User Manual
AI-1User Guide V02 RØDE MICROPHONES – DECEMBER 2017
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Phantom power needs to be activated for most condenser
microphones, but is not necessary for dynamic microphones
or instruments. It is recommended that you deselect phantom
power before connecting devices that do not need it.
When setting levels, adjust the input gain so the signal
level LED ashes yellow during the loudest parts of the
performance. This will give the best performance without
distortion or noise.
The high-power headphone amplier in the AI-1 is capable of
producing extremely high volume levels in some headphones.
Start with the volume turned right down, and turn up until the
level is comfortable.
Please turn headphone level down before unplugging
headphones to mix via speakers.
CONNECTING YOUR AI-1
If your computer doesn’t automatically switch
its default input/output to the RODE AI-1 when
connected, you can set this up with the following
steps:
Mac OS
Go to System Preferences > Sound
Conrm that ‘RODE AI-1’ is selected as the input and
output device.
Windows
Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound
> Manage Audio Devices
(alternatively right click the speaker icon in the bottom right
of the taskbar and select Playback)
Conrm that ‘RODE AI-1’ is selected as the default device in
both the Playback and Recording tabs.
The AI-1 is a class compliant device and therefore does not
need any drivers installed.
For future rmware updates, please visit rode.com/ai1
RØDE MICROPHONES – DECEMBER 2017