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USER’S GUIDE

UC4-B

Multi-Pattern USB Microphone

Table of Contents:

Introduction ..............................

3

Precautions ..............................

4

Overview ...................................

5

Assembling the UC4-B ........

6

Mounting the UC4-B on  

a Microphone Stand ..............

6

Windows Set-Up ................

7-8

Mac OS Set-Up ........................

9

Recording with  

the UC4-B ...............................

10

Selecting a  

Polar Pattern .....................

11-12

Troubleshooting ....................

13

Frequency Charts ...........

14-15

Specifications ..................

16-17

Warranty ..................................

18

Summary of Contents for UC4-B

Page 1: ...oduction 3 Precautions 4 Overview 5 Assembling the UC4 B 6 Mounting the UC4 B on a Microphone Stand 6 Windows Set Up 7 8 Mac OS Set Up 9 Recording with the UC4 B 10 Selecting a Polar Pattern 11 12 Troubleshooting 13 Frequency Charts 14 15 Specifications 16 17 Warranty 18 ...

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Page 3: ...ust sound An innovative triple capsule array allows you to record in stereo to capture ambient sound or select between cardioid bidirectional or omnidirectional polar patterns Whether you re recording a solo voice instrument interview or meeting the UC4 B has a setting to perfectly capture the sound And the headphone output provides latency free monitoring The microphone connects directly to a USB...

Page 4: ...nded 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 only a soft dry cloth Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts All images are for illustrative purpos...

Page 5: ...Overview Overview Microphone capsules Mute switch and power indicator Headphone volume control Gain control Polar pattern selector Mini USB port Headphone output 5 8 in mic stand socket 5 ...

Page 6: ... the microphone and washers into the desktop stand and align the attachment holes 3 Screw in the thumbscrews on both sides and tighten until secure Mounting the UC4 B on a Microphone Stand 1 Remove the microphone from the desktop stand by unscrewing the thumbscrews 2 If the microphone stand s threaded mount includes a locking washer turn it clockwise until it s at the bottom of the threads 3 Screw...

Page 7: ...to the Control Panel and open the Hardware and Sound control panel 2 Click on Sound in the list of control panels 3 Click on the Recording tab and select the UC4 B microphone in the list 4 Click on the Properties button at the bottom of the window 5 In the Properties window click on the Levels tab and set the microphone level to 100 as a starting point Once this is set you can adjust the gain leve...

Page 8: ...con Then click on the Sound icon 2 In the Sound Preferences window select the UC4 B microphone under the Playback and Recording tabs 3 After you have selected the UC4 B under the Recording tab click on the Properties button 4 In the Microphone Properties window click on the Levels tab and set your microphone volume to 100 Once this is set you can adjust the gain level with the gain control knob on...

Page 9: ... double click on the Sound icon 3 In the Sound preferences window select the UC4 B microphone under the input and output tabs 4 In the Input screen set the input and output volumes to 100 Once this is set you can adjust the gain level with the gain control knob on the microphone 5 Close the Sound Preferences and quit system preferences 6 Access your recording software to select the sample rate and...

Page 10: ...f the microphone and use the volume control on the front of the microphone to adjust the headphone volume Monitoring via the microphone s headphone output prevents the latency that often occurs when monitoring through a computer s headphone jack Tip To avoid an accidental burst of high volume make sure to turn the headphone volume down before plugging in your headphones Mute Button Press the mute ...

Page 11: ...musical ensemble dialog or general ambiance Point the microphone directly at the sound source so equal signal will be recorded on both channels If you prefer to change the stereo balance of your sound to favor one channel reposition the microphone to the left or right Cardioid Cardioid mode captures sound that s directly in front of the microphone while rejecting off axis sound A cardioid polar pa...

Page 12: ...s It will deliver a natural sound that would ordinarily require two microphones Omnidirectional In omnidirectional mode the microphone picks up sound in a 360 pattern Sounds are equally clear and loud no matter with direction they come from Omnidirectional polar pattern also picks up the most ambiance and room noise so the omnidirectional setting is usually most effective in rooms with adequate ac...

Page 13: ... headphone jack on the bottom of the microphone If the power indicator glows red the mute button is engaged Press the mute button to unmute the microphone The power indicator will glow green Turn up the headphone volume on the front of the microphone Turn up the master volume on your computer If your headphones have a built in volume control turn it up The sound is distorted Turn down the UC4 B s ...

Page 14: ...30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 Polar Pattern Frequency Response dB dB Hz dB Hz dB Ste Omni Cardioid Bid 14 ...

Page 15: ...30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 20 15 10 0 5 5 10 Polar Pattern Frequency Response Hz dB Hz dB Stereo L Channel R Channel Bidirectional 15 ...

Page 16: ...election Switchable Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 5 6 mV 1 V Pa 1 kHz Maximum SPL 120 dB THD 0 5 1 kHz Output Impedance 32 Ω Power Output 100 mW Bit Depth 16 or 24 bit Sample Rate 44 1 to 192 kHz Operating System Support Windows 7 or later OSX 10 9 or later Available Port USB Analog Performance Digital Performance 16 ...

Page 17: ... 500 mA Operating Voltage 5 V Data Transmission Speed USB 2 0 Controls Headphone volume knob Gain knob Polar pattern selector Mute switch USB Cable Length 7 5 ft 2 3 m Length 7 1 in 18 1 cm Diameter 2 4 in 6 1 cm Weight 2 5 lb 1 13 kg with stand General Specifications 17 ...

Page 18: ...er damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have...

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