background image

5

ENGLISH

Installing the Softpre Software

The C03U 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 C03U software. Getting the software is easy. 

Just type samsontech.com into your favorite internet 

browser, look for the C03U driver link and follow the 

on screen instructions to download the driver. After 

you download the driver software, run the installation 

program and start to use the C03U software.

Once you have the C03U software installed you can 

operate your C03U by following the simple instruc-

tions outlined in the following sections of this manual.

Setting a Good Level

One of the most important fundamentals of good 

audio engineering is setting proper levels. Even on a 

small typical mixer, or basic multi-track recorder, there 

are several controls that affect the level of a signal as it 

makes it’s way from your sound source to your speak-

ers and then, ultimately, the level of your headphone 

or monitor system. These include pre-amp gain, EQ, 

aux sends and returns, channel fader level, bus or group levels, and finally, the master 

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

Station who’s thunderous crossing horn 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 disciplines. 

Start off by being aware that anytime you change any control in the audio path, you 

are probably affecting gain somewhere. Then, be sure to carefully monitor the levels 

on your input and output meters to avoid a clipped signal with too many peaks.  

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.

INPUT GAIN – Fader

The C03U has an onboard, digitally controlled analog INPUT GAIN stage which is 

controlled by the 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. It is a good idea to start with the level low and raise it up as you need. 

Be sure to monitor the input digital VU METER and try to set the INPUT GAIN control 

so that the meter reads just below the CLIP indicator. If you see the CLIP indicator 

light you are “Over–Loading” and the sound may become distorted. If this happens, 

simply back down on the INPUT GAIN Fader. The CLIP indicator will stay red until you 

clear it by clicking on the CLIP icon.

Using the Softpre Software Applet

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...

Reviews: