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- Page 1 USB MICROPHONE USB MICROPHONE Instruction manual USB MICROPHONE USB MICROPHONE ( EMC, LVD )
- Page 3 In the following pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of Podcaster, as well as a step-by-step instruction for its setup. As a Podcaster owner you now have full access to the site www.rodepodcaster.com. This site offers hosting as well as other interesting podcasting information.
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Page 4: Specifications
USB MICROPHONE Specifications Acoustic Principle: Dynamic (neodymium) 28 mm USB MICROPHONE Active Electronics: Analogue signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface. Pickup Pattern: Cardioid. Frequency Response: USB MICROPHONE 40 Hz ~ 14 kHz. Sensitivity: -51 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.8 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 3 dB Maximum SPL: 115 dB Signal/Noise:... - Page 5 USB MICROPHONE Specifications cont. Frequency range: 40 Hz - 14kHz USB MICROPHONE USB MICROPHONE 40 Hz 1000 10 000 20 000 0˚ +5.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 270˚ -25.0 90˚ dB rel. 1V/Pa 180˚...
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Page 6: Podcaster L A Yout
USB MICROPHONE Podcaster l a yout USB MICROPHONE USB MICROPHONE STATUS HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL HEADPHONE OUTPUT LOCKING COLLAR CONNECTION Fig. 2... - Page 7 USB MICROPHONE I n stal l i ng the Podcaster There are two ways that you can install your Podcaster depending on how much control you wish to have over your recording. USB MICROPHONE As your Podcaster is USB compliant, by simply connecting your...
- Page 8 Fig. 4 3. Next open the ‘Sound Preference’ and click the ‘Input’ tab and select ‘Røde Podcaster’ (figure 4). This will allow you to use your Podcaster through the existing sound recording software on your MAC. To enhance the features of your Podcaster we recommend you install the additional software which can be downloaded from the podcaster web site.
- Page 9 ‘Sounds and Audio Devices’ icon. Click on the ‘Audio’ tab which will bring up 3 options. Under the ‘Sound Recording’ option, you should now be able to select ‘Røde Podcaster’ as your default device (figure 5). 3. This will allow you to use your Podcaster through your sound recording software on your PC .
- Page 10 ‘Sound Recording’ option, you should now be able to select either ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘Røde Podcaster’. 3. This will allow you to use your Podcaster through your sound recording software on your PC . 4. Go to www.rodepodcaster.com for information on various recording software programs and to view the tutorials for further setup instructions.
- Page 11 ‘Installing and using Podcaster software’ section of this manual. USB MICROPHONE I n stal l i ng and using the Podcaster software To use the Podcaster as a simple recording microphone it is merely a matter of connecting it to your computer. If you want to explore, enhance and control your recordings then we have created additional software which will allow you to do this.
- Page 12 By adjusting the recording volume slider you should be able to set a reasonable level very quickly. The way to do this is to set the Podcaster up in front of you and raise the slider control while you are speaking at the same level you will use when recording.
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Page 13: Operating And Powering The Podcaster
USB MICROPHONE When the Podcaster is first connected to the computers USB port, you will notice that the light on the Podcaster will turn red for a fraction of a second and then it will turn to green and it should stay green until you disconnect your Podcaster. -
Page 14: Connecting Headphones To Your Podcaster
If you would like to learn more on how to optimize your podcaster visit the Podcaster website (www.rodepodcaster.com) and view the online tutorials. -
Page 15: Mounting Your Podcaster
USB MICROPHONE Mounting your Podcaster The Podcaster comes with a stand mount that will allow you to connect it to a microphone stand or ‘anglepoise style’ arm. ® USB MICROPHONE The mount comes with a 3/8” brass insert that can be removed. - Page 16 ® or boom, remove the 3/8” insert. 2. Remove the locking collar from the base of the Podcaster and store it away in a safe place where it will not get lost. 3. Install the Podcaster into the PSM1 by fitting the microphone into the center of the web and onto the bottom mounting plate (figure 10).
- Page 17 USB MICROPHONE Warranty servi c e Podcaster comes standard with a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. You can extend that USB MICROPHONE to a FuLL tEN yEARS if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.
- Page 18 In Australia, contact: support@rodemic.com or call: (02) 9648 5855 Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico, contact: support@rodemic.com Australia: 61 2 9648 5855 Rode Microphones is a division of Freedman Electronics Pty Ltd ABN 91 000 576 484...