GX1 USB Digital Microphone Preface Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing Takstar GX1 USB Digital Microphone. In order to betterunderstand and use the product, please read this manual carefully. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our local dealer.
GX1 USB Digital Microphone System Requirements Computer: Windows 7/8/10/11 USB Protocol: USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 Mac: macOS 10.10 or later Phone: Android 6.0 or above, iOS 9.0 or later Applications Virtual lecturing, courseware recording, online chatting and gaming live stream Specifications • Data Transmission: USB2.0 •...
GX1 USB Digital Microphone Function Descriptions ① RGB light: breathes in changing colors while recording, and goes off when muted. ② Mute switch: tap to mute/unmute. ③ SQ squelch toggle: flip to ON or OFF to enable or disable noise reduction respectively.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone Operation Instructions I. How to Use 1. Insert the USB-C end of supplied data cable into the bottom of the mic and the other end with a computer or smartphone. Headphone cable USB cable 2. Rotate the mic and keep the front of the mic (the side with the dial) facing the sound source.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 3. To achieve the best volume effect, it's recommended to reduce the mic gain first, then gradually increase volume to a desired level. 4. Subject to the ambient noise level, you may choose to toggle on/off the squelch function.
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3/8" or 5/8" threaded connector. II. Computer Settings When using GX1 on a computer, you need to set the system audio device to TAKSTAR GX1. Below examples are based on Windows10 and Mac OS, but the same principles apply in other operating systems.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 2. Right-click the speaker icon in the lower right corner and select Open Sound settings. 3. Click Sound Control Panel to enter Sound setting dialog.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 4. Select Recording tab in the dialog and set TAKSTAR GX1 as d e fa u l t device. A s you speak with the mic, the mic volume icon will animate in green. 5. Double-click TAKSTAR GX1 entry to enter mic Properties, select Levels tab and set mic volume to 100%.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 6. Select Listen tab in the Properties dialog, uncheck Listen to this device if it is checked. 7. Back in Sound dialog, select Playback tab and set TAKSTAR GX1 as default device.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 8. Double-click TAKSTAR GX1 entry to enter speaker Properties, select Levels tab and set speaker volume to an appropriate level, recommended around 70~80%. This volume level affects the computer playback volume and can be adjusted depending on your personal preference.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 2. Open System Preferences, click Sound to open Sound dialog.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone 3. Click Input tab, select TAKSTAR GX1 as input device and drag the Input volume slider to 100%. 4. Click Output tab, select TAKSTAR GX1 as output device and set the Output volume to an appropriate level, recommended around 70~80%. This volume level affects the computer playback volume and can be adjusted depending on your personal preference.
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2. Swipe down or up the phone screen, the settings page will a p p ea r, click the icon in the upper right corner. 3. In the dialog that appears, check whether TAKSTAR GX1 is shown as the speaker device. If so, the mic is successfully connected to your phone.
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GX1 USB Digital Microphone Android System Settings Insert the USB-C end of supplied data cable into the bottom of the mic and the other end with the USB-C port of Android phone via an additional USB-A- to-USB-C adapter. Or simply purchase and use a USB-C-to-USB-C data cable instead.
GX1 USB Digital Microphone Safety Instructions To avoid electric shock, overheat, fire, radiation, explosion, mechanical risk and injury or property loss due to improper use, please read and observe the following items before use: 1. Please check if the power of the connected equipment matches with that of this product before operation.
GX1 USB Digital Microphone Label Meanings This device is compliant with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility according to RL2004/108/EG and European Low Voltage Directive RL2006/95/EG.
This manual contains up-to-date technical specifications as of printing. However, specifications contained herein may not conform to your particular product since Takstar is constantly improving its products. Also, specifications, devices or accessories available may vary from region to region. If you have any questions, please contact our local dealer.
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