Superlux L401U User manual

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L401U
LARGE DIAPHRAGM
USB MICROPHONE
English
Contact
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Manufacturing & logistics
Superlux Enterprise
Development ( Shanghai ) Co., Ltd.

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DESCRIPTION
The Superlux L401U USB microphone is
equipped with a 1”, 3μm ultra-thin gold-plated
diaphragm capsule to ensure studio-grade
recording quality in any stage, even at home!
The plug-and-play system can be compatible
with both Windows and Mac OS system and
support most of available DAW software.
The equipped high quality A to D converter
and USB output makes prefect recording
effortless.
L401U features a zero-latency stereo head-
phone monitoring (3.5mm) jack to provide
real-time microphone input monitoring. A
direct/mixing knob allows you to adjust the
monitoring level between microphone input
and audio output easily.
The Superlux L401U large diaphragm micro-
phone is a high-quality recording tool that is
the right choice for any professional stage,
home or studio application.
L401U
LARGE DIAPHRAGM
USB MICROPHONE

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FEATURES
• USB digital recording condenser microphone.
• Plug-and-play, compatible with Windows and Mac OS system and supports most of
the DAW software.
• Ø 1”, 3μm ultra-thin gold-plated diaphragm capsule which can capture exquisite and
warm sound.
• The cardioid pickup pattern makes L401U very suitable for vocal recording, acoustic
instruments and any other sources.
• The built-in headphone amplier ensures extremely clear and rich playback details
even under high volume.
• Direct monitoring provides zero-latency monitoring.
• Built-in high quality AD converter, and with 24 bit, 192 kHz sampling rate.
L401U FREQUENCY RESPONSE ( CARDIOID )

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*Note:Specications are subject to change.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type True condenser, Ø1"
（Ø25.4 mm）
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20-20,000Hz
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pa（20mV/Pa）
Max. SPL 110 dB
（THD <1%, at 1kHz）
Power Requirement Powered by USB（5V DC）
Bit Depth 24 bit
Sampling rate 192 kHz
Volume Control
Direct / mixing monitoring
volume control, headphone
monitoring volume control
Output jack USB connector
Impedance ≥ 16Ω
Headphone
output power
150mW（at 1kHz, 1%
T.H.D., 16Ω）
T.H.D < 0.5%（at 1KHz）
Headphone
output jack
3.5mm stereo headphone
jack
Dimensions Ø105×254.8mm
（Ø4.13"×10.03"）
Net Weight 1200g（42.3 oz）
Unit:mm

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USB Connection indicator：
When the LED lights up, it indicates that the
USB cable has been connected correctly and
gotten power from USB port.
Microphone mute button：
When pressing this button, it only stops the
input signal from going into the computer. If
choosing “direct monitoring” when pressing
the mute button, it is still able to monitor the
microphone pickup signal.
Microphone gain knob：
Microphone gain knob can be used to adjust
the gain of microphone.
Headphone volume control：
The volume control can be used to adjust
volume of the headphone.
Monitoring mixing control knob：
The monitoring mixing control knob can
be used to adjust the mixing percentage
between microphone direct signal and the
output from recording software of computer
/ equipment.
Ps. When turning the button counterclockwise,
it increases the direct signal of microphone and
decreases the signal from computer / equipment.
On the other hand, when turning the button
clockwise, it increases the signal from computer
/ equipment and decreases the direct signal of
microphone. It is suggested to start from the
center of the knob to keep the balance between
direct signal of microphone and the signal from
computer / equipment.
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Monitoring mixing control ：
The 3.5 mm headphone output jack can
be used to connect headphones or active
monitoring speakers.
USB connector：
The furnished USB-B type to USB-A type
connector cable can connect to any equip-
ment with USB-A type port to record.
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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
USB 2.0, 5V DC
RAM：
64MB（minimum request）
OPERATING SYSTEM：
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7（Service Pack 1.0 version or above）
Microsoft Windows Vista Business（Service Pack 2.0 version or above）
Microsoft Windows XP Home/PRO（Service Pack 3.0 version or above）
Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.7 version or above
Type B USB
Cable ( 3m )
FURNISHED
ACCESSORIES
The furnished 3m USB cable
can connect L401U USB
microphone to the computer
/ equipment.
The USB-B type connector
of the cable can be attached
on the USB microphone. The
USB-A type connector at the
other end can be connected
to the general USB port with
power supply.
INSTALLATION
※Notice：The USB port of computer should supply 5V power.

