Version 12/11
CU-3s USB Studio Microphone
Item no. 31 14 72
Intended use
1.
This microphone converts acoustic signals (sound waves) to electric signals
. The product is suitable for podcast
productions, multimedia presentations and other applications such as rehearsal recordings.
The microphone is intended to be used in dry indoor locations only.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product
for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can
cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them.
Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
Delivery content
2.
Microphone
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USB cable (3 m)
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Shock mount
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Case
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Operating instructions
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Safety instructions
3.
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If
you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual,
we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases
will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
Persons / Product
Do not turn the microphone towards the loudspeakers. This results in acoustic feedback which can damage
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both loudspeakers and microphone.
The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material
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for children.
Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,
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flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any
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accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
is visibly damaged,
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is no longer working properly,
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has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
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has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
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Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the
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product.
Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the
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product.
Miscellaneous
Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
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Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified
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shop.
If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
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support service or other technical personnel.
Operation
4.
Assembly
Mount the microphone suspension on a suitable microphone holder using a 27 mm thread.
1.
Press the two clips on the inside bracket of the suspension together and slide the microphone into the
2.
bracket. Release the clips to fasten the microphone in the suspension.
Loosen the suspension’s retaining screw to tilt the microphone to the required angle.
3.
Then fasten the retaining screw again manually.
4.
Audio recording
Lower the volume on your computer.
1.
Connect the USB cable to the microphone.
2.
Connect the USB plug to a free USB port on your laptop computer.
3.
If required, set the product as an audio input device on your computer.
4.
Run suitable software for audio recording.
5.
Control the volume via the computer the microphone is connected to.
6.
If required, activate the sensitivity and/or low-cut pad using the keys.
7.
After use, disconnect the product from the computer.
8.
To remove the product from the microphone suspension, press together both clips on the suspension’s
9.
inside bracket and pull the microphone from the bracket.
Disposal
5.
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
Technical data
6.
Current consumption:
2 mA
System requirements:
Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™ (32/64 Bit) / 7 (32/64 Bit)
Directional characteristic:
Unidirectional
Max. SPL:
140 dB
Impedance:
200 Ω
Frequency response:
20 – 20000 Hz
Sensitivity
:
-36 dB ±2 dB
Sensitivity pad:
-10 dB
Low-cut pad:
-6dB
Dim. (Ø x L):
50 x 185 mm
Weight:
420 g
Frequency response
Directional characteristic
These operating instructions are published by Conrad Electronic SE,
Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau/Germany.
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming,
or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor.
Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print.
We reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications.
© 2011 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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