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1.  Windscreen

–Multi-stage grille design offers excellent protection against plosives and sibilance 

 

without compromising high-frequency clarity

2.  Capsule

–Condenser microphone element with cardioid polar pattern 

3.  Blue LED

–Blue light shows mic is receiving USB power

4.  Metal construction

–Tough, durable, resilient design  

5.  Headphone level control

–Soft-touch buttons control headphone volume

6.  Headphone jack

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-inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack for connecting your headphones

7.  USB

–USB connector for connection to your Mac or PC

8.  USB cable

Setting up your microphone with included pivot mount and tripod desk stand
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.  Screw the pivot mount microphone adapter onto the threaded portion of the desk stand.

B.

  Extend the tripod legs to provide a wide, secure base. Place the tripod desk stand on a flat surface. 

C.

  Install the ATR2500-USB microphone through the tapered side of the collar of the pivot mount. 

 

While holding the microphone in place, screw the threaded ring to the threaded portion of the  

 

microphone that extends through the collar, and tighten.

D.

  The front of the microphone should be facing the sound source. (The USB icon and LED indicate 

 

the front of the microphone.)

E.

  Use a screwdriver or coin to loosen and tighten the pivot screw for angle adjustment.

F.

  Plug the provided USB cable into the USB output at the base of the microphone.

Note:

 Many recording software programs are available online. Audacity is widely used free software 

for recording and editing sounds. It is available online at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

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Summary of Contents for ATR2500-USB

Page 1: ...with pivot mount desk stand 3 Preliminary setup with Mac OS X 4 Preliminary setup with Windows XP 6 Preliminary setup with Windows Vista 9 Preliminary setup with Windows 7 10 Using headphones 13 Selecting software 13 Setting your software levels 13 Positioning your microphone 13 Protecting your microphone 13 Specifications 14 Warranty 15 ...

Page 2: ...ording and voiceover use Built in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor your microphone s output without audible delay Adjust headphone volume with easy to use controls on the front of the microphone High quality A D converter with 16 bit 44 1 48 kHz sampling rate Compatible with Windows and Mac Low mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup ...

Page 3: ... portion of the desk stand B Extend the tripod legs to provide a wide secure base Place the tripod desk stand on a flat surface C Install the ATR2500 USB microphone through the tapered side of the collar of the pivot mount While holding the microphone in place screw the threaded ring to the threaded portion of the microphone that extends through the collar and tighten D The front of the microphone...

Page 4: ...r The microphone s blue LED will illuminate indicating the microphone is receiving power Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver 2 To select the ATR2500 USB as your audio input first open your System Preferences Preliminary setup with Mac OS X ...

Page 5: ...to display the Sound preference pane 4 Click the Input tab and select the ATR2500 USB as the device for sound input Your preferences are now set to use the ATR2500 USB on your Mac with GarageBand or another recording program of your choice ...

Page 6: ...mic is receiving power Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver 2 In the lower right portion of your screen you may see a message that new hardware was found or you may see a driver software installation notice 3 To select the ATR2500 USB as your default recording device begin at your Start menu Select Control Panel Preliminary setup with Windows XP ...

Page 7: ...7 4 Select Sounds and Audio Devices ...

Page 8: ... Volume button beneath Sound recording Default device Preliminary setup with Windows XP continued ATR2500 USB 7 Through the Wave In window you can set the computer volume or mute the microphone Your preferences are now set to use the ATR2500 USB with Windows XP with the recording program of your choice ATR2500 USB ...

Page 9: ...wer right portion of your screen you may see a message that new hardware was found or you may see a driver software installation notice 3 To select the ATR2500 USB as your default recording device begin at your Start menu Select Control Panel 4 Select double click Sound 5 Select the Recording tab Make sure that the AT2500 USB microphone is set as the default recording device You should see a green...

Page 10: ...l automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver 2 In the lower right portion of your screen you may get a message that new hardware was found or you may see a driver software installation notice 3 Start menu Control Panel Sound To select the ATR2500 USB as your default recording device begin at your Start menu Select Control Panel Preliminary setup with Windows 7 ...

Page 11: ...11 4 Select Sound 5 The following screen will pop up ...

Page 12: ...es 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 Preliminary setup with Windows 7 continued Your preferences are now set to use the ATR2500 USB with Windows 7 with the recording program of your choice Microphone ATR USB Mic Default Device ...

Page 13: ...ar distortion or if your recording program shows levels that are consistently overloaded at peak levels turn the microphone volume or level down either through your control panel or system preferences settings or through your recording software If your recording program shows insufficient level you can increase the microphone gain either from the control panel or system preferences settings or thr...

Page 14: ...intosh Mac OS X USB 1 0 or 2 0 64 MB RAM minimum Windows XP Vista Windows 7 USB 1 0 or 2 0 64 MB RAM minimum In the interest of standards development A T U S offers full details on its test methods to other industry professionals on request Specifications are subject to change without notice ATR2500 USB Specifications LEGEND 200 Hz 1 kHz 5 kHz 8 kHz SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 240 180 210 270...

Page 15: ...place any product with one of equal value Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law A T U S will have no liability for any consequential incidental or special damages any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the ...

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