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- Page 3 The Polsen RC-77-U is a large-diaphragm studio condenser USB microphone ideal for singers, songwriters, and podcasters who want to record high-quality sound directly to their computer. The stylish, retro look of the RC-77-U makes it an eye-catching addition to any studio. This retro-styled microphone is Mac and PC compatible and connects directly to a computer’s USB port.
- Page 4 Among the benefits you’ll enjoy: • Studio condenser microphone ideal for singers, songwriters, and podcasters. • Record directly to your computer. No drivers, power supply, or audio interface needed. • Large, 32 mm diaphragm delivers clean and natural sound. • Mac and PC compatible. Connects directly to your computer’s USB port. •...
- Page 5 Front Back O V E R V I E W Microphone capsule Grille LED indicator Headphone volume control Microphone mute button Headphone jack USB Mini-B jack 8. Threaded 5/8″ mount Adjustable mic stand...
- Page 6 P R E C A U T I O N S • Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. • Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods of time.
- Page 7 S E T T I N G U P T H E M I C R O P H O N E 1. Screw the mic stand into the RC-77-U microphone, unfold the legs, and place the microphone on your desktop.
- Page 8 Note: If the RC-77-U microphone does not appear in the Recording window, see the Troubleshooting section below. 3. Click on the Set Default button and then click on OK to make the RC-77-U as your default microphone. The microphone should appear with a green check mark next to it.
- Page 12 4. If the Microphone volume adjustment column does not appear on the right side of the window, click Options in the menu bar, and then select Properties. 5. In the Mixer device drop-down menu, make sure Polsen USB Mic is selected. Under Adjust volume for, make sure the recording button is selected.
- Page 14 To set the RC-77-U as the default, follow these steps: 1. Go to System Preferences and select Sound. (Fig. 1) 2. Click on the Input tab and then click on Polsen USB Mic to select it as the default sound input device. (Fig. 2) 3.
- Page 16 PO S IT I O N I NG T H E M I CR O P H ON E The RC-77-U employs a cardioid pickup pattern design to capture sound mostly in front of the microphone. You will usually want to position microphone so the button on the front is pointed directly at the sound source.
- Page 17 R ECOR D I NG W I T H T H E R C- 7 7 - U 1. Launch your recording software and select the RC-77-U for the input and output. 2. Create a new mono track and enable record mode.
- Page 18 R E CO RD I NG W I T H T H E R C- 7 7 - U (c o nt i n u e d ) Note: The LED indicator glows red to indicate clipping. If you see the LED indicator turn red, do one or both of the following: •...
- Page 19 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S P O L A R PAT T E R N Cardioid H E A D P H O N E I M P E DA N C E 16 Ω H E A D P H O N E O U T P U T 85 mW @ 16 Ω...
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