Audio Technica AT2020USB+ User manual

AT2020USB+
User Manual
Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone

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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.
Safety precautions

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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.
• 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
1Microphone
2Indicator lamp
Lights blue to show that the microphone is
receiving power via USB.
3Mix control dial
Adjusts the balance of the volume level of the
sound source stored on the computer and the
monitored volume level of the audio being
input.
4Headphone level control dial
Adjusts volume of headphone output.
5USB terminal (USB Type-B)
Use to connect the included USB cable.
6Headphone jack
(3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack)
Use to connect the headphones.
7USB cable
(3.1 m (10'), USB Type-A - USB Type-B)
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Front Rear

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Setting up the product
For best results, set up the microphone 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 sources 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.
Connection procedure
1. Connect the USB cable (USB Type-B side) to the USB terminal on the underside of the product.
2. Connect the USB cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer.
• If you are using Windows, refer to "Computer settings (Windows 8.1/10)" on p.5 to do the settings.
• If you are using Mac, refer to "Computer settings (Mac OS X)" on p.9 to do the settings.

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Using the product
Computer settings (Windows 8.1/10)
1. Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer.
2. Confirm that the indicator lamp on the product lights.
• Indicator lamp lights blue to show that the microphone is receiving power via USB.
• 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 that the driver software has been installed.
3. Open the "Control Panel".
• For Windows 10
Select "Start menu" > "Windows System" > "Control Panel".

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Using the product
• For Windows 8.1
Right click "Start Menu", and select "Control Panel".
4. Select "Sound".

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Using the product
5. In the "Playback" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
• If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default".
6. In the "Recording" tab, confirm that the product is selected.
• If the product is not selected, select the product, and then click "Set Default".

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Using the product
7. Double-click the product's icon, and open the "Microphone Properties" window.
8. Select the "Levels" tab to adjust the microphone level.
• To adjust the microphone level after you start recording, do the adjustments from this window.

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Using the product
Computer settings (Mac OS X)
1. Use the USB cable to connect the product to a computer.
2. Confirm that the indicator lamp on the product lights.
• Indicator lamp lights blue to show that the microphone is receiving power via USB.
• The computer automatically recognizes the product and the driver is installed on the computer.
3. From the Apple icon, select "System Preferences".
4. Select "Sound".