Samson C01U User manual

Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C01U Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the C01U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started with MAC OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started with Windows 7 & Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Started with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating the C01U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Optional SP01 Shock-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

C01U Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C01U · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson C01U studio condenser. The C01U

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

Analog-to-Digital converter and USB output. The C01U 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. The C01U

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 ensures an accurate reproduction with linear characteristics from bottom to

top.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the C01U 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 C01U 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.

• Professional Large Diaphragm, Studio Condenser USB Microphone

• Compatible with Mac and PC computers; no special drivers or external power

supplies are required

• 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.

• 19mm Capsule with 3-micron diaphragm.

• Hyper Cardioid pick-up pattern.

• Solid Die Cast construction.

• Swivel Stand Mount and 10 foot USB cable included.

C01U Features

C01U · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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Installing the C01U

Installing the C01U is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the

C01U 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 C01U using the standard

audio interface controls in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find

detailed instructions on setting up with MAC OS and Windows in the following sec-

tions of this manual.

Since it is possible to adjust the level of the signal from the operating system prefer-

ences, and in your recording software, it's a good idea to be familiar with these con-

trols in the MAC or Windows operating system. Therefore, we recommend that you

follow the section Getting Started with Windows 7 & Vista, Windows XP, or Getting

Started with MAC OS X.

The following example is for setting up the

C01U 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 C01U as the comput-

ers audio input, open the System

Preferences from the dock or the main

Apple Menu (figure 1).

3. Next open the Sound preference

(figure 2).

4. Now, click in the Input tab and select

SAMSON C01U (figure 3).

5. To set the gain of the microphone,

adjust the Input volume slider at the

bottom of the Sound dialog box.

At this point you can begin using your

microphone with most any audio re-

cording software, but you need to select

it as an input device within the DAW.

When selecting the input just look for

and select the SAMSON C01U. Figure 2

Figure 1

Figure 3

Getting Started with MAC OS X

C01U · USB Studio Condenser Microphone

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The following example is for setting up the

C01U in Windows 7 and Vista.

1. The rst time you plug the C01U into a

USB port, Windows 7 or Vista will install

the universal drivers for that port. A

balloon will pop up, telling you the

computer has found the C01U.

2. When it is nished installing the drivers,

a balloon pop up will say“Your device is

installed and ready to use.”

Note: This balloon will only pop up when

you rst plug the device into a particular

USB port.

3. To set the C01U as your default device

for recording, or to change its settings,

click the Start button, click Control Panel

and then click Sound. Under the Record-

ing tab, you can select the SAMSON

C01U from the menus and use the Set

Default button to set it as the default

device (gure 1).

4. To set the gain of the microphone, click

the Properties button, and then select

the Levels tab. You can choose to view

the Microphone volume level as either a

percentage or in dB, by right clicking on

the number box (gure 2).

Getting Started with Windows 7 & Vista

Figure 1

Figure 2

The following example is for setting up the

C01U in Windows XP with Service Pack 2.

Other versions may vary slightly.

1. Plug in microphone. The LED will light

to indicate it is receiving USB power.

Windows will recognize the USB audio

device and automatically install the

universal drivers (figure 1).

NOTE: This balloon will not appear next

time you plug it in, as the microphone

drivers are already installed.

The C01U is now recognized as a

Windows audio device under the

name Samson C01U. Each additional

C01U will have a number added, such

as Samson C01U (2), and so on. To set

it as the default device and change

computer-controlled gain, access

control panel.

2. Access Sounds and Audio Devices

through Control Panel (figure 2).

3. Select Samson C01U as Sound

recording Default device under the

Audio tab. The default device is used

in simple programs like those for

teleconferencing or Sound Recorder.

In most pro audio programs you can

select which device (or multiple de-

vices) to use within the program itself.

To set computer-controlled gain, click

the Volume button (figure 3).

4. The Wave In window sets the

computer-controlled gain or mutes

the microphone. The gain is from –62

dB to +48 dB (figure 4).

Figure 3

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 4

Getting Started with Windows XP

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