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Summary of Contents for RC-77-U

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Page 3: ...y or audio interface are necessary to begin recording Launch your recording software plug in the microphone and you re ready to record A headphone output provides low latency volume adjustment and a mute button gives you additional control In addition to the extreme ease of operation the large 32 mm diaphragm delivers clean and natural sound An integrated dual stage grille minimizes pops and vocal...

Page 4: ...ragm delivers clean and natural sound Mac and PC compatible Connects directly to your computer s USB port Headphone output offers low latency volume adjustment Mute switch provides additional control when recording Dual stage grille minimizes pops and vocal plosives Power peak and mute LED indicator lets you know your microphone s status at all times Stylish retro look makes a swell addition to an...

Page 5: ...IEW Front Back 1 Microphone capsule 2 Grille 3 LED indicator 4 Headphone volume control 5 Microphone mute button 6 Headphone jack 7 USB Mini B jack 8 Threaded 5 8 mount 9 Adjustable mic stand 1 2 3 4 8 5 9 6 7 ...

Page 6: ...p this product away from water and flammable gases or liquids Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product Handle this product with care Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts To avoid damage to this product be careful not to overtighten or improperly thread any of the threaded fittings All images are for illu...

Page 7: ... Loosen the locking collar to set the microphone to the desired height and securely tighten it so it remains in place 3 Use the included USB cable to connect the microphone s Mini B USB port to a powered USB port on your computer Note When the microphone is receiving power the LED on the front of the microphone will glow a constant blue ...

Page 8: ...ct Enable from the drop down menu Note If the RC 77 U microphone does not appear in the Recording window see the Troubleshooting section below 3 Click on the Set Default button and then click on OK to make the RC 77 U as your default microphone The microphone should appear with a green check mark next to it 4 Test the microphone by speaking into it If the meter next to the microphone registers you...

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Page 12: ... tab Under Device volume click on the Advanced button to display the Speaker window 3 If the Microphone volume adjustment column appears on the right side of the window skip to step 7 4 If the Microphone volume adjustment column does not appear on the right side of the window click Options in the menu bar and then select Properties 5 In the Mixer device drop down menu make sure Polsen USB Mic is s...

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Page 14: ...n Polsen USB Mic to select it as the default sound input device Fig 2 3 Click on the Output tab and then click on Polsen USB Mic to select it as the default sound output device Fig 3 From the Sound window you can adjust the computer s input and output volumes adjust the stereo balance and elect to show the volume in the menu bar Note You will not be able to hear the output through microphone s hea...

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Page 16: ...pture sound mostly in front of the microphone You will usually want to position microphone so the button on the front is pointed directly at the sound source However it s important to experiment with microphone placement and positioning to find the best solution for your specific recording ...

Page 17: ...rn the headphone volume control down on the microphone 4 If the mic input level needs to be adjusted access the Microphone Volume slider window Windows 7 8 page 10 Windows XP page 12 or in the Input tab of Sound Preferences Mac page 14 5 Talk sing or play into the microphone while turning the microphones headphone volume control up to a comfortable listening level ...

Page 18: ...on page 17 For best results it s recommended to always do a test recording To mute the microphone press the mute button The LED will glow a constant amber Note The mute button mutes both the microphone and the headphones You will not be able to listen to playback when the mute button is engaged Tip To avoid an accidental burst of high volume make sure to turn the headphone volume down before plugg...

Page 19: ... RATE 44 1 48 kHz BIT DEPTH 16 bit POWER REQUIREMENTS 5 V 70 mA idle 100 mA peak CONTROLS Headphone volume mic mute switch OUTPUT 1 8 3 5 mm TRS HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE 16 Ω HEADPHONE OUTPUT 85 mW 16 Ω THD 0 001 unloaded 0 004 32 Ω HEADPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz SNR 96 dB A HEIGHT RANGE 9 5 11 3 24 1 28 7 cm WEIGHT 1 2 lb 544 g ...

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