FAME CU2 USB Condenser Microphone User Manual

FAME CU2 USB Condenser Microphone

Product Information

• The device is a microphone with an integrated USB audio interface and microphone amplification. It is designed for indoor operation (IP20) and should not be exposed to rain, moisture, liquids, vibrations, dust, or sunlight. The device should be placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. It is important to maintain proper grounding and use the supplied power cables with functioning protective earth sockets.
• The device should not be opened or modified, as it contains high electrical voltage components. Any maintenance or repair work should be done by a qualified service workshop or the dealer. If the device is damaged or missing components, it should not be used until repaired.
• Packaging material should be properly disposed of or stored away from babies and children to prevent suffocation. Children should never use the appliance unattended or remove small parts that could pose a choking hazard.
• There are symbols on the device and packaging: the lightning flash symbol warns of uninsulated voltages and the risk of electric shock, and the exclamation mark symbol draws attention to important maintenance and operating instructions in the manual.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the device, check for any damage or missing components. Do not use if damaged.
2. Maintain proper grounding and use the supplied power cables with functioning protective earth sockets.
3. Ensure the device is placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. Maintain a minimum distance of 1 m.
4. Do not cover or tape the ventilation slots of the device or insert objects into it.
5. Never open the microphone basket to avoid damage to the sensitive microphone capsule.
6. Avoid feedback by keeping the microphone away from activated speakers that are simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers completely.
7. Do not expose the device to rain, moisture, liquids, vibrations, dust, or sunlight as this may cause damage.
8. Allow the device to adapt to the ambient temperature before use to prevent condensation.
9. If a new product emits unwanted odors, it is normal and will disappear after a few minutes.

Important safety instructions

Please read before connection!

• DANGER! (Electrical shock due to high voltages in the device)

• The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device. Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical voltage.

• Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective devices or housing parts. If this is the case, the device must not be used!

• Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact your dealer. In the case of a malfunction of the device, operation must also be stopped immediately until the device has been repaired by a specialist!

• DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)

• Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer.

• Always make sure that the grounding of the device is maintained. Only use the supplied power cables and always maintain the earthed protective contacts on the side. Make sure that the sockets used have a properly functioning protective earth.

• Failure to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!

• DANGER! (For babies and children)

• Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be kept out of the reach of babies and children due to the risk of suffocation.

• Ensure that children never use the appliance unattended! In addition, make sure that children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffocate by swallowing parts!

• Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)

• The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.

• Ensure that the unit is placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat sources, naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. A minimum distance of 1 m is required.
  Do not tape or cover the ventilation slots of the unit, or insert objects into the unit

• Hint! (Operating conditions)

• Due to its structural characteristics, the device is designed for indoor operation (IP20).

• Never expose the unit to rain, moisture or liquids as this may cause damage.

• Vibrations, dust or sunlight can also cause damage, avoid them!
  Hint! (Power supply)

• This microphone contains an integrated USB audio interface, as well as the necessary microphone amplification. This makes it completely “self-powered” and no cumbersome handling of power supplies etc. necessary.

• Can also be used immediately in mobile operation.
  Hint! (Condensation)

• To avoid condensation in the unit, the unit should adapt to the ambient temperature before commissioning.
  Hint! (Unwanted odours)

• A new product can sometimes lead to unwanted odours. This reaction is normal and disappears after a few minutes.
  Hint! (Damage to loudspeaker diaphragms due to feedback)

• Avoid feedback by keeping the microphone away from activated speakers that are simultaneously listening to the signal. If necessary, turn off the speakers completely.
  Hint! (Sensitive microphone capsule)

• To avoid damage to the microphone capsule – never open the microphone basket

Symbols on device and packaging

• The lightning flash symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltages and the risk of electric shock
• The exclamation mark symbol draws the user’s attention to important maintains and operating instructions in the manual
• The lightning warns you of dangerous voltage accessible from the outside. A connection to any terminal marked with this symbol may only be made with a ready-made cable that complies with the manufacturer’s recommendations or with cables installed by qualified personnel
• Only suitable for indoor use
• Read the manual

Please read and follow the warnings and recommendations carefully to ensure safe and trouble-free use.
Congratulations on your new FAME Audio Studio CU2 USB condenser microphone!
Thank you for choosing a FAME Audio product. Through efficient development and economical production, FAME Audio enables high quality products at a fantastic price.
Please read the instruction manual carefully to learn about all the features of this product and keep it for future use.
Have fun with your new product!

