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  • Page 1

    A TR2 500 -USB Instruction Manual ATR2500-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone Contents Introduction & features 2 Setting up your microphone 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 Sel[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Thank you for buying the Audio - Technica ATR2500-USB cardioid condenser microphone. Designed for computer-based recording, this microphone is ideal for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source using your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB output for easy connection to your computer, the ATR2500-USB offers studio- qual[...]

  • Page 3

    3 OFF ON 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. [...]

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    4 1. Plug the free end of th e p rovided USB cable into the USB port on yo ur computer. 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 . Pre[...]

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    5 ATR2500-USB USB 3. Next, click Sound 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.[...]

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    6 (Service Pack 2; other operating systems may vary slightly) 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The microphone’s blue LED will illuminate, indicating the 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 m[...]

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    7 4. Select Sounds and Audio Devices .[...]

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    8 5. Select the Audio tab, and choose ATR2500-USB as the default device. 6. Adjust compu ter volume by c licking on the Volume button beneath Sound record ing Default device. Preliminary setup with Windows XP (continued) A TR2500-USB 7. Thr ough the W ave In wind ow, you c an set the com puter volume o r mute the mic ropho ne. Your preferences are [...]

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    9 Microphone A TR USB Mic Working Microphone SigmaT el C-Major Audio Working Preliminary setup with Windows Vista 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The microphone’s blue LED will illuminate, indicating the mic is receiving power. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver[...]

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    1 0 1. Plug the free end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The microphone’s blue LED light will illuminate, indicating the 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 get a message that new hardware was found; or you[...]

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    1 1 4. Select Sound . 5. The following screen will pop up:[...]

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    1 2 6. Select the Recording tab, and choose ATR-USB MIC as the default device. 7. Double click on the ATR-USB-Mic icon to open the Microphone Properties 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 (cont[...]

  • Page 13

    1 3 Using Headphones The 1 / 8 " (3.5 mm) headphone jack on the bottom of the microphone allows you to directly monitor your recording with a pair of headphones. When your preliminary setup is completed, and your USB microphone is connected to your computer’s USB port (the microphone’s blue LED is illuminated), plug your headphones into th[...]

  • Page 14

    1 4 Element: Condenser Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 30 – 15,000 Hz Power Requirements: USB Power (5V DC) Bit Depth: 16 bit Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz Weight: 366 g (12.9 oz) Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") long, 50.0 mm (1.97") maximum body diameter Output Connector: USB-type Headphone Output Power: 10 mW @ 16 ohms Headpho[...]

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    1 5 This product is w arranted in the U.S .A. by Audio - T ec hnica U .S., Inc. (A.T .U.S .) for the lif etime of the original purc haser . During the w arranty period, A.T .U.S . will repair or replace these products, provided they are sent prepaid to the address belo w , with proof of original purc hase and $1 5.00 for handling and return to a U [...]

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    Audio - Technica U.S., Inc. 1 221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224 USA +1 (330) 686 -2600 ©201 1 Audio - Technica U.S., Inc. P523 00 T o reduce the environmental impact of a multi-language printed document, product information is av ailable online at www .audio-technica.com in a selection of languages. An de réduire l’impact sur l’environn[...]