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Audio Technica AT2040USB User Manual

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  • Page 1 AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone User Manual English...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product. Cautions for the product • Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction. •...

  • Page 3: For Customers In Canada

    For customers in Canada ISED statement CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

  • Page 4: Notes On Use

    Notes on use • Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use. • When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear. • Use the included USB cable for connection. •...

  • Page 5: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Microphone ➊ Microphone ➋ Touch sensor for mute Turns the muting of the microphone on/off. ➌ Mute indicator lamp Lights blue when audio input is enabled. It lights red when the microphone is muted. ➍ AT8487 mounting clamp Secure the microphone to a microphone stand or boom arm.

  • Page 6: Included Accessories

    ➎ Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-jack) Use to connect headphones. ➏ Headphone level control dial Adjusts volume of headphone output. ➐ Low cut switch To reduce the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations, turn ON the low cut switch.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Product

    Setting up the product For best results, set up the product so that it is facing the sound source. When using it to record voices, place it directly in front of the speaker/singer. Do the same thing when recording sound such as acoustic guitar, drums, or piano. Before using the product, try setting it up in various positions, to discover how best to record sound in your current environment.
  • Page 8 Attaching the AT8458a shock mount (sold separately) By attaching a shock mount, you can reduce the noise generated from the vibration of the floor, desk, etc. so that it does not enter the microphone. Unscrew the mounting clamp and remove the stand fixing part. Remove the mounting clamp.
  • Page 9 Attach the microphone to the shock mount. • Make sure the shock mount’s top row of elastic locks into the microphone groove. ➊ Groove ➋ Elastic locks...

  • Page 10: Connection Procedure

    Connection procedure ➊ USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C) ➋ USB Type-A ➌ USB Type-C ➍ Headphone input plug Connect the USB cable (USB Type-C side) to the USB terminal on the underside of the product. Connect the USB cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer. •...

  • Page 11: For Windows

    Computer settings (Windows) For Windows 11 Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer. Confirm that the mute indicator lamp on the product lights. • The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer. In the lower right part of the screen, a message appears indicating that new hardware has been found or a notification appears indicating that the driver software has been installed.
  • Page 12 Select "Sound". Under "Output" and "Input", confirm that the product is selected. • If a device other than the product is being used as the output device, select this other device from "Choose where to play sound". • If you are using commercially available recording software to record audio, refer to "Microphone privacy settings"...
  • Page 13 Microphone privacy settings If you are using commercially available recording software, check the microphone privacy settings. Click "Start Menu" and select "Settings". Select "Privacy & security".
  • Page 14 Under "App permissions", select "Microphone". Check that "Microphone access" is set to "On".
  • Page 15 Check that "Let apps access your microphone" is set to "On", and then check the list to confirm that the recording software you are using is set to "On". • If it is not set to "On", change the setting of the recording software you are using to "On". Check that "Let desktop apps access your microphone"...
  • Page 16 Microphone property settings To change the microphone level and sample rate of the microphone, configure the following settings. Click "Start Menu" and select "Settings". Select "System".
  • Page 17 Select "Sound". Under "Advanced", select "More sound settings".
  • Page 18 In the "Playback" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default". Double-click the product's icon, and open the properties window.
  • Page 19 Select the "Levels" tab, check that the microphone speaker icon is on, and then click "OK". • If it is not on, click the microphone speaker icon to turn it on.
  • Page 20 In the "Recording" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default". Double-click the product's icon, and open the "Microphone Properties" window.
  • Page 21 Select the "Levels" tab to adjust the microphone level. • To adjust the microphone level after you start recording, make the adjustments from this window. • This setting is different from the "Volume" setting in the "Sound" window.
  • Page 22 To change the microphone sample rate, select the "Advanced" tab, select the sample rate and bit depth under "Default Format", and then click "OK". • With this product, you can select a sample rate of up to 96 kHz. Selecting a high sample rate may result in high- quality recorded audio data but will also make these files large.
  • Page 23 Select the "Advanced" tab under the "Playback" tab, select the same items as the sample rate and bit rate you changed in step 11, and then click "OK". • Whenever the sample rate of the microphone is changed, the sample rate setting in "Playback” or “Recording" must be the same.
  • Page 24 For Windows 10 Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer. Confirm that the mute indicator lamp on the product lights. • The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer. In the lower right part of the screen, a message appears indicating that new hardware has been found or a notification appears indicating that the driver software has been installed.
  • Page 25 Select "Sound". Under "Output" and "Input", confirm that the product is selected. • If a device other than the product is being used as the output device, select this other device from "Choose your output device". • If you are using commercially available recording software to record audio, refer to "Microphone privacy settings"...
  • Page 26 Microphone privacy settings If you are using commercially available recording software, check the microphone privacy settings. In the "Sound" window, select "Microphone privacy settings".
  • Page 27 Check that "Allow apps to access your microphone" is set to "On". Check that the recording software you are using is set to "On" under "Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your microphone". • If it is not set to "On", change the setting of the recording software you are using to "On".
  • Page 28 Check that "Allow desktop apps to access your microphone" is set to "On". • Changing this setting to "On" allows the recording software to access the product.
  • Page 29 Microphone property settings To change the microphone level and sample rate of the microphone, configure the following settings. In the "Sound" window, select "Sound Control Panel".
  • Page 30 In the "Playback" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default". Double-click the product's icon, and open the properties window.
  • Page 31 Select the "Levels" tab, check that the microphone speaker icon is on, and then click "OK". • If it is not on, click the microphone speaker icon to turn it on.
  • Page 32 In the "Recording" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default". Double-click the product's icon, and open the properties window.
  • Page 33 Select the "Levels" tab to adjust the microphone level. • To adjust the microphone level after you start recording, make the adjustments from this window. • This setting is different from the "Master volume" setting in the "Sound" window.
  • Page 34 To change the microphone sample rate, select the "Advanced" tab, select the sample rate and bit depth under "Default Format", and then click "OK". • With this product, you can select a sample rate of up to 96 kHz. Selecting a high sample rate may result in high- quality recorded audio data but will also make these files large.
  • Page 35 Select the "Advanced" tab under the "Playback" tab, select the same items as the sample rate and bit rate you changed in step 8, and then click "OK". • Whenever the sample rate of the microphone is changed, the sample rate setting in "Playback” or “Recording" must be the same.
  • Page 36 Computer settings (macOS) macOS Ventura Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer. Confirm that the mute indicator lamp on the product lights. • The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer. From the Apple icon, select "System Preferences".
  • Page 37 In the "Input" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
  • Page 38 Use "Input volume" to adjust the microphone level. • Speaking into the microphone will cause the "Input level" indicator to move, so you can adjust the input volume while viewing this indicator.
  • Page 39 In the "Output" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If a device other than the product is being used to output sound, select the other device from lists. • Use "Output volume" to adjust the playback level from the computer. •...
  • Page 40 Privacy and Security settings • If you are using commercially available recording software, check the privacy and security settings. • If you are using commercially available recording software, use software that is compatible with macOS. In the "System Preferences" window, select "Privacy & Security".
  • Page 41 In "Privacy", select "Microphone". Check that the recording software you are using is enabled. • If it is not enabled, select the check box next to this software.
  • Page 42 Match the sample rate to the value set with the recording software. Failing to do so may result in noise. Select the one that shows "AT2040USB 2 (0 ins / 2 outs)" and select the sample rate and bit rate from "Format" in the "Output"...
  • Page 43 macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Monterey Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer. Confirm that the mute indicator lamp on the product lights. • The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer. From the Apple icon, select "System Preferences".
  • Page 44 In the "Input" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
  • Page 45 Use "Input volume" to adjust the microphone level. • Speaking into the microphone will cause the "Input level" indicator to move, so you can adjust the input volume while viewing this indicator. • Use "Output volume" to adjust the volume of the computer's speakers and headphone jack. This is different from adjusting the microphone level.
  • Page 46 In the "Output" tab, confirm that the product is selected. • If a device other than the product is being used to output sound, select this other device from "Select a device for sound output". • You can use "Balance" to set the balance between the left and right volumes. •...
  • Page 47 Security and privacy settings • If you are using commercially available recording software, check the security and privacy settings. • If you are using commercially available recording software, use software that is compatible with macOS. In the "System Preferences" window, select "Security & Privacy".
  • Page 48 In the "Privacy" tab, select "Microphone". Check that the recording software you are using is enabled. • If it is not enabled, select the check box next to this software. • To change the "Security & Privacy" settings, you have to unlock them with the icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 49 Match the sample rate to the value set with the recording software. Failing to do so may result in noise. Select the one that shows "AT2040USB 2 (0 ins / 2 outs)" and select the sample rate and bit rate from "Format" in the "Output"...

