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Versatile Studio-

USB Microph

NT-US


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2 Features What’s in the b

• Compatible with Apple iPad®

• Cardioid polar pattern

• State-of-the-art surface mount electronics

• Designed in Australia

• Full 2 year guarantee*

• NT-USB microphone

• Tripod mount (stand)

• Pop shield

• USB cable (6m/ 20”)

• Manual

• Microphone pouch

• Mic clip/Mounting rin

*Online registration required


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4 Specifcations

Acoustic Principle Pressure Gradient

Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolaroutput buffer, A/D converter 16bit 48kHz,headphone amplifier

Directional Pattern Cardiod

Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20kHz

Dynamic Range 96dB

Maximum SPL 110dB SPL

Power Requirements USB 5VDC

Output Connection USB

Net Weight 520g d B

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Polar Response

Power requirem

The NT-USB is powered bmost instances you can juright away. For non-standbe required.

The NT-USB is a “Plug & Windows and Mac computcamera connection kit (av

The NT-USB features a puthat indicates when the mturn on after plugging theyou are using may not prois the case, we recommenUSB hub.

Register your NT-USB now andvalidate your free 2 year warranty.

Scan the QR code with a smartphone, or visit

www.rodemic.com/warranty

Warranty

The NT-USB is covered by a limited warranty for one (1) year fromthe date of purchase. This can be extended free of charge to a fulltwo (2) year warranty by registering your microphone online byvisiting our website as above.


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To change the microphoneposition, always be sure toloosen the adjustment levensure that you do not dathe stand.

When recording vocals,always use the supplied pfilter, mounted in front of microphone. The pop f ilteprevent plosives (hard ‘P’,and ‘K’ sounds) from overthe microphone’s capsule

Mounting the NT-USB

Diagram 1 - Mounting the NT-USBin the supplied tripod stand

The NT-USB is supplied witha high quality tripod mount.To assemble simply screw themounting ring onto the tripodstand (diagram 1). The mounting

ring can also be used as a micclip to attach the NT-USB to amic or boom stand.

To install the NT-USB in themounting ring place the micro-phone in the mount from above(optionally using the pop filter),and thread into the mountingring. Once the microphone is

facing the correct way, turn thedial at the bottom clockwise untiltight (diagram 1).


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10 General operation

The gold dot on the face of theNT-USB indicates the front of themicrophone, and the pickup areaof the capsule. The microphone(and gold dot) should always befacing towards the sound sourcethat you wish to record.

On the side of the NT-USB thereare two adjustment knobs.

Diagram 3 - Monitor mix controland headphone volume control

Monitor mix control

The Monitor mix control (the tmicrophone signal (your voicerecording software on your co

along to). By turning the knobdirect microphone signal, and/ device software. If you turn tcomputer/device signal, and l

We recommend always beginwill ensure that you are heariand the computer / device sigbalance between the signals.

Headphone volume

The headphone volume controvolume of the playback througheadphone jack.


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12 General operation cont.

Recording vocals

We strongly recommend using the supplied pop shield for all vocalrecording. This aids in minimising plosive sounds (hard ‘P’, ‘B’, ‘T’and ‘K’ sounds) that produce a sudden jet of air which can cause thecapsule to overload and produce a ‘popping’ sound.

Any moisture on the microphone capsule can cause problems for acondenser microphone such as the NT-USB, however the use of thepop shield will reduce the risk of this occurring.

Placement of the microphone and relative to the vocalist maybe varied on several factors including room acoustics, the vocalperformance, and whether the vocalist has a high or deep voice.

An ideal reference is to begin with the NT-USB with the pop shieldattached, mounted directly in front of the vocalist, approximately15cm (6”) away. The pop shield will assist in keeping the performerat a constant minimum distance from the microphone and helpsto maintain reasonable recording levels. Moving the vocalist a littlecloser will make the vocal sound more intimate and full, whilemoving the vocalist back will give the vocal a little more ‘air’ or

room sound, and will redulow frequency response w

Experimentation should bmicrophone is addressed,

the vocalist is ‘off-axis’ to

Diagram 4 - Positioning t


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Setting your input level:

The NT-USB has been set to an ideal internal gain setting, withoutthe need for physical level adjustments on the microphone body.Any necessary level adjustments to set the ideal recording levelcan be made from within your recording program, or via yourcomputer’s system preferences.

To adjust your input level from within your recording software, referto the manual provided by the software developer.

To manually adjust your input level via your computer’s systempreferences, use the following instructions relevant to your deviceplatform/operating system.

Adjusting the input l

1. Click on the Apple symbselect System Preference

Diagram 5 - Accessing M


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2. Click on ‘Sound’ to open the sound options 3. Open the ‘Input tab’.

4. From here, select the ‘Rand adjust the input level

Diagram 6 - Opening ‘Sound’ options Diagram 7 - Adjusting NT


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Adjusting the input level on a Windows computer:

1. Open the Start menu and click on ‘Control Panel’

General operation cont.

Diagram 8 - Accessing Windows Control Panel Diagram 9 - Opening ‘Sou

2. Open the ‘Sound’ preferfolder.


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3. Open the ‘Recording’ tab and double click on ‘RØDE NT-USB’from the list of devices.

4. Adjust the input level us

Diagram 10 - Selecting the NT-USB input device Diagram 11 - Adjusting N

General operation cont.


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22 Using the NT-USB with your Apple iPad®

The NT-USB can be used to record with an Apple iPad usingthe USB Camera Connection Kit applicable to your iPad version(available as an accessory from most Apple retailers).

To record with the NT-USB on an iPad, simply connect the

microphone to your iPad via the Camera Connection Kit, andthe NT-USB will automatically replace the iPad’s internal audiocircuitry as the input and output source.

From there, you can record the NT-USB using your preferredapplication. We recommend using ‘RØDE Rec’ (RØDE’s dedicatedaudio app), Apple’s ‘GarageBand’ app, or Imageline’s ‘FL StudioMobile’ app.

Safety & maint

After use the NT-USB showiped with a dry, soft clotpouch.

Be sure to place the mois

head of the microphone, sEventually this pack of cryindicated by the crystals ture-used by placing them ifor approximately ten minagain once they have turn

After using the pop filter wclean, dry cloth to prevent


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24 Support

If you experience any problem, or have any questions regarding yourRØDE microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you.If the microphone requires a factory authorised service, return willbe organised by that dealer.

We have an extensive distributor/dealer network, but if you havedifficulty getting the advice or assistance you require, please do nothesitate to contact us directly.

Alternatively please visit www.rodemic.com/support for contactdetails and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Importers & distributors

For a full list of international importers and distributors, visit ourwebsite at www.rodemic.com/distributors .

International 107 Carnarvon StreetSilverwater NSW 2128 Aus

USA

2745 N Raymond AveSignal Hill CA 90755USA

PO Box 91028Long Beach CA 90809-102USA

Contact RØDE

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