SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC (01) PDF Document

The SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC is a two-channel audio interface that allows you to connect professional microphones or guitars to record quality sound or create music with your USB Type-C devices.

The USB Type-C connector allows you to record great stereo sound to your devices.

The device makes recording work easier by providing 48V phantom power for microphones and a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring.

The two gain control thumbwheels make it easy to set levels of each channel separately.

Two XLR mic inputs

Two 1/4″ (6.35mm) guitar inputs

Two 1/8″ (3.5mm) inputs

Mono/Stereo switch (M/S)

REC/PLAY switch

+48V phantom power

3.5mm headphone output for monitoring

Gain control

USB Type-C connector for output

Input1:

For Microphone: One balanced XLR input and One 1/8″ (3.5mm) mono input.

For Guitar: One 1/4″ (6.35mm) mono standard input.

Input2:

For Microphone: One balanced XLR input and One 1/8″ (3.5mm) mono input.

For Guitar: One 1/4″ (6.35mm) mono standard input.

Note: Other instruments with 1/4’’ (6.35mm) input connector can also be used with the SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC.

The M/S switch allows you to select mono/stereo output mode.

When recording on one channel, use the mono (M) setting. The signal will be sent to both left and right channels.

When recording on two channels, use the stereo (S) setting. The level of each channel can be controlled individually.

The Control Knobs allow you to adjust the signal level of each channel to the optimum recording levels.

Knob 1 controls the volume of input group 1.

Knob 2 is for input group 2.

Select REC to monitor audio directly from the microphone or audio sources while recording.

Select PLAY to monitor playback audio from the USB Type-C devices.

When you turn on the device, the green indicator is on.

When you choose +48V phantom power, the red and green indicators are both on.

When it is low battery, the red and green indicators will be dim.

Select the ON/OFF switch to turn on/off the SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC.

Select +48V phantom power for microphones that require phantom power to operate.

Please notice that only the XLR inputs offer +48V phantom power; the 1/8″ (3.5mm) mic inputs do not offer +48V phantom power.

a. Install a 9V battery. Gently slide out the battery cover in the direction of the arrow at the back of the unit. Insert the battery with the “+” positive terminal lined up with the “+” indicator on the battery compartment.

b. Connect your microphones to the XLR inputs or 3.5mm inputs, or connect guitars to the 1/4″ (6.35mm) inputs.

c. Set the M/S switch. When recording on one channel, switch to the mono (M) setting. The signal will be sent to both left and right channels. When recording on two channels, switch to the stereo (S) setting. The level of each channel can be controlled individually.

d. Connect the SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC to the USB Type-C interface of your devices.

e. When connected to a USB Type-C device, please download a professional recording APP which supports real-time input/output pass-through and install it on your USB Type-C device.

f. Turn on the SARAMONIC SMARTRIG+ (SMARTRIGPLUS) UC. Slide the power switch to the ON position and the green indicator is on.

g. If your microphone needs phantom power, please slide the power switch to the +48V position. The red and green indicators are both on.

h. Connect your headphone to the headphone jack to monitor the recording.

i. Set the REC/PLAY switch. When you need to monitor audio directly from the microphone or audio sources when recording, slide to REC. When you need to monitor playback audio from the USB Type-C devices, slide to PLAY.

j. You are now ready to record. Adjust the two gain controls flexibly to get the optimum signal levels.

Be careful not to turn the phantom power ON when recording with microphones that do not operate on phantom power, as the current may damage it.

Please set the GAIN properly during recording. Audio recording will be distorted if the GAIN is too high or too low.

If you hear echoes when using high GAIN settings, please lower the device volume with the volume button.

If you can’t hear audio when monitoring, please make sure the applications you choose can support real-time input/output pass-through.

Compatible with USB Type-C devices (Except GoPro USB Type-C).

Any types of microphones: Dynamic, Ribbon, or Condenser.

Musical instruments: Guitars or other musical instruments with a 6.35mm input.