Nady Audio USB-4B User Manual

Thanks for purchasing the Nady USB-4B USB Boundary Condenser Microphone!
It is very useful in a variety of surface-mounted applications such as high quality
vocal and ambient recording, dictation and note-taking, web conferencing and
chatting, as well as VOIP use. For use in conference rooms, schools, court,
as well as everyday home and office use.
FEATURES
• Ultra-versatile, sleek table top USB condenser microphone for Windows and
Mac computers.
• Cardioid polar pattern for unidirectional audio pickup
• Simple plug-and-play design, no PC drivers needed.
• Powered by connecting the USB-4B into your PC , using standard USB cable
(included).
• For use in conference rooms, schools, court, as well as everyday home and
office use.
• Convenient "Mute On/Off" button with green/red LED indicator light.
• Shock resistant padded feet for quiet, natural recordings.
• Uni-directional pick up pattern and full range 50Hz-18kHz frequency response for
top quality audio when it is needed most.
Your USB-4B microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during
shipping. Please examine your microphone before using and retain the external shipping package for reuse should you ever
need to return your microphone for servicing.
The USB-4B can be used with any Windows or Mac PC using the included USB-A to USB mini-B cable. Connect the USB
cable from the USB-4B directly to your computers available USB port. In a Windows PC, wait for the drivers to configure for
this new device, and the PC will notify you that the device is ready for use. On a Mac using OSX, the core audio will recognize
the device and will become available for use via the Core Audio. While the USB-4B is in use, you can manually mute or unmute
the microphone by pushing the green LED button in the center of the device. When the LED turns from green to red, no audio
will be transmitted. To unmute, simply push the LED again and it will turn from red back to green. Once the LED is green,
audio will immediately begin transmitting again.
The USB-4B should be placed on a sturdy flat surface and aimed at the sound source. Be aware of the proximity effect
(an increase in bass response) when the mic is placed close to the mouth or instrument. This may or may not be desirable.
Experimenting with the position of the mic with respect to the audio source will ensure the optimum results you are seeking
in any given application. You may experience a delay in hearing your audio input to the mic if monitoring in real time. Such a
slight delay is called "latency" and is common for many types of software used with this unit. If real time coincidence of the
input and amplified signal heard though the computer monitors is required then special software may be necessary.
Some useful ways in which to totally eliminate annoying feedback include: experimenting with mic positions with respect to
the speakers, decreasing speaker volume (whenever possible), and adjusting the equalization within audio software.
WINDOWS
• Open Control Panel
• Open Sounds and Audio Devices
• In the Audio tab, find "USB Audio Codec" for Sound
playback and Sound recording
USB-4B
UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORT
USING YOUR USB-4B MICROPHONE
ASSIGNING USB-4B TO COMPUTER
Boundary Condenser Microphone

USER GUIDE

MACINTOSH
• Open System Preferences
• Open Sound Preference
• Select "USB Audio Codec" for the Input and Output tab