Senal UC4-B User Manual

Senal UC4-B User Manual

Professional multi-pattern usb microphone

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USER'S GUIDE

Table of Contents:

Introduction ..............................3
Precautions ..............................4
Overview ...................................5
a Microphone Stand ..............6
Windows Set-Up ................7-8
Mac OS Set-Up ........................9
the UC4-B ...............................10
Polar Pattern ..................... 11-12
UC4-B
Troubleshooting .................... 13
Frequency Charts ........... 14-15
Multi-Pattern USB Microphone
Specifications .................. 16-17
Warranty .................................. 18

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USER’S GUIDE 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 UC4-B Troubleshooting ....
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 port on your computer, so phantom power or an additional A/D converter isn’t necessary.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    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. •...
  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Mini USB Headphone port output Microphone capsules Mute switch and Gain power indicator control 5/8 in. mic stand socket Polar pattern Headphone selector volume control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 6: Assembling The Uc4-B

    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 the UC4-B onto the mic stand. 4. Tighten the connection by rotating the locking washer counterclockwise until secure.
  • Page 7: Windows Set-Up

    Windows Set-Up Use the included USB cable to plug the UC4-B into your computer. Once the connection is made, the power indicator on the front of the microphone will glow green. Your computer will automatically detect the UC4-B. If your computer is connected to the internet, it will download the appropriate driver.
  • Page 8 1. Go to the Control Panel, and double-click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon. Then click on the Sound icon. 2. Click on the Audio tab. Select the UC4-B microphone as the default device in both the Sound playback and Sound recording drop-down menus.
  • Page 9: Mac Os Set-Up

    Mac OS Set-Up 1. Use the included USB cable to plug the UC4-B into your computer. Once the connection is made, the power indicator on the front of the microphone will glow green. 2. Open the System Preferences window, and double-click on the Sound icon.
  • Page 10: Recording With The Uc4-B

    Monitoring with Your Headphones Plug your headphones directly into the UC4-B’s headphone jack on the bottom of the microphone, and use the volume control on the front of the microphone to adjust the headphone volume.
  • Page 11: Selecting A Polar Pattern

    The polar-pattern selector on the back of the microphone allows you to select one of four patterns: stereo, cardioid, bidirectional, and omnidirectional. The Senal logo is on the front of the microphone. Stereo The dual capsules in the microphone are deployed in an XY pattern for a wide stereo spread and a realistic sonic image.
  • Page 12 Bidirectional Bidirectional mode captures sound directly in front of and directly behind the microphone while it rejects sound from the sides. The bidirectional polar pattern is a time- and space-saver because you can record two subjects with a single microphone. Bidirectional polar pattern is best for recording interviews, conversations, or vocal duets.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Turn up the master volume on your computer. If your headphones have a built-in volume control, turn it up. The sound is Turn down the UC4-B’s gain control. distorted. Move the microphone farther away from the sound source. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 14: Frequency Charts

    Omni Frequency Response Polar Pattern 0° 30° 330° 60° 300° 90° 270° 120° 240° 210° 150° 180° Cardioid 0° 30° 330° 60° 300° 90° 270° 120° 240° 210° 150° 180° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omni / Cardioid...
  • Page 15 Bidirectional Frequency Response Polar Pattern 0° 30° 330° 60° 300° 0° 90° 270° ° 120° 240° 210° 150° 180° Stereo L Channel R Channel 0° 0° 30° 30° 330° 330° 60° 60° 300° 300° 0° 270° 90° 270° 90° 240° 120°...
  • Page 16 Analog Performance Transducer Condenser (×3) Capsule Diaphragm 16 mm (×3) Polar Pattern Stereo, cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Pattern Selection 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) 32 Ω...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    General Specifications Output Connector Mini USB Operating Current Consumption 500 mA Operating Voltage 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.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    One-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 one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
  • Page 20 www.senalsound.com...

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