SmartRig+ UC
Two-channel
Mic & Guitar Interface
For USB Type-C Devices
Product Introduction
1 General Introductions
The Saramonic SmartRig+ UC is a two channel
audio interface. It allows you to connect professional
microphones/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 SmartRig+ UC makes your recording work much
easier. It provides 48V phantom power for microphones
and 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring.
The two gain control thumbwheels make it easy to set
levels of each channel separately.
2 Highlights
• 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
3 Specifications
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 Khz, +/-0.5 dB
THD less than 0.01% @ 1 kHz, -30 dBu input
SNR 80 dB @ 1 kHz, -30 dBu input
Input1
1x XLR mic input
1 x 1/4" (6.35mm) guitar input
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) input
Input2
1 x XLR mic input
1 x 1/4" (6.35mm) guitar input
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) input
Output USB Type-C connector output cable
Phone OUT 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack
Gain +20 dB to -∞
Phantom Power 48V power supplies
Power Requirements 9V alkaline or lithium battery
Dimensions L 120 x W 40 x H 40 mm
Weight 130g (excluding battery)
4 Product Structure
Input1:
For Microphone:
One balanced XLR input
One 1/8" (3.5mm) mono input
For Guitar:
One 1/4" (6.35mm) mono standard input
Input2:
For Microphone:
One balanced XLR input
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 SmartRig+ UC.
M/S switch
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.
and
Control Knobs
Adjust the signal level of
each channel to the optimum
recording levels.
Knob
controls the volume
of input group 1 and knob
is for input group 2.
REC/PLAY Switch
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.
LED Indicator
When turn on the SmartRig+,
the green indicator is on.
When 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.
ON/OFF/+48V Switch
Select the ON/OFF switch to turn
on/off the SmartRig+ 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.
Headphone Jack
Monitor the audio (this feature depends on the application
you are using).
Output
USB Type-C output cable.
Battery Compartment
Operates on one 9V alkaline or lithium battery (not
included).
1/4" Female Screw
5 Quick Start Guide
a.
Install a 9V battery. Gently slide out the battery cover in
the direction of the arrow at the back of 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 SmartRig+ UC to the USB Type-C interface
of your devices.
e.
When connect to USB Type-C device, please download
professional recording APP which support real-time
input/output pass-through and install them on your
USB Type-C device.
f.
Turn on th e SmartRig + UC. Sl ide th e powe r swi tch 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 headphone jack to
monitor the recording.
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.
i.
You are now rea dy to rec ord . Ad just t he two gain
controls flexibly to get the optimum signal levels.
6 Tips
• 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.
7 Compatibility
Compatible with USB Type-C devices (Except GoPro
USB Type-C).
Any types of microphones: Dynamic, Ribbon, or
Condenser.
Musical instrument: Guitars or other musical instruments
with a 6.35mm input.
8 Packing List
The SmartRig+ UC ×1
Velcro Strip ×1
User Manual ×1
Warranty Card ×1
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