Samson C03U User Manual

MULTI-PATTERN 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
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Samson C03U Specifications

General

Type	Stage/performance microphone
Bit rate	16 bit
Sample rate	48 kHz
Microphone frequency	20 - 18000 Hz
USB port	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Depth (imperial)	3.5 \
Width (imperial)	10.5 \
Height (imperial)	13 \
Product color	Gray

Weight and Dimensions

Microphone weight	453 g

Summary

Installing the C03U

Getting Started with MAC OS X

Getting Started with Windows XP

Using the Softpre Software Applet

Setting a Good Level

Explains the importance of setting proper audio levels and monitoring meters to avoid distortion.

INPUT GAIN – Fader

Details the input gain control range and how to use the VU meter to avoid clipping.

DIGITAL VU METER - Input Level

Explains how the VU meter and CLIP indicator work for monitoring input signals.

Using the Low Cut Filter

Describes the low-cut filter for attenuating unwanted low frequencies.

PHASE – Switch

Explains the phase switch function for inverting signal polarity.

Operating the C03U

Using the PAD Switch

Microphone Placement

Using the Hi-Pass Filter

Setting Up the Signal Level

Stand Mounting the C03U