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Now you can start recording in the recording software, or follow instruction from other
communication application software with L401U.
※Notice：If you feel the volume too loud or not enough after adjusting the gain knob of microphone, please check
your recording system or refer to the “troubleshooting” of this manual to solve the problem.
※Notice：If you hear the distortion, it means the
input is overloaded. Please lower the volume until no
distortion.
Connect the headphone into the head-
phone output connector of L401U. Adjust
the L401U USB Microphone directly to the
source, then increase the volume to the
suitable level.
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Adjust the volume of microphone.
Windows operating system
Proceed the recording in DAW recording
software. Or enter into the Control Panel
/ Sound / Play Sound playback to nd
“Superlux L401U”.
MAC OS operating system
System Preferences / Sound System
Preferences / Sound dialog box. Set the
input volume level.
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Set the input volume level at 50% posi-
tion. Then adjust the gain knob on the
microphone to control the input volume.
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Put the L401U on the desk surface. Turn the
side of L401U with Superlux trademark and
LED indicator to the source. Adjust the grille
to face the sound source directly.
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Turn on the application software / music
recording software. Turn off the master
output into mute condition. Then select the
“Superlux L401U” as the input port.
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Connect the USB-B type connector of the
USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of
L401U. Connect the USB-A type connector
at the other end of the USB cable to the
USB port of computer.
※Notice：Please make sure that the operating system
（MAC OS or Windows）pop up the information window
to notice the USB audio software has been found.
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Set a new MONO track in the recording
software.
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QUICK START

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Click “Sound” at the control panel.
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If you encounter a problem, please
check whether driver has been setup
successfully. If not, you can download at
www.superlux.com.tw
USB AUDIO EQUIPMENT DRIVER
WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM

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Find L401U equipment in the Audio tab.
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Open the sound setting window from the system setting.
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Superlux L401U
MAC OS OPERATING SYSTEM

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Choose L401U at the tabs of input and output.
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USB
Superlux L401U

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Problem Solution
No output from
headphone.
Check the volume of headphone and microphone volume
control.
The volume of
microphone is
not enough.
Adjust the microphone gain knob on L401U rst. If the volume
still not enough, please refer to the adjustment as below :
Windows operating system :
Control Panel / Sound and Audio Devices / Audio tab / Record-
ing, click “Volume” to adjust the microphone gain.
MAC OS system :
System Preferences / Sound / Input tab, adjust the input gain.
The volume of
headphone is
not enough.
First, adjust the volume control knob of headphone. Please
follow the below steps if the volume is still not enough:
Windows Operating system :
Control Panel / Sound and Audio Devices / Audio tab / Sound
Playback / Click “Volume” to adjust the output volume of
headphone.
Mac OS Operating system :
System Preferences / Sound / Output tab to adjust output
volume.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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!
WARNING! INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF MISHANDLED
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
※Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids
as doing so may result in re or electric shock.
※Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
※Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable, it might cause the product failures.
※Keep this product and the equipment which used together dry and avoid to exposure to extreme
high temperature and humidity.
Type of transducer
Condenser
With an extremely light weight dia-
phragm, it is very sensitive to sound.
Very small versions are available for
hidden applications. High performance
condenser microphones are regarded as
standard equipment in recording studios
for extreme detail capturing. They oper-
ate with phantom or battery power.
Type of directivity
Cardioid
It picks up most signal on axis, rejects
side noise, and picks up least to the
back. It is suitable for live sound rein-
forcement. With its apparent proximity ef-
fect, most singers like to take advantage
of the bass boost but cardioid mics are
not good for speech.
KNOWING YOUR MICROPHONE

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LIMITED WARRANTY
For compliance with the instructions which record in the user manual, Superlux Enterprise provide
one year period warranty for all material and producing quality from purchase date. This warranty
term will adjust according to different country or area. Please contact local distributor to receive more
information. In the validity period, if there’s any material, producing quality, or any function unavailable,
Superlux will repair or replace the parts. This warranty is only for the product which selling by distribu-
tor or agent which authorized by Superlux. However, the situation below is excluded in the warranty :
The damage which caused by accident, abuse, improper instructions, self-modication and repair,
or damage from transportation, not complying with the instructions which record in the manual,
repair by the company which didn’t authorized by Superlux Enterprise, request by distributor without
authorized, or the serial number sticker on Superlux product is unidentied, modied, or removed. All
repair of Superlux products can only accept from repair centre, distributor or agent which authorized
by Superlux. Unauthorized repair, maintenance and modication will not receive relevant warranty and
will be excluded in the warranty. Any repair guarantee under warranty need to provide selling receipt
from authorized distributor or agent to make sure your Superlux product still in the warranty period. To
obtain the original authorized repair warranty, please contact authorized distributor, agent or send an
e-mail to [email protected] to contact us.
www.superlux.com.tw
P/N:LB10L401U0000 SEP, 2019