TASER Axon Mic User Manual Model AX1004 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions. Save these instructions. The most up-to-date warnings and instructions are available at www.TASER.com MMU00## Rev: X1 Page 1 of 22...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ........................4 What Is the Axon Mic? ........................4 Important Safety and Health Information ................... 4 Additional Reading .......................... 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic ..................5 Accessories ............................7 Parts ............................... 8 Assembly and Use ........................
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ......................19 Customer Service .......................... 19 Warranty Policy ..........................19 Warnings ............................19 Radio Waves ..........................19 Declaration of Conformity ....................21 Page 3 of 22...
Evidence Sync software, assign personnel to devices, recharge your device, and transfer audio from an Axon device to a computer. Visit academy.axon.io/. Detailed instructions for using Axon devices and other TASER products with Evidence Sync are available in the Evidence Sync User Manual.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic The Axon Mic includes physical controls to enable audio capture while providing visual, audible, and vibration notifications of the Axon Mic’s state of operation. top view bottom view Function LED Operation Function LED upload status LED front view On/off switch...
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Function LED Shows when certain functions are enabled. Function Enabled Function LED Mute Blinking blue Device error Solid red Bluetooth feature is booting up Solid blue Wireless accessory configuration (WAC) Blinking magenta Use the power switch to turn the Mic off and on. Connection Socket –...
Axon Dock has no communication with the LED off device. Contact TASER customer service. Pressing buttons causes the Axon Mic to emit audio alerts (beeps) to indicate system actions. See Chapter 4: Notification Reference Tables for more information. Accessories The Axon Mic is designed to work with the new Axon RapidLock mounting system.
Parts back lock microphone Assembly and Use Read Important Safety and Health Information (Chapter 1) before performing these steps. Insert the key on the back of the Axon Mic into the lock. Twist the RapidLock mount counterclockwise, 90 degrees. Place the magnetic back underneath the shirt, patrol vest, or whatever you are using.
Chapter 3: Recording with the Axon Mic Operating Modes The Axon Mic has 2 operating modes: BUFFERING (turning on the device and starting pre-event buffering) EVENT (event recording) BUFFERING Mode (Turning on the Microphone) Move the ON/OFF switch on the Axon Mic to the ON position. •...
the Axon Mic is turned on. The system does not record when the microphone is turned off. Notes: An agency can turn off the BUFFERING mode. If your agency has deactivated the • BUFFERING mode, your Axon system will operate the same way as described in this manual, but the device will not record any audio until you double-press the EVENT button.
quickly at a later time when re playing the video. If you want to add a marker to a video while you are recording: Press and release the Function button within 1 second. • Battery Status Press the Battery button to determine the percentage remaining in the battery. See Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic for details on the Battery LED functions.
The Operation LED flashes red, yellow, and then green before shutting down the • lights. Pressing the Battery button will momentarily light both the Operation LED and • the Battery LED, displaying the current operating mode and battery level. For interpreting the LED colors, see Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic.
Chapter 4: Notification Reference Tables Audio Prompts The Axon Mic emits beeping sounds called “audio prompts” to notify you of the system status. These audio prompts usually occur after you perform an action with the microphone. These audio prompts are accompanied by a vibration that matches the beeps. Operating Mode Audio Notification Haptic Notification...
Transfer error, device re-trying to transfer Blinking green and yellow Blinking red, yellow, and then green (cycling all) Network error (no connection) colors) Axon Dock has no communication with the LED off device. Contact TASER customer service. Page 15 of 22...
Chapter 5: Axon Signal Operations Axon Signal technology is included with the Axon Fleet cameras and microphone device. However, your agency’s administrator must have activated the Axon Signal capability for it to work. When it is active, Axon Signal technology takes your devices from BUFFERING to EVENT mode automatically.
Always recharge a depleted battery as soon as reasonably possible. You can use an Axon Dock, wall charger, or computer to charge the battery. Using a non-TASER approved wall charger may degrade device performance and will void the warranty.
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Remove the back of the device. Put the new device back in place with the device front. Using a Torx T6 screwdriver, fasten the screws into the new device back. Do not over-tighten. Page 18 of 22...
TASER International warranty provisions are applicable on all Axon Mic products. See TASER International’s website, www.taser.com, for detailed warranty information. Warnings For a full list of the warning associated with this product, see www.taser.com. Radio Waves Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the product warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the • receiver is connected. Consult TASER International Customer Service for help. • FCC/IC NOTICE: This device meets the body worn human exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992.
THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Declaration of Conformity TASER International declares that this Axon system is in compliance with the requirements and other relevant provisions of the RTT&E Directive 1999/5/EC regarding radio and telecommunications equipment and the Directive 2014/30/EU regarding electromagnetic compatibility.