User manual RODE PODCASTER

[. . . ] For expanded control, download the Podcaster software (available from www. rodepodcaster. com). In the following pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the Podcaster, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup, and full product specifications. As a Podcaster owner you now have full access to the site www. rodepodcaster. com. This site offers hosting as well as other interesting podcasting information. [. . . ] Plug one end of the USB cable into the microphone and the other end into your PC. The LED should flash red and then go green to indicate that everything is functioning correctly with USB power. The PC will recognise the USB audio device and automatically install a universal driver. This is usually done by going to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Sounds and Multimedia/Audio. Under the `Sound Recording' option, you should now be able to select either `USB Audio Device' or Røde Podcaster'. This will allow you to use the Podcaster through your sound recording software on your PC (go to www. rodepodcaster. com for information on various recording software programs). To check that you have the Podcaster set as your recording device, go to Edit/Audio Properties, and check that `Røde Podcaster' or `USB Audio Device' is showing up under `Sound Recording'. To adjust the recording level, click the `Volume' button under `Sound Recording'. 10 USB MICROPHONE Using Podcaster on a Windows 98 system using existing Windows software cont. To enhanceUSB MICROPHONE your Podcaster we recommend you the features of install the additional software which can be download from the podcaster web site. To download and install this software, please refer to the "Installing and using Podcaster software" section of this manual. USB MICROPHONE Installing and using Podcaster software To use the Podcaster as a simple recording microphone it is merely a matter of connecting it to your computer. If you want to explore, enhance and control your recordings then we have created additional software which will allow you to do this. You can download this software free of charge from the Podcaster website (www. rodepodcaster. com). Once you have download the file to your computer, double click on the icon to get started. Your computer should automatically come up with a `Podcaster Install' window. Once you have the Podcaster software installed you can now run the Podcaster software and setup your recording environment. When you run the software, the `Podcaster' window will appear (figure 6). Fig. 6 11 USB MICROPHONE Installing and using Podcaster software cont. The Podcaster software window contains the following information. The `Recording Volume Control' slider, (located on the left hand side of the pannel), allows you to adjust your recording level. The LED Level Meter, located on the right, visually displays the USB MICROPHONE mic's input signal. The `Mute Button', located at the bottom of the window, allows you to mute the mic's input signal when you are playing back your recordings. Getting the Sound Level Right The first step in setting up your recording environment is to get a good `Sound Level' on your equipment. This is done to ensure that you do not exceed the level of sound that your equipment can handle before it distorts the signal and at the same time, ensuring that the sound is not too low and indistinguishable. By adjusting the Recording Volume Slider you should be able to set a reasonable level very quickly. [. . . ] 11 16 USB MICROPHONE Warranty Service The PODCASTER comes standard with a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. You can extend that USB MICROPHONE to a FULL TEN YEARS if you register online at www. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear USB MICROPHONE and tear, modification, shipping damage, conforming to mandatory standards or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide. [. . . ]