...

Page 2: ...ed information about these and other Samson products in the future With proper care and adequate air circulation your C03U will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial...

Page 3: ...ier to the correct level You can also use the Low Cut Filter to remove unwanted low frequency rumble There s even a Phase switch so you can invert the signal polarity when using multiple microphones S...

Page 4: ...cognize 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 3...

Page 5: ...d such as Samson C03U 2 and so on To set it as the default device and change computer controlled gain ac cess control panel 2 Access Sounds and Audio Devices through Control Panel figure 2 3 Select Sa...

Page 6: ...can be picked up from 5 miles away while miking a nylon string guitar despite the use of double moving blankets over the win dows of your project studio But that s another story with another set of di...

Page 7: ...uencies that the hi hat is pro ducing Therefore by using the Low Cut 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 same...

Page 8: ...use and filter ing out lows from drums when used as overhead cymbal microphone on a drum kit Polar Patterns The most important characteristic of any microphone is its directionality or pickup pattern...

Page 9: ...to the proximity effect This can be extremely useful when recording artists who have a tendency to move their instrument includ ing their voice around the microphone while performing In these situatio...

Page 10: ...mputer s operating system and or digital audio workstation Either way the purpose of the mic trim control is to optimize the amount of good signal to any associated noise A good mic pre like the C03U...

Page 11: ...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 bo...

Page 12: ...51 C03U Specifications...

Page 13: ...zgang 20 18000 Hz Richtcharakteristik Superniere Omni bidirektional Element Typ Back Kondensatormikrofon Membrandicke 3 Mikron Empfindlichkeit 33 dB Pa Schalldruckpegel 136 dB Gewicht 0 48 kg 1 06 lbs...

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