Your FAME Audio Team

Scope of delivery

Guarantee

The current general terms and guarantee conditions of the Music Store professional GmbH apply.
You can view  it at: www.musicstore.de
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us: Music Store professional GmbH Istanbulstr. 22-26 51103 Cologne
Managing Director : Michael Sauer
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 41617453
Tel : +49 221 8884-0
Fax : +49 221 8884-2500
[email protected]

Intended use

The product FAME Audio Studio CU2 USB condenser microphone was designed for use as a microphone. The device may only be used for this purpose and in accordance with the operating instructions. Other purposes as well as operation under other operating conditions are expressly not intended and can lead to damage to property or personal injury! No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
It must be ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent users who are in full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The use of other persons is expressly only permitted at the request of a person responsible for their safety, who instructs or supervises the use.

Installation:
Be sure to check the unit for damage before use. Use the original packaging or a suitable transport or storage packaging to protect the product from dust, moisture, etc. when not in use.

Equipment and use:
This ½ diaphragm condenser microphone has a USB port and can therefore be connected to your Mac or PC. It is a high-quality microphone with an integrated audio interface, so no additional interface is required. Its technical and sound features make the CU2 the ideal microphone for film dubbing, voice-over, multimedia applications, and home studio music productions. The driver architecture is already integrated into Windows and OSX operating systems and no further installation is required.

Commissioning:
All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Only use high-quality, undamaged and as short cables as possible for the connections.

Directional characteristics:

Microphones have one or more directional characteristics in order to achieve better sound recording results, depending on the application. Sound arriving at the basket and capsule from certain angles can be erased, attenuated or not influenced at all. How strong or weak these effects are depends on the microphone. The main characteristics are omnidirectional, eight and club, while the cardioid, wide cardioid, supercardioid and hypercardioid characteristics are mixed.

• Example application 1: Ball
  Since the omnidirectional characteristic has no extinctions due to the design of the microphone, sound from all directions can be picked up almost uniformly.

• Example application 2: Cardioid
  Sound hitting the rear is extinguished/dampened by the cardioid characteristic. The focus here is on the direct signal.

FAME Audio Studio CU2 with cardioid characteristics:
The FAME Studio CU2 features a cardioid characteristic that effectively cancels or attenuates sound coming from the rear (at 180° or below). This microphone is ideal for voice, vocal, voice-over and instrument recordings .
(Drawing is for general illustration only and may vary by microphone)

Specifications

Troubleshooting

The following overview serves as an aid for quick troubleshooting. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer, the dealer, or the corresponding specialist personnel

No tone

| Check the USB cable for damage (cuts, extreme

kinks, etc.).

Check the wiring. Connectors must be fully inserted and snap into place!
Arm the microphone in the DAW or activate direct monitoring.
The microphone may need to be levelled. Refer to

the software manual of the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) in question.

Delayed tone

| Change the buffer size in the DAW settings. The lower the number, the lower the latency. (Note: with a low buffer size, the machine requires higher

performance. Depending on the computer, this can lead to higher performance losses).

If the specified corrections have not led to success, please contact our service staff. The contact details can be found at www.musicstore.de

Cleaning:
Regular cleaning of the device from dirt and dust increases the shelf life of the product. Always disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it! Never clean the appliance wet! A dry microfibre cloth is best.
Ventilation grilles and openings should always be cleaned of dust and dirt. Suitable compressed air sprays are recommended for this application.

Environmental protection:

The company MUSIC STORE Professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of fundamental importance to us. Please dispose of and recycle the packaging components after use properly.

Disposal of packaging:
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic materials, etc. are separately recycled. Observe the corresponding disposal instructions on the packaging.

Disposal of batteries:
Batteries do not belong in the garbage! Please keep batteries in accordance with the official collection points or disposal stations in accordance with the specifications.

Disposal of your old device:
Do not dispose of the device with household waste! This device is subject to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its currently valid version.
The device will be disposed of by an approved waste disposal company or your local waste disposal office. The regulations valid in your country must be observed!

Manufacturer: MUSIC STORE professional GmbH, Istanbulstraße 22-26, 51103 Cologne, Germany
MS ID: REC0008045-000 02/2023

References

• MUSIC STORE - Online Shop für Musikinstrumente - Deutschland | MUSIC STORE professional
• Music Store Online-Shop für Musikinstrumente | MUSIC STORE professional

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