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Features What’s in the box? • Compatible with Apple iPad® • NT-USB microphone • Cardioid polar pattern • Tripod mount (stand) • State-of-the-art surface mount electronics • Pop shield • Designed in Australia • USB cable (6m/ 20”) • Full 2 year guarantee* • Manual • Microphone pouch • Mic clip/Mounting ring *Online registration required 3
Specifications Acoustic Principle Pressure Gradient Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer, A/D converter 16bit 48kHz, headphone amplifier Directional Pattern Frequency Range Dynamic Range Cardiod 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 Polar Response 96dB 110dB SPL Power Requirements USB 5VDC Net Weight 0˚ +5.0 -2.0 -10.0 -20.0 -25.
6 Warranty Register your NT-USB now and validate your free 2 year warranty. Polar Response Scan the QR code with a smartphone, or visit www.rodemic.com/warranty The NT-USB is covered by a limited warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This can be extended free of charge to a full two (2) year warranty by registering your microphone online by visiting our website as above.
8 Mounting the NT-USB The NT-USB is supplied with a high quality tripod mount. To assemble simply screw the mounting ring onto the tripod stand (diagram 1). The mounting ring can also be used as a mic clip to attach the NT-USB to a mic or boom stand. 9 To change the microphone position, always be sure to loosen the adjustment lever to ensure that you do not damage the stand. When recording vocals, always use the supplied pop filter, mounted in front of the microphone.
10 General operation The gold dot on the face of the NT-USB indicates the front of the microphone, and the pickup area of the capsule. The microphone (and gold dot) should always be facing towards the sound source that you wish to record. 11 Monitor mix control The Monitor mix control (the top knob) is used to ‘mix’ between the direct microphone signal (your voice for example) and the sound from your audio recording software on your computer / device (the music that you are singing along to).
12 General operation cont. 13 Recording vocals room sound, and will reduce the proximity effect (increased bass or low frequency response when the sound source is very close) We strongly recommend using the supplied pop shield for all vocal recording. This aids in minimising plosive sounds (hard ‘P’, ‘B’, ‘T’ and ‘K’ sounds) that produce a sudden jet of air which can cause the capsule to overload and produce a ‘popping’ sound.
14 General operation cont. 15 Setting your input level: Adjusting the input level on a Mac OS computer: The NT-USB has been set to an ideal internal gain setting, without the need for physical level adjustments on the microphone body. Any necessary level adjustments to set the ideal recording level can be made from within your recording program, or via your computer’s system preferences. 1. Click on the Apple symbol at the top left of your screen, and select System Preferences.
16 General operation cont. 2. Click on ‘Sound’ to open the sound options 17 3. Open the ‘Input tab’. 4. From here, select the ‘RØDE NT-USB’ from the list of devices, and adjust the input level using the slider.
18 General operation cont. Adjusting the input level on a Windows computer: 19 2. Open the ‘Sound’ preferences from within the Control Panel folder. 1.
20 General operation cont. 3. Open the ‘Recording’ tab and double click on ‘RØDE NT-USB’ from the list of devices. Diagram 10 - Selecting the NT-USB input device 21 4. Adjust the input level using the slider.
22 Using the NT-USB with your Apple iPad® Safety & maintenance The NT-USB can be used to record with an Apple iPad using the USB Camera Connection Kit applicable to your iPad version (available as an accessory from most Apple retailers). After use the NT-USB should be removed from its tripod mount, wiped with a dry, soft cloth and placed in the supplied protective pouch.
24 Support If you experience any problem, or have any questions regarding your RØDE microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the microphone requires a factory authorised service, return will be organised by that dealer. We have an extensive distributor/dealer network, but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Alternatively please visit www.rodemic.
