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STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-1U

Safety precautions1.

Detailed safety precautions:

Please read all safety precautions and operating instructions before

attempting to operate the unit. Keep all safety precautions and operat-

ing instructions for future reference.

Water and moisture:

Condenser microphones are extremely moisture-sensitive. Never use

your microphone in close proximity to water (e.g. bath tubs, wash

basins, sinks, washing machines, pools, etc.).

Power supply:

Always use the power supply speciﬁed in the operating instructions.

Damage:

Take care not to drop your microphone as this can lead to severe

damage. BEHRINGER assumes no liability for any damage caused

by the user.

Service and care:

After each use, wipe the microphone down with a soft cloth.

Caution:

Never dismount the screen holding the capsule, as this can damage

the microphone! Never try to modify the printed circuit board inside your

C-1U! This can lead to microphone damage that cannot be repaired.

Any such attempt will void the warranty.

In exceptional cases, external interference (e.g. contact and electro-

static discharge) may affect the functioning of the unit and result in

audio or functional impairment. In any such case, please disconnect

the unit brieﬂy from the USB port and restart the application to return

to normal operation.

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broad-

casting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance

between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for

all connections.

Directivity2.

Your C-1U features a capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern and is

ideal for recording individual instruments, vocals and speech. Cardioid

pickup pattern means that the sound produced by sources located in

front of the mic is strongly picked up. It is often used in recording situ-

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STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-1U

ations, since this directivity pattern tones down the pickup of sounds

located to the back of the microphone.

To place the microphone correctly, the BEHRINGER logo needs to

face the sound source being recorded.

Mounting the microphone3.

There is an adapter on your microphone that lets you mount it on mic

stands with either metric (Europe) or imperial-gauge threads (North

America). First dismantle the microphone from the stand mount adapter

by detaching the ﬁne-thread shoulder screw at the bottom end of the

microphone. Fasten the adapter onto the microphone stand, place the

microphone into it and tighten the screw again.

Basically, the microphone in the stand mount adapter should stand

upright and face the sound source at a right angle. The angle of the

microphone to the sound source inﬂuences the sound of the record-

ing; therefore, experiment with different positions until you achieve the

desired sound. To this end, you can rotate the mic in the stand mount

adapter by loosening the screw somewhat and tightening it again.

If necessary, you can bend the microphone out of its vertical position

by using the hinge on the microphone stand.

Please make sure to handle the microphone shaft with at- +

tention and care to avoid damaging the screw thread. In no

situation should you ever apply excessive force.

Of course, you can detach the C-1U from the stand mount adapter and

attach it to a commercially available suspension mount.

Installing the microphone4.

Technical requirements4.1

Your C-1U microphone comes with a USB connector. The audio signal

is sent from the microphone to the computer through this connection.

At the same time the computer uses the USB connection to supply

the microphone with the necessary power. A connection is made by

using the included USB cable with type-B connector.

Use only the included cable to ensure an optimal signal +

quality and a reliable power supply.