  • Page 50: Using The Product

    Using the product Microphone orientation • Use the product with the front part facing the sound source. • Set this product and the sound source nearby. It is more difficult to pick up noise other than the target sound source. •...
  • Page 51 Connecting and using the headphones You can monitor sounds being recorded by connecting headphones to the headphone jack. Also, you can directly monitor your own voice from the product while listening to a sound source from your computer. Connect the headphones to the headphone jack. Turn the headphone level control dial to adjust the volume.

  • Page 52: Muting The Microphone

    Using the low cut switch The product can be set to pick up as little low-frequency environmental noise (footsteps, air conditioning noise, etc.), room echoes, and machine vibrations as possible. Turn the low cut switch ON ( ). ➊ Loc cut switch ON ➋...
  • Page 53 Cleaning Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners, or other solvents for cleaning purposes. • Wipe dirt off the product with a dry cloth. •...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ? The mute indicator lamp is blinking • The sampling rate setting differs from that set in the "Playback" or "Recording" tab on the Windows PC you are using or in the "Output" or "Input" tab on the Mac you are using. Match the sample rate settings. For details on the settings, refer to "Computer settings (Windows) "...
  • Page 55 Supported bit depths and sampling rates The product supports the following bit depths and sampling rates. Recording (output) Playback (input) 1 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz 2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz 1 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz 1 channel, 16 bit, 88200 Hz 2 channel, 16 bit, 88200 Hz 1 channel, 16 bit, 96000 Hz...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications System requirements USB 2.0 compliant Supported OS Windows 10, Windows 11 macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura (Please check the product's web page for the latest information.) Element Dynamic Polar pattern Hypercardioid Frequency response 80-16,000 Hz Low cut 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave Power supply...

  • Page 57: Polar Pattern/Frequency Response

    Polar pattern/Frequency response Polar pattern Frequency response...
  • Page 58 Trademarks • USB Type-C™ is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. • Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft Windows operating system is indicated in its abbreviated form as Windows. •...
  • Page 59 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666　東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2023 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 142420720-02-01 ver.1 202306.15...

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