Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB - Manuals

Page 2 - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 y...

Page 3 - Metal construction

3 O FF 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 constructio...

Page 4 - System Preferences; Preliminary setup with Mac OS X

4 1. Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your 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 inpu...

Page 5 - Next, click Sound to display the; Sound; Click the; Input; tab and select the

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.

Page 6 - Start; Select; Control Panel; Preliminary setup with Windows XP

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....

Page 7 - Sounds and Audio Devices

Page 8 - Wave In

8 5. Select the Audio tab, and choose ATR2500-USB as the default device. 6. Adjust computer volume by clicking on the 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...

Page 9 - Preliminary setup with Windows Vista

9 Microphone ATR USB Mic Working Microphone SigmaTel 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...

Page 10 - Preliminary setup with Windows 7

10 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 ge...

Page 11 - The following screen will pop up:

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

Page 12 - Select the; Recording; as the default device.; Microphone Properties; readjust the level after you begin recording.

12 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 ...

Page 13 - Using Headphones; The; Selecting software; Additional Information

13 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 i...

Page 15 - Register your product at audio-technica.com

15 This product is warranted in the U.S.A. by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) for the lifetime of the original purchaser. During the warranty period, A.T.U.S. will repair or replace these products, provided they are sent prepaid to the address below, with proof of original purchase and $15.00 f...