USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents: Introduction.................... 2 Overview......................... 3 Precautions..................... 4 Assembling . the UB-440.....................5 Plugging In . and Setting Up..............6 Gain Control..................12 Using the Attenuation Pad ����������12 Monitoring with Your Headphones �������12 High-Pass Filter �����������13 Positioning . the UB-440................... 13 Troubleshooting ��������� 14 Specifications...............15 Warranty......................
Thank you for choosing Senal. Designed for use with today’s sophisticated digital recording equipment, the Senal UB-440 Professional USB Microphone provides crystal-clear, crisp sound, perfect for home studio recording and ideal for podcasts, voiceovers, writing sessions, and rehearsals. The cardioid condenser element combined with a studio-grade microphone preamp and analogto-digital converter makes it easier than ever to create your own studio-quality recordings.
Overview Microphone capsule Power LED High-pass filter switch Pad switch HP VOLU ME AIN MIC G MAX MAX MIN MIN HP VOLU ME AIN MIC G MAX MAX MIN MIN Continuously variable gain slider Headphone volume control Headphone jack USB port Also Included: Microphone stand USB cable User manual Overview ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ 3
Precautions ▪ Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. ▪ Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods. ▪ Keep this product away from water and flammable gases or liquids. ▪ Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself. There are components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock. ▪ Handle this product with care. ▪ Clean this product with a soft, dry cloth only.
Assembling the UB-440 Screw the shaft into the base. a Screw the washer all the way onto the shaft. b Screw the microphone mount onto the shaft c by three or four turns until it is centered over the base of the stand. Tighten the microphone mount by rotating the washer d . counterclockwise until secure. e Insert the UB-440’s mounting thread into the microphone mount. e Make sure the Senal logo on the front of the . UB-440 is facing you when the stand is tilted upward.
Plugging In and Setting Up Windows XP Setting Up the Microphone 1. Use the included USB cable to plug the UB-440 into your computer. One end of the cable corresponds with the USB port on the bottom of the microphone, and one end of the cable corresponds with the USB port on your . computer. Once the UB-440 is plugged in, the power LED on the front of the microphone will glow blue. 2. Your computer will automatically detect the UB-440, but it may not set it as the default sound device.
4. In the drop-down menu under Sound recording, select USB PnP Sound Device as the default device. 5. Click OK to save your changes and exit. Adjusting the Microphone Volume via the Computer You can adjust the microphone’s volume from the computer’s Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. 1. Go to the Control Panel and then double-click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon. 2. Click on the Volume tab. Under Device volume, click on the Advanced… button to display the Speaker window.
3. If the Microphone volume adjustment column appears on the right side of the window, skip to step 6.. If the Microphone volume adjustment column does not appear on the right side of the window, click Options in the menu bar, and then select Properties. 4. In the Mixer device drop-down menu, make sure USB PnP Sound Device is selected. Under Adjust volume for, make sure the Playback radio button is selected.
5. Under Show the following volume controls, click the checkbox next to Microphone to select it. Click OK to . confirm your selection. The Microphone volume . adjustment column should appear on the right side of . the window. 6. To adjust the microphone volume, click and drag the slider up or down. To mute the volume, click the . checkbox labeled Mute. You can close the window when you are done adjusting the volume.
Macintosh OS X 1. Use the included USB cable to plug the UB-440 into your computer. One end of the cable corresponds with the USB port on the bottom of the microphone, and one end of the cable corresponds with the USB port on your computer. Once the UB-440 is plugged in, the power LED on the front of the microphone will glow. 2. Your computer will automatically detect the UB-440, but it may not set it as the default sound device. To set the UB-440 as the default, go to System Preferences and select Sound.
3. Click on the Input tab and then click on USB PnP Sound Device to select it as the default sound input device. 4. Click on the Output tab and then click on USB PnP Sound Device to select it as the default sound output device.. From the Sound window, you can adjust the computer’s input and output volumes, adjust the stereo balance, and elect to show the volume in the menu bar.
Gain Control Use the continuously variable gain slider to adjust the . UB-440’s input gain. To increase the gain, raise the gain slider. To decrease the gain, lower the gain slider. Higher gain is usually preferable when recording quiet . subjects and lower gain is preferable for loud subjects, . although your needs will depend upon your specific scenario.
High-Pass Filter The high-pass filter helps prevent the UB-440 from picking up low-frequency noises that may interfere with your . recording, like a rumble from an air conditioner. The . high-pass filter is programmed to 80 Hz. To turn on the high-pass filter, slide the switch so it rests under the marking. To turn off the high-pass filter, slide the switch so it rests under the marking. Positioning the UB-440 The UB-440’s cardioid polar pattern will pick up sound mostly from in front of the microphone.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The microphone will not turn on. Make sure the USB cable is plugged into the microphone and the . computer’s USB port. There is no sound coming from the headphones or the headphones are too quiet. Make sure the headphones are plugged into the microphone’s headphone jack. Turn up headphone volume on the microphone. Turn up the volume on your . computer. If your headphones have their own built-in volume control, turn it up. The sound is distorted.
Specifications Transducer type: Electret condenser Sample Rate: 48 kHz Bit Rate: 16 Bit Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 18 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (at 1 kHz) Sensitivity: -46 dB ±4 dB (at 1 kHz 5.0 V . 680 Ω, 0 dB = 1 V/u bar) Power: DC 5.0 V Headphone out: 3.5 mm (1/8˝) Weight (microphone and stand): 1.95 lb. (0.89 kg) Compatible operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, .
Two-Year Limited Warranty This Senal product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
