Audio Technica AT2020USB-X User manual

AT2020USB-X
Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
User Manual
English
Safety precautions
Cautions for the headphones
Cautions for charging case
Cautions for rechargeable battery
Notes on use
About water-resistant (drip-proof) performance
For a more comfortable Bluetooth communication experience
Part names and functions
Headphones
Charging case
Accessories
Charging the battery
Charging the headphones and charging case
Charging headphones without the USB charging cable
Power supply ON/OFF
Turning on the product
Turning off the product
Connecting via Bluetooth
Pairing a Bluetooth device
Pairing with Fast Pair
About pairing
Wearing the product
Touch sensors
Unlocking
Using the product
Listening to music
R (right) side headphone touch sensor operations
L (left) side headphone touch sensor operations
Talking on the phone
R (right) side headphone touch sensor operations
L (left) side headphone touch sensor operations
Hear-through mode
Low latency mode
Auto power off function
Indicator lamp display
Pairing
Connecting
Battery level
Voice guidance
Cleaning
Eartips
Eartip size
Replacing the eartips
Resetting
If the product operates abnormally (reset)
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Headphones
Microphone
Communication specifications
Other
Trademarks

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Safety precautions
Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure
safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.
Cautions for the product
•Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
•Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
•Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
•Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.

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For customers in the USA
FCC Notice
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Caution
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contact:
Responsible Company: Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.
Address: 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224, USA
Tel: [phone]
For customers in Canada
ISED statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Notes on use
•Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
•When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially
direct sunlight) and wear.
•Use the included USB cable for connection.
•Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the USB cable. The USB cable may become severed
or an accident may occur if you pull on the USB cable itself.
•When using the USB cable, be careful not to twist it to prevent damage to the USB cable.
•Do not wind the USB cable at the base of the plug to prevent a disconnection.
•Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable.
•When plugging the USB cable into the microphone and the connected device, check that the connector is facing in
the correct direction before inserting it straight. Inserting the plug diagonally may cause a malfunction.
•When not in use, disconnect the USB cable from the product.
•Make sure that no foreign matter enters inside the mesh part of the product. Performance may be degraded.
•Depending on the surface treatment of the table on which the product is installed, the desk stand may leave marks
on the table.
•For important recordings, perform a trial recording beforehand to make sure that the sound is recorded correctly.
•Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
•Operation cannot be guaranteed in a home-built computer, personal OS upgrade, or multi-boot environment.
•Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss or damage to software or data connected to the product.

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Part names and functions
Microphone
➊Microphone
➋Mute indicator lamp
Lights blue when audio input is enabled. It lights red when the microphone is muted.
➌Mix control dial
Adjusts the balance of the volume level of the sound coming from the computer and the monitored volume level of the
audio being input (voice).
➍Touch sensor for mute
Turns the muting of the microphone on/off.
➎Headphone level control dial
Adjusts volume of headphone output.
➏USB terminal (USB Type-C™)
Use to connect the included USB cable.
❼3/8” Stand mounting screw hole
Use when attaching the stand.
❽Headphone jack (3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack)
Use to connect headphones.

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Included accessories
➊Stand
➋USB cable (USB Type-C to U S B Ty p e -A)
➌3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter
➍USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)

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Setting up the product
For best results, set up the product so that it is facing the sound source. When using it to record voices, place it directly
in front of the speaker/singer. Do the same thing when recording sound such as acoustic guitar, drums, or piano. Before
using the product, try setting it up in various positions, to discover how best to record sound in your current environment.
Attaching the stand
You can use the stand to place the product on a table or a similar surface.
1Attach the stand to the mounting screw hole on the product, and then turn the screw to secure the parts. Adjust
the angle of the product, and then turn the grip of the stand to tighten it.
Note
•Use the included 3/8"-16 to 5/8"-27 threaded adapter when installing the product on a commercially
available microphone stand.

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Connection procedure
➊USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)
➋USB Type-A
➌Headphone input plug
➍USB Type-C
➎Audio-Technica logo
1Connect the USB cable (USB Type-C side) to the USB terminal on the underside of the product.
2Connect the USB cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer.
•If necessary, use the USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Typ e-C) depending on the USB terminal of
the computer you are using. Use the USB conversion adapter for the USB terminal of the computer side. Do
not connect it to the USB terminal of the product side.
•If you are using Windows, refer to "Computer settings (Windows)" (p. 8) to do the settings.
•If you are using Mac, refer to "Computer settings (macOS)" (p. 38) to do the settings.
•Make sure that the mute indicator lamp lights blue (ready for audio input).
3If you are using headphones, connect the headphones to the headphone jack.

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Computer settings (Windows)
For Windows 11
1Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer.
2Confirm that the mute indicator lamp on the product lights.
•The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer. In the lower
right part of the screen, a message appears indicating that new hardware has been found or a notification
appears indicating that the driver software has been installed.
3Click "Start Menu" and select "Settings".
4Select "System".

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5Select "Sound".
6Under "Output" and "Input", confirm that the product is selected.
•If a device other than the product is being used as the output device, select this other device from "Choose
where to play sound".
•If you are using commercially available recording software to record audio, refer to "Microphone privacy
settings" (p. 10) to configure the settings.

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Microphone privacy settings
If you are using commercially available recording software, check the microphone privacy settings.
1Click "Start Menu" and select "Settings".
2Select "Privacy & security".

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3Under "App permissions", select "Microphone".
4Check that "Microphone access" is set to "On".

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5Check that "Let apps access your microphone" is set to "On", and then check the list to confirm that the recording
software you are using is set to "On".
•If it is not set to "On", change the setting of the recording software you are using to "On".
6Check that "Let desktop apps access your microphone" is set to "On".
•Changing this setting to "On" allows the recording software to access the product.

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Microphone property settings
To change the microphone level and sample rate of the microphone, configure the following settings.
1Click "Start Menu" and select "Settings".
2Select "System".

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3Select "Sound".
4Under "Advanced", select "More sound settings".

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5In the "Playback" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
•If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default".
6Double-click the product's icon, and open the properties window.

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7Select the "Levels" tab, check that the microphone speaker icon is on, and then click "OK".
•If it is not on, click the microphone speaker icon to turn it on.

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8In the "Recording" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
•If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default".
9Double-click the product's icon, and open the "Microphone Properties" window.

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10 Select the "Levels" tab to adjust the microphone level.
•To adjust the microphone level after you start recording, make the adjustments from this window.
•This setting is different from the "Volume" setting in the "Sound" window.

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11 Select the "Advanced" tab, select the sample rate and bit depth under "Default Format", and then click "OK".
•With this product, you can select a sample rate of up to 96 kHz. Selecting a high sample rate may result in high-
quality recorded audio data but will also make these files large.
•For stable recording with less load on the computer, change the sample rate to 48 kHz.
•When controlling the microphone from the recording software, select the "Give exclusive mode applications
priority" check box under "Exclusive Mode". The sample rate will be set according to the settings of the recording
software.
12 When a "Device In Use" message appears, click "Yes".