USB-1C
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MICROPHONE
Congratulations on your purchase of the Nady USB-1C
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Condenser Microphone.
This superior microphone is perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic
instruments, podcasts, ambient instrument audio, or any audio source to your
preferred DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Just connect the microphone to your
computer’s USB port with the supplied USB cable and launch your DAW. You are
now ready to record! Powerful and versatile, the USB-1C
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microphone meets the
stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital recording and live
broadcasting applications.
FEATURES
• Perfect for high quality recordings of vocals, acoustic instruments, and ambient
instrumentation, as well as pod-casting and online communication
• Connects directly to any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port for easy
plug-and-play operation
• Features large condenser element for warm, natural reproduction of the most
subtle to the most powerful audio sources
• Full frequency response with rich warmth and crisp, transparent audio
• Minimal self-noise and maximum SPL capacity
• Rugged compact construction with protective mesh grill and internal shock
absorption
• Basemount microphone holder fits any standard microphone stand
•
6
’ USB cable included
UNPACKING, INSPECTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Your USB-1C
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microphone was carefully packed at the factory, and the carton was designed to protect
the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you ever need to
return your microphone for servicing.
STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED
USB-1C
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Microphone
6’ USB cable
Microphone Basemount
User Guide
Warranty Card
GETTING STARTED
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XP/Vista/7/8
1. Connect the USB-1CX to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The LED will light to indicate
that the microphone is receiving USB power. Windows will automatically install the universal drivers.
The USB-1CX is now recognized as a windows audio device. To set your USB-1CX as the default
device and change computer-controlled gain, access the control panel.
2. Access Sounds and Audio Devices through the control panel.
3. Select “Nady USB Microphone” as Sound recording Default device under the Audio tab. The default
device is used in simple programs like those for teleconferencing or Sound Recorder. In most pro audio
programs you can select which device (or multiple devices) to use within the program itself. To set
computer-controlled gain, click the Volume button.
4. The Wave In window sets the computer controlled gain or mutes the microphone.
CONDENSER MICROPHONE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Aluminum flight case (SMCC-2)
Shockmount (SSM-3)
Foam windscreen (FW-2)
Microphone Pop Filter with stand clamp (MPF-6/PPF-1)
Microphone stand with boom (MST-5B)
