Features • Pro audio broadcasting desktop microphone • USB powered ‘Plug-and-Play’ operation • Polar pattern selectable • Connects to your computer for hassle-free sound control • Used for podcasts, gaming, streaming, recording, audio editing • Lab tested for stage & studio-quality performance •...
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Functions Angle adjustment dial Type C USB input Headphone (3.5mm input) Headphone volume controller...
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Dual function button A. Turn left to right to increase gain B. Mode (Push down - switch polar pattern) LED light controller A. Multi-color Ambient LED switch B. Long press for 3 seconds, LEDs go to ECO mode...
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Selecting polar pattern Press the Mode button to select different polar pattern settings. LED lights will illuminate to show each pattern. Polar pattern selection Cardioid(Front LED) Bidirectional Stereo Omnidirectional Touch to mute (lights & grille turn red) Cardioid mode is perfect for recording sounds directly in front of the microphone.
(or other sound source) to achieve the best frequency response of the microphone. This requires the user to speak into the microphone from the Stadium symbol side positioned towards the mouth. The distance from the mouth should be about 1 inch, or 10 - 40mm for optimal recording.
Additional Information Selecting software You have many choices in recording software. Audacity, available for free online at http://sourceforge.net is a widely used software program that provides basic recording software. Setting your software levels Correct adjustment of microphone level is important for optimum performance. Ideally, the microphone level should be as high as possible without overloading the input of your computer.
Preliminary setup with Mac OS X 1. Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device. 2. To select the SHOWUSB as your audio input, first open your System Preferences NOTE: Many recording software programs are available online.
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Preliminary setup with Mac OS X (continued) 3. Next, click Sound to display the Sound Preference panel. 4. Click the input tab and select the SHOWUSB as the device for sound input. SHOWUSB Your preferences are now set to use the SHOWUSB on your Mac with Garage Band or another recording program of your choice.
Preliminary setup with Windows XP 1. Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device. 2. To select the SHOWUSB as your default recording device, begin at your START menu.
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Preliminary setup with Windows XP (continued) 4. Select Sounds and Audio Devices.
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Preliminary setup with Windows XP (continued) 5. Select the Audio tab, and choose SHOWUSB as the default device. 6. Adjust computer volume by clicking on the Volume button beneath Sound recording Default device. 7. Through the Wave In window, you can set the computer volume or mute the microphone.
Preliminary setup with Windows Vista 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device. 2. To select the SHOWUSB as your default recording device, begin at your START menu.
Preliminary setup with Windows 7/10 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device. 2. START menu > Control Panel > Sound To select the SHOWUSB as your default recording device, begin at your START menu.
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Preliminary setup with Windows 7/10 (continued) 4. Select Sound 5. The following screen will pop up...
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Preliminary setup with Windows 7/10 (continued) 6. Select the Recording tab, and choose SHOWUSB as the default device. 7. Double click on the SHOWUSB 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.
1 x USB C to USB A cable (length 2.5M) 1 x 3/8” to 5/8” microphone stand adapter Technical Assistance If you need assistance setting up or using your Stadium product now or in the future, call Stadium support Australia TEL: 03 – 8587 8898 FAX: 03 –...
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