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Page 1: Table Of Contents
AT2020USB + Instruction Manual AT2020USB + Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone Contents Introduction & features Setting up your microphone with pivot mount & desk stand Preliminary setup with Mac OS X Preliminary setup with Windows 7 Using headphones Using mix control Selecting software Setting your software levels Positioning your microphone... - Page 2 Compliance with FCC rules (USA only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Setting Up Your Microphone With Pivot Mount & Desk Stand
AT2020USB + (on back) 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 —... -
Page 5: Preliminary Setup With Mac Os X
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. - Page 6 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.) AT2020USB+ Your preferences are now set to use the AT2020USB + on your Mac with GarageBand or another recording program of your choice.
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Page 7: Preliminary Setup With Windows 7
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. - Page 8 Preliminary setup with Windows 7 (continued) 4. Select Sound. 5. The following screen will pop up:...
- Page 9 AT2020USB + 6. Select the Recording tab, and choose as the default device. Microphone AT2020USB+ Default Device 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.
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Page 10: Using Headphones
Additional Information Using headphones Warning: Turn the volume control down before using the headphones. " (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. When your preliminary setup is completed, and your USB microphone is connected to your computer’s USB port (the microphone’s blue LED is illuminated), plug your headphones into the headphone jack on the rear of the microphone. -
Page 11: Specifications
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... - Page 12 AT2020USB + To reduce the environmental impact of a multi-language printed document, product information is available online at www.audio-technica.com in a selection of languages. Afin de réduire l’impact sur l’environnement de l’impression de plusieurs, les informations concernant les produits sont disponibles sur le site www.audio-technica.com dans une large sélection de langue. Para reducir el impacto al medioambiente, y reducir la producción de documentos en varios leguajes, información de nuestros productos están disponibles en nuestra página del Internet: www.audio-technica.com.