Using The Softpre Software Applet; Powering The C03U - Samson C03U Manuel Du Propriétaire

Using the Softpre Software Applet
DIGITAL VU METER - Input Level
To monitor the signal being sent from the
C03U, there is an digital VU METER with a scale
from infinity to Digtal Mximum or CLIP. The
level displayed on the meter will be affected by
the Input Gain Fader so be sure that you have
that set to the correct position for your sound
source. The digital VU METER features "VU"
ballistics, which means it reacts to the signal
based on an average level. Use the VU METER
when you are setting your input level using
the GAIN control. Try to set the level so that
the meter reads about just below CLIP but so
that it never goes to CLIP. If you see the CLIP
indicator light you are "Over–Loading" and the
sound may become distorted. If this happens,
simply back down on the INPUT GAIN Fader.
The CLIP indicator will stay red until you clear
it by clicking on the CLIP icon.
Using the Low Cut Filter
Like any good mic pre, the C03U software
features a Low Cut, (or High Pass), filter for
attenuating the bottom-end frequencies. The
Low Cut filter allows you to remove the lower
frequencies that you sometimes just don't want to pick up. For example, when you
are miking a high-hat you only want to capture the frequencies that the hi-hat is pro-
ducing. Therefore, by using the Low Cut filter, you can reduce the amount of pick-up
from the low toms and bass drum that may leak into the hi-hat mic. You can use the
same technique on other instruments like acoustic guitar, violin, piano and even on
vocals. In live sound applications, the Low Cut filter is especially useful for remov-
ing stage rumble. The Softpre software provides a variable Low Cut filter that allows
you to adjust the exact frequency at which the low frequencies begin to roll-off, or
attenuate.
PHASE – Switch
For a variety of miking and mixing techniques, it may be necessary to invert the sig-
nal phase from the source you have plugged into your C03U and Softpre software.
When the PHASE switch is pressed in, the yellow LED will light showing that the
input signal is now out-of-phase.

Powering the C03U

The C03U is a condenser microphone, and like all condenser microphones, it has
internal electronics that require an active power supply. Traditional studio condens-
ers are almost always powered by a Phantom Power supply which is usually derived
from the mixing console. The C03U receives its power from the USB bus. Simply
connect the microphone to the computers USB port and the microphone is ready to
operate. The C03U features a power on LED, which will illuminate when USB power is
present.
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