TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................1 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..................... 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................3 Controls ................................3 GETTING STARTED....................... 4 System compatibility ...........................4 Connecting USB power cable ........................4 Connecting a monitoring headphone .....................5 First-time setup (for PC only) ........................5 USING YOUR MICROPHONE ..................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information on the JBL Quantum Stream microphone. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual, which describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions to help you to set up and get started. Read and understand all the safety instructions before using your product.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Controls • Mutes or unmutes the microphone. Volume knob • Adjusts headphone volume. • Lights up white when the polar pattern is cardioid (default). • Lights up green when the polar pattern is omnidirectional. USB-C port Rotary joint Microphone stand Ring LED (RGB lighting + mute/unmute indicator) 3.5 mm headphone port...
Getting started System compatibility • PC and Mac (desktop or laptop) with USB-A or USB-C ports • Mobile devices with USB-C ports • PlayStation™: PS4/PS5 console with USB-A port • Nintendo Switch™ with USB-C port and Nintendo Switch™ console with USB-A port Connecting USB power cable 1.
You can hear sounds from the microphone. First-time setup (for PC only) Download from www.jblquantum.com/engine to gain full access to features on your JBL Quantum Stream, such as EQ settings, polar pattern selection and lighting customization. - 5 -...
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1. Connect the microphone to your PC via USB connection. (See “Positioning”). 2. Go to “Sound Settings” -> “Sound Control Panel”. 3. Under “Playback” highlight “JBL Quantum Stream” and select “Set Default” -> “Default Device”. 4. Under “Recording” highlight “JBL Quantum Stream” and select “Set Default” ->...
Using your microphone Selecting a polar pattern >2S The polar pattern defines a microphone’s sound pickup sensitivity related to its angle and directions. Select an appropriate polar pattern according to your recording needs. • Hold the volume knob for 2 seconds to switch between cardioid (default) and omnidirectional.
Positioning For optimal performance, speak towards the side instead of the top of the microphone. Recommended Not recommended Mute/unmute × 1 >5S • Press on the top to mute or unmute the microphone. Ring LED color Meaning Microphone status RGB lighting on, mute/unmute Muted indicator in red RGB lighting on, mute/unmute...
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• Hold for 5 seconds to turn off RGB light on the ring LED. Hold the same button for 5 seconds to turn it on again. Ring LED color Meaning Microphone status RGB lighting off, mute/unmute Muted indicator in red (30% brightness) RGB lighting off, mute/unmute Unmuted indicator off...
Mounting options You can either place the microphone on an even surface directly or mount it with compatible accessories (not included). Mic mount with 5/8" male screw 1. Rotate counterclockwise to screw out the microphone from the stand. 2. Attach the microphone onto a mic mount (a tripod or boom arm etc.) with 5/8" (15.88 mm) male screw securely.
Mic mount with 1/4" male screw 1. Rotate counterclockwise to screw out the microphone from the stand. 2. Use a 3/32" (2.5 mm) slotted screwdriver to keep the threaded nut on the top of the stand in place. Then rotate counterclockwise to screw it out from the stand. 3.
Shock mount for 2.2" diameter microphones 1. Rotate counterclockwise to screw out the microphone from the stand. 2. Attach the microphone onto a shock mount supporting 2.2" (55 mm) diameter microphones securely. - 12 -...
Make sure that the microphone is properly connected to your headphone and PC, Mac or gaming console device. • Make sure that you have chosen JBL Quantum Stream as the sound source of your PC, Mac or gaming console device. •...
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Speak towards the side instead of the top of the microphone. My voice cannot be heard by my teammates • Make sure that you have chosen JBL Quantum Stream as the recording device in the sound settings of your PC, Mac or gaming console device. •...
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