UB1 PROFESSIONAL MICROPHONES
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UB1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the UB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6 Operating the UB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 UB1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
UB1 Features 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.
Installing the UB1 Installing the UB1 is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the UB1 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 UB1 using the standard audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find detailed instructions on setting up with Windows and MAC OS in the following sections of this manual.
Installing the UB1 Getting Started with Windows XP 1. The first time you plug the UB1 into a USB port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling you it has found the USB Audio codec (figure 1). Figure 1 2. When it is finished installing the drivers, it will say “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use” (figure 2). Note: This balloon will not pop up again for the same USB port. Figure 2 3.
Installing the UB1 Getting Started with Windows XP - continued 4. To use the UB1 as your default input device (for programs like Sound Recorder), ensure that it is set for recording in the Audio tab (figure 4). 6. The internal, computer controlled gain can then be set by pressing the Volume button (figure 5).
Installing the UB1 Getting Started with MAC OS X The following example is for setting up the UB1 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 UB1 as the computers audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu (figure 1). Figure 1 3. Next open the Sound preference (figure 2). 4.
Operating the UB1 Powering the UB1 The UB1 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 console. The UB1 receives its power from the USB bus. Simply connect the microphone to the computers USB port and the microphone is ready to operate.
Operating the UB1 Setting Up the Signal Level You can adjust the UB1's internal digitally controlled analog Input Gain stage by using the UB1 software, or you can control the input gain by using the software control in your computer'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 UB1 software control panel, also will have a LEVEL or CLIP indicators.
UB1 Specifications UB1 Polar Pattern UB1 Frequency Response UB1 Specifications Element Type Fixed charge condenser Polar Pattern Omni-directional Frequency response 30 - 18000Hz SPL 127dB Dynamic range 103dB S/N ratio 70dB Power Supply USB buss powered Specifications subject to change without notice.
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