Samson UB1 Omnidirectional USB Boundary Microphone - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson UB1 USB boundary microphone!
The UB1 is a low profile, surface-mount, boundary microphone featuring a fixed
charge condenser element along with an onboard, high quality Analog-to-Digital
converter and USB output. The UB1 is ideal for mounting on flat surfaces like confer-
ence room tables, podiums and altars, as well as hanging on ceilings and walls. The
minimally intrusive design allows the microphone to be used in applications where
low visibility is desired. The UB1 features a permanently charged condenser element
with a half-omnidirectional pickup pattern. Because the UB1 is omni-directional, it
provides linear pick-up in a 360-degree pattern, allowing the unit to be placed on the
center of a conference table to pick-up everyone seated. Although the UB1 is very
small in size, all the electronics are contained within the body, eliminating the need
for any external electronics pack. The UB1 is perfect for recording your podcast, con-
ference, meeting, or any acoustic audio source on your favorite recording software.
Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your software and start recording. The
UB1 faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic instru-
ments and overhead cymbals, to name a few. A heavy Neoprene rubber pad is added
to the bottom of the unit to decouple the microphone from the surface, helping to
reduce unwanted pick-up noise. The UB1 is built using heavy-duty die cast construc-
tion with reinforced steel grill screen. Convenient mounting holes and hardware for
hanging on walls or ceilings is included. A low reflectance, matte black finish enhanc-
es the stylish minimalist look.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the UB1 USB
boundary microphone, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and
full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill
it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can
send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for complete informa-
tion about our full product line.
With proper care, your UB1 will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend
you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number: __________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be
obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not
be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return
Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your
local distributor for warranty information and service.