Behringer C-1U Quick Setup Guide

STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-1U

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the BEHRINGER C‑1U. This large‑diaphragm condenser 

microphone comes with an impressive software bundle which includes a variety 

of applications to creatively produce professional‑sounding podcasts for the 

internet. Move up to the next step in the evolution of broadcasting, and free 

yourself and others from the limitations of conventional mass communication.

The following section gives you a quick insight into the terminology being used.
Podcasting is a term derived from combining the two words “iPod” 

and “broadcasting” and is defined as the distribution of audio or video files, 

such as radio programs or music clips, over the Internet. This is accomplished 

by using one of two syndication techniques which allow users to listen and, 

of late, even view digital media on such portable media devices as iPod players 

and laptops.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and Atom are Web content syndication formats 

written in XML which provide either podcast content or summaries that link to 

content and additional file information.
Podcast is a feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for public access. 

Anyone can subscribe to the feed and download the media files. This allows 

you to collect programs from a wide range of sources for listening or viewing 

media content, either online or offline with your computer or an appropriate 

portable device.
Podcatcher refers to a software application that enables the download of 

podcasts. Usually, it launches when the computer is started and runs then 

in the background, managing feeds that you add manually and downloading 

each at a specified interval.

Now that you know the terminology and have all the gear you will need to 

produce high‑quality audio podcasts, it’s about time you set up the equipment, 

install the software and get started.
1)  Connect your new C‑1U USB mic to your computer by using the 

USB connector.

2)  Connect any other sound source (CD/Tape) to the “Line In” connector of your 

computer’s sound card using a 1/8" TRS connector.

3)  Hook up a set of headphones to the computer’s sound card phones connector 

using a 1/8" TRS connector.

After setting up the hardware, you are ready to install the audio software and 

podcasting applications provided on the software CD.
4)  Then, install the Audacity software application, an easy‑to‑use audio editor, 

and Kristal Audio Engine, a powerful audio sequencer and mixer. Please note 

that the Audacity software is not ASIO capable, but runs on both Windows 

and Mac operating systems.

5)  The Audacity software doesn’t include an MP3 codec to encode 

audio files. For this reason you will first need to download and 

install the LAME MP3 encoder (more information and download at 

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/?lang=en).

6)  Remember to choose the appropriate driver in the preferences of 

Audacity and Kristal Audio Engine when using these programs with your 

USB  audio interface.

7)  Install the Podifier software. This application automates the making of 

podcasts and includes an FTP feature to upload your podcasts to a server.

8)  Install the Juice or Podnova software. Both of these applications are 

cross‑platform podcast receivers which help you manage your podcast files.

9)  Alternatively, install the Golden Ear software (works only on Windows 

operating systems). This program is a podcast receiver that enables you to 

look for and download podcasts.

Soundcard 

Line In

USB 

Cable

Soundcard 

Phone Out

USB mic

* not included

HPX4000*

Computer*

MP3 Player*

HPX4000

C-1U

Start to produce your first podcast by recording your voice or an 

acoustic instrument. Adust the recording level as required:

Using the included Audacity recording software, you can record, edit and save 

your recording sessions to your computer’s hard drive. Simply turn up the levels of 

the Microphone input and click on the record button in the application to create 

a new track and record everything you pick up with your microphone. Be sure to 

adjust the input and output levels accordingly. After you have finished recording, 

you can edit and then export the recorded material to a common audio format.
Load the audio file into the Kristal Audio Engine application, which enables you 

to add multiple tracks (please be aware of copyright issues when using material 

that is not your own) and master these to a single, final stereo track. Since the 

Kristal Audio Engine software supports VST plug‑ins, you are able to use VST 

effects to process your audio material.

Now that you have a final version you would like to publish as a podcast, 

go ahead and compress your audio file to the MP3 file format (after you have 

installed the LAME encoder) or convert your file to an available audio format of 

your choice. Simply open your audio file in the Audacity software application and 

use the Export command in the File menu to save your file.
To publish your podcast, make your new file available online. Upload the 

generated file to a server with the Podifier software, which assists you to create 

a feed for your file, enabling you to enter such information as your podcast’s 

URL and  title. The feed of your podcast can finally be made accessible to the 

public by posting it, for example, to an Internet portal. Congratulations, you have 

just published your very first podcast!

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