User manual

Installing the microphone4
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-1U
To operate the C-1U, your computer needs to meet the following
system requirements:
PC Mac
Intel or AMD CPU,
1 GHz or higher
G4/G5, 800 MHz or higher
minimum 512 MB RAM minimum 512 MB RAM
USB 2.0 interface USB 2.0 interface
Windows XP / Vista
Mac OS X 10.3.9
(Panther) or higher
Initial operation4.2
Before you can use your C-1U, connect it to a free USB port on your
computer.
For initial operation of your C-1U, complete the following steps:
1) Power up your computer.
2) Connect your C-1U to a free USB port on your computer.
Your operating system automatically installs the required +
drivers.
3) Select the C-1U as input source in your preferred audio software
application.
Windows:
4) Adjust the recording level as required, using the Windows Vol-
ume Control panel. (Shortcut: Loudspeaker icon found in the
taskbar)
Mac OS:
4) Adjust the recording level as required, using Audio Midi Setup
in Mac OS.
Your C-1U is now ready for use. +
Complete the following steps should you want to use your C-1U by
default in other applications:
Windows:
Select the C-1U in the pull-down menu of = Sound recording by
clicking on Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel and
then clicking the tab Audio.
Mac OS:
Select C-1U as = Default Input found under the tab Audio Devices
in Audio Midi Setup of Mac OS.
Specifications 5
STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-1U
Using the microphone5.
To get the sound you want, try changing the mic position relative to the
sound source or even move the microphone around in the recording
room of your studio. Adjusting the angle at which walls face the sound
source can also be helpful. Only when the desired basic sound has
been achieved, should you start to use equalizers and signal proces-
sors, if any at all (remember: less is often more!).
Due to the extremely linear frequency response and the high sonic
resolution of your C-1U, there is no need for high-frequency “EQing”
that can heavily influence the signal and unnecessarily increase the
noise level. The C-1U provides that much-desired transparency which
often gets lost during recording and mixing.
Warranty6.
Find our terms of warranty at http://www.behringer.com.
Specifications7.
Transducer type condenser, 16 mm (0.63'')
Polar pattern cardioid
Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Max. SPL (1 % THD @ 1 kHz) 136 dB
Connector USB connector type B
Power supply 5 V, max. 50 mA (via USB)
Dimensions Æ shaft: 2.1", length: 6.7" (Æ shaft: 54 mm,
length: 169 mm)
Weight (net) approx. 1 lbs (approx. 0.45 kg)
Frequency responseFig. 7.1: