AT2020USB+ Instruction Manual AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone Contents Introduction & features 3 Setting up your microphone with pivot mount & desk stand 4 Preliminary setup with Mac OS X 5 Preliminary setup with Windows 7 7 Using headphones 10 Using mix control 10 Selecting software 10 Setting your software levels 10 Positioning your microphone Protecting your microphone Specifications 10 10 11
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Introduction Thank you for buying the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. Equipped with a USB output, this microphone is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source using your favorite recording software. The AT2020USB+ offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.
AT2020USB+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 (on back) 8 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Capsule — Condenser microphone element with cardioid polar pattern Blue LED — Blue light shows microphone is receiving USB power Headphone Level Control — Dial controls headphone volume Mix Control — Blends microphone and pre-recorded audio Headphone Jack — 1/8 -inch (3.
Preliminary setup with Mac OS X 1. Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The microphone’s blue LED will illuminate, indicating the microphone is receiving power. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver. 2. To select the AT2020USB+ as your audio input, first, open your System Preferences. 3. Next, click Sound to display the Sound preference pane. 4. Click the Input tab and select the AT2020USB+ as the device for sound input.
Preliminary setup with Mac OS X (continued) 5. Click the output tab and make certain AT2020USB+ is selected as the default output device. (This should have happened automatically.) $7 86% 86% Your preferences are now set to use the AT2020USB+ on your Mac with GarageBand or another recording program of your choice.
Preliminary setup with Windows 7 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The microphone’s blue LED light will illuminate, indicating the mic is receiving power. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver. 2. In the lower right portion of your screen you may get a message that new hardware was found; or you may see a driver software installation notice. 3.
Preliminary setup with Windows 7 4. Select Sound. 5.
6. Select the Recording tab, and choose AT2020USB+ as the default device. 0LFURSKRQH $7 86% 'HIDXOW 'HYLFH 7. Double click on the AT2020USB+ icon to open the Microphone Properties window. Select the Levels tab to adjust microphone level (loudness). You may need to come back to this window to readjust the level after you begin recording. Your preferences are now set to use the AT2020USB+ with Windows 7 and the recording program of your choice.
Additional Information Using headphones Warning: Turn the volume control down before using the headphones. The 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone jack on the rear of the microphone allows you to directly monitor your recording without the delay that occurs when monitoring through your computer’s headphone output.
AT2020USB+ Specifications† Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz Power Requirements: USB Power (5V DC) Bit Depth: 16 bit Sample Rate: 44.1/48 kHz Controls: Mix control; Headphone volume control Weight: 386 g (13.6 oz) Dimensions: 162.0 mm (6.38") long, 52.0 mm (2.05") maximum body diameter Output Connector: USB-type Headphone Output Power: 130 mW (at 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 32 ohm load) Headphone Jack: 3.
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