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1. 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 Using the Attenuation Pad The attenuation pad lowers the UB 440 s output by 10 dB and is useful for preventing distortion when recording loud sounds like cymbals and electric guitar cabinets To turn on the attenuation pad slide the pad switch so it rests under the 10 dB marking To turn off the attenuation pad slide the pad switch so it rests under the O dB marking Monitoring with Your Headphones You can plug your headphones directly into the UB 440 to monitor your recording without the latency that often occurs when monitoring through a computer s headphone jack To monitor through your UB 440 plug your headphones into the headphone jack on the bottom of the microphone Use the headphone volume control to adjust the headphone volume To increase the headphone volume raise the headphone volume control on the side of the microphone To decrease the headphone volume lower the headphone volume control Tip To avoid an accidental burst of high volume make sure to turn the headphone volume down before plugging in your headphones Gain Control Using the Attenuation Pad Monitoring with Your Headphones High Pass Filter The high pass filter helps prevent the UB 440 from picking up low frequency noises2. and multitracking a 10 dB attenuation pad a High pass filter at 80 Hz a 16 bit 48 kHz sample rate a Full compatibility with Windows and Macintosh operating systems Introduction Overview Microphone capsule Power LED Pad switch High pass filter switch MIC Volume MAX MAX MIN MIN Continuously Headphone variable gain volume slider control Headphone jack USB port Also Included Microphone stand USB cable User manual Overview Precautions Z a Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place a Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods a Keep this product away from water and flammable gases or liquids a Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself There are components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock a Handle this product with care a Clean this product with a soft dry cloth only a To avoid damage to this product be careful to not overtighten or improperly thread any threaded fittings a Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts Precautions Assembling the UB 440 Screw the shaft into the base B Screw the washer all the way onto the shaft Screw the microphone mount onto the shaft by three or four turns until it is centered over the base of the stand Tighten the microphone mount
3. by rotating the washer counterclockwise until secure Insert the UB 440 s 6 G mounting thread into the microphone mount IJ A Y Make sure the Senal logo on the front of the S UB 440 is facing you Q 255 when the stand is tilted b upward Screw the locking collar onto the mounting thread until secure Assembling the UB 440 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 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 the Control Panel and then double click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon D Sounds and Audio Devices Click on the Audio tab In the drop down menu under Sound playback select USB PnP Sound Device as the default device Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Volume Sounds Audo Voice Sound playback D Default device USB PnP Sound Device Plugging in and Setting Up 4 In the drop down menu under Sound recording select USB PnP Sound Device as the default device Sound recording A Default device U
4. is Turn down the microphone s gain distorted control Turn on the microphone s attenuation pad Move the microphone away from the sound source Troubleshooting Specifications 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 0 O dB 1 W u bar Power DC 5 0 V Headphone out 3 5 mm 1 8 Weight microphone and stand 1 95 Ib 0 89 kg Compatible operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Macintosh OS X Warranty Senal provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of two 2 years from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later Our responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of any product which fails during normal consumer use To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period contact your place of purchase Seller to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number This warranty does not e
5. 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 7 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 You will usually want the front of the microphone the side with the Senal logo to face the sound source although it is important to experiment with microphone placement and positioning to find the best solution for your specific needs You can adjust the angle of the microphone stand to aim the microphone toward the sound source When singing into the microphone you may want to use a pop filter to reduce noise from aspirated plosives like p and b sounds and to keep corrosive moisture away High Pass Filter Positioning the UB 440 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The microphone Make sure the USB cable is plugged will not turn on into the microphone and the computer s USB port There is no sound Make sure the headphones are coming from the plugged into the microphone s headphones or headphone jack the headphones are too quiet 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
6. R S GUIDE Table of Contents Introductio M in 2 Overview wd Precautions 4 Assembling the UB 440 ee 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 e 13 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 15 Warranty iniinis 16 UB 440 KOET USB MICROPHONE 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 large diaphragm condenser element combined with a studio grade microphone preamp and analog to digital converter makes it easier than ever to create your own studio quality recordings The built in headphone amplifier provides latency free monitoring for real time playback and multitracking Separate headphone and microphone gain controls plus the ease of plug and play connectivity make this the perfect choice for the professional and home recording aficionado Among the benefits you ll enjoy a USB plug and play connectivity a Cardioid polar pattern a Integrated preamp with microphone gain control a Headphone monitor output with integrated volume control a Latency free monitoring for real time playback
7. SE PrP Sound Device ee 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 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Low High O Mue Place volume icon in the taskbar Plugging in and Setting Up 3 If the Microphone volume adjustment column appears on the right side of the window skip to step 6 Options Help Speaker Wave SW Synth CD Player Microphone Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance amp G 4 F Geo db Bb 4 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume LJ Mute all C Mute Mute Mute Mute USB PrP Sound Device 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 SW Syrth CD Player Balance Balance rage J SIO Eao m l l ES 4 Volume Volume LJ ae C Mute all USB PnP Sound Device 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 Plugging in and Setting Up 5 Under Show the following volume contro
8. ls 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 Properties Mover device USB PrP Sound Device Adjust volume for Playback O Recording Show the following volume controls Speaker Wave SW Synth CD Player Microphone 6 To adjust the microphone volume A A Microphone click and drag the slider up or down To mute the volume click the rags 4 checkbox labeled Mute You can close the window when you are done Volume adjusting the volume F Mute Plugging in and Setting Up 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 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 eoo System Preferences Personal E a B General Desktop amp Mission Language Security Spotlight Universal Screen Saver Control amp Text amp Privacy Access Hardware amp a ja z 0 E 5 CDs amp DVDs Displays Mouse Trackpad Print amp Scan Internet a
9. mp Wireless aa 0 a iCloud Mail Contacts MobileMe Bluetooth Sharing amp Calendars System ZR Q t a Users amp Parental Date amp Tima Speech Time Machine Startup Disk Groups Controls Other A tk bwj aj o Authoxy Flash Player FontAgent Pro Symantec Symantec Wacom Tablet Auto Protect QuickMenu Plugging in and Setting Up 3 Click on the Input tab and then click on USB PnP Sound Device to select it as the default sound input device Sound Effects Output Select a device for sound input USB PnP Sound Device Settings for the selected device a e e Inputievel GA GAAAIOOANANNANAN Output volume i 4 C Mute Show volume in menu bar 4 Click on the Output tab and then click on USB PnP Sound Device to select it as the default sound output device Sound Effects SEEM input Select a device for sound output Type Optical digital out port DisplayPort usB LED Cinema Display Display Audio USB PnP Sound Device Settings for the selected device Balance a ae left right Output volume 4 C Mute M show volume in menu bar 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 Plugging in and Setting Up Gain Control Use the continuously variable gain slider to adjust the UB 440 s input gain To increase the gain raise the gain slider
10. xtend to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN SENAL 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 additional rights which vary from state to state Copyright 2013 Gradus Group All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All photos are for illustrative purposes only www senalsound com
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