User manual APEX APEX181

[. . . ] Apex181 USB Powered Studio Condenser Microphone Apex181 Specifications: Type: USB Condenser Microphone Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency response: 30 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity: -40dB S/N Ratio: 76dB Max SPL: 125dB Power Requirement: USB low-power device (26 mA) Resolution: 16-bit Connection: USB Dimensions (in): 7. 5 (L) x 1. 875 (dia) Dimensions (mm): 190 (L) x 40 (dia) Weight (oz/g): 17 / 464 Apex181 USB Studio Condenser Microphone The Apex181 USB Microphone outfit is a highly affordable studio quality condenser mic with an integrated audio USB interface. Designed to seamlessly connect to any computer based recording package, the Apex181 studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any USB port without the need of any additional audio interface, phantom power supply or mic pre-amp. (Included) The Apex181 features a 20mm internal shock mounted diaphragm with a highly versatile cardioid pick up pattern. [. . . ] Therefore, we recommend that you follow the enclosed instructions for either Windows XP or MAX OS-X before installing the APEX181 software driver. The MAC will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. To select the APEX181 as the computers audio input, open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu. Next open the Sound Preference and click in the Input tab and select APEX181. Setting up the APEX181 in Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 - other versions may vary slightly. ) Plug in microphone. WindowsXP will recognize the USB audio device and automatically install the universal drivers. The APEX181 is now recognized as a Windows audio device under the name APEX181. To set it as the default device and change computer-controlled gain, access control panel. You may also have to select the microphone in most pro audio programs where multiple devices must be set within the program. The Wave In window sets the computer controlled gain, pan and microphone mute. Powering the APEX181 The APEX181 is a condenser microphone, and like all condenser microphones, it has internal electronics that require an active power supply. Traditional studio condensers are almost always powered by a Phantom Power supply, from a mixing console or external pre-amp. Simply connect the microphone to the computer's USB port and the microphone is ready to operate. The APEX181 features a blue power LED, which will illuminate when USB power is present. [. . . ] Experimentation with mic placement during the recording process is the key. It may be advised that in some applications that a pop filter like the Apex MWS-55 or Apex MWS-56dlx be employed to reduce overly prominent `P' and `B' sounds. Distributed in U. S. A. by Yorkville Sound Inc. , 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York, 14305 phone : (716) 297-2920 fax : (716) 297-3689 Distributed in Canada by Yorkville Sound Ltd. , 550 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W-3Y8 phone : (905) 837-8481 fax : (905) 839-5776 www. apexelectronics. com [. . . ]