Senal ub-440 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents:
Introduction ................... 2
Overview ........................ 3
Precautions ....................4
Assembling
the UB-440 ....................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 .................. 13
Troubleshooting ......... 14
Specifications ..............15
Warranty ....................... 16

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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 cardioid 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 real-time
monitoring for 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:
▪ USB plug-and-play connectivity
▪ Cardioid polar pattern
▪ Integrated preamp with microphone gain control
▪ Headphone monitor output with integrated volume control
▪ -10 dB attenuation pad
▪ High-pass filter at 80 Hz
▪ 16 bit, 48 kHz sample rate
▪ Full compatibility with Windows and
Macintosh operating systems
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Introduction

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Overview
Overview
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Also Included:
Microphone stand
USB cable
User manual
MIC GAIN
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HP VOLUME
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MIC GAIN
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HP VOLUME
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Microphone
capsule
Pad switch
Power LED
High-pass
filter switch
USB port
Continuously
variable gain
slider
Headphone
volume
control
Headphone
jack

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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.
▪ 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 a soft, dry cloth only.
▪ To avoid damage to this product, be careful to not
overtighten or improperly thread any threaded fittings.
▪ Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no
missing parts.
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Precautions

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Assembling the UB-440
Screw the shaft into the base.
a
Screw the washer all the way
onto the shaft.
b
Screw the microphone mount
onto the shaft
c
by three or
four turns until it is centered
over the base of the stand.
Tighten the microphone mount
by rotating the washer
d
counterclockwise until secure.
Insert the UB-440’s
mounting thread into the
microphone mount.
e
Make sure the Senal logo
on the front of the
UB-440 is facing you
when the stand is tilted
upward.
Screw the locking collar
onto the mounting thread
f
until secure.
a
b
c
d
e
f
Assembling the UB-440
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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.
2. 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.
3. Click on the Audio tab. In the drop-down menu under
Sound playback, select USB PnP Sound Device as the
default device.
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Plugging in and Setting Up

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4. In the drop-down menu under Sound recording, select
USB PnP Sound Device as the default device.
Plugging in and Setting Up
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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.

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3. If the Microphone volume adjustment column appears on
the right side of the window, skip to step 6.
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.
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Plugging in and Setting Up
4. 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.

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Plugging in and Setting Up
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5. Under Show the following volume controls, 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.
6. To adjust the microphone volume,
click and drag the slider up or down.
To mute the volume, click the
checkbox labeled Mute. You can
close the window when you are done
adjusting the volume.

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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.
2. 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.
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Plugging in and Setting Up