Digitus DA-20300 User manual

USB CONDENSER MICROPHONE,
STUDIO WITH DESK STAND
Quick Installation Guide
DA-20300

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................3
2. Feature........................................................................................3
3. Package Content .........................................................................3
4. Specifications ..............................................................................4
5. Microphone setup.......................................................................4
6. Power requirements...................................................................5
7. Set your input level.....................................................................5
8. Settings .......................................................................................6

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1. Introduction
The DIGITUS USB PC Condenser Microphone is ideal for audio
recording, video conferences, phone conferences, gaming or live
streaming. The recording microphone is delivered with a 1.5 m long
USB cable and a stand. The microphone supports directional
recording with cardioid characteristics, which reduces disruptive
environmental noise. Ideal for professional use in offices or private
settings to communicate with family or friends on video calls, as well
as for gamers and audio/video streamers.
2. Feature
Plug & Play USB Recording Microphone with 1.5 m USB cable,
microphone stand and additional accessories
Supports directional recording with cardioid characteristics
With professional sound chipset, the USB microphone offers a
high-resolution sampling rate of 192kHz / 24Bit
The table tripod has a heavy cast iron round base and is
extendable from 140mm - 240mm
The tripod made of steel is compatible with numerous
microphone clamps and other accessories thanks to the 3/8"
thread connection
3. Package Content
1x USB microphone
1x table stand
1x all-metal microphone spider
1x windscreen
1x USB cable USB-A to USB-B
1x Quick Start Guide

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4. Specifications
1. Frequency response: 30Hz-20 kHz
2. Sensitivity: -34dB ± 2dB (0dB = 1V/Pa at 1kHz)
3. Output impedance: 150Ω± 30% (at 1kHz)
4. Load impedance: ≥1000Ω
5. Equivalent noise level: 16dBA
6. Maximum sound pressure level: 130dB (at 1kHz ≤1% T.H.D)
7. Signal to noise ratio: 78dB
8. Electrical current: 3mA
9. Material: Metal
10. Cable length: 1.5M
Polar Response
5. Microphone setup
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the
microphone and connect the other end to the computer. After
connecting the USB cable, you can start working directly

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6. Power requirements
1. The microphone is powered by the USB port of the used device,
meaning that in most instances you can just plug the
microphone in and get started right away. The is plug & play
USB device, compatible with both Windows and Mac
computers.
2. Placement of the Microphone and relative to the vocalist may
by varied on several factors including room acoustics, the vocal
performance, and whether the vocalist has a high or deep
voice.
3. Best receiving distance is 15cm (6”). Moving the vocalist a little
closer will make the vocal sound more intimate and full, while
moving the vocalist back will give the vocal a little more air or
room sound, and will reduce the proximity effect. (Increased
bass or low frequency response when the sound source is very
close).
4. Experimentation should be made with the angle from which
the microphone is addressed, as different results can be
achieved when the vocalist is on axis to the microphone.
7. Set your input level
The microphone has been set to an ideal internal gain setting. If you
need to set your preferred sensitivity to the microphone and listen
to the earphones sound size, please follow the following steps:
1. Check the hardware devices on the computer to see if there are
any USB AUDIO devices
2. Open the computer AUDIO equipment and input the AUDIO
input terminal (i.e., microphone input). Select: “USB AUDIO
microphone input device”. Select "USBAUDIO headset device"
at the output (that is, headphone listening), in this way, the
desktop microphone can be input to the computer in the early
morning, computer voice output to the headset

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3. The sensitivity of the microphone can be adjusted in real time
through the sound card attribute microphone. It can be
adjusted well according to personal preference
4. Can monitor the size through the total volume of the computer
5. If the desktop microphone is used alone, the original sound
card device can be disabled on the computer device to prevent
conflicts
6. If the computer cannot recognize the desktop microphone,
choose to disable the original sound card. The device must be
“USB AUDIO”or other names can be displayed to uninstall the
device driver
7. If the sound is low, please check whether the sound volume of
each sound card software property is adjusted
8. Settings
To manually adjust your input level via your computers system
preferences, use the following instructions relevant to your device
platform/operating system.
To ensure the microphone is configured correctly on the macOS,
follow the steps below:
1. Open System Preferences and select Sound.
2. On the Output tab, select USB Microphone
3. On the Input tab, select USB Microphone
Control the microphone
1. Open the Finder app and go to Applications > Utilities > Audio
MIDI Setup
2. Click on USB Microphone and click on the checkbox under the
Thru column to toggle

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Adjusting the input level on a Windows computer:
Step 1: Right click the computer right voice Icon, enter the sound
control panel, and click record

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Step 2: Select the microphone, Click on the properties below
Step 3: Click Advanced, select 48000Hz, Finally, click OK

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Control the microphone
1. From the Sound control panel, on the Playback tab, right-click
on Speakers Default Device and select Properties.
2. On the Levels tab, adjust the Microphone volume slider to
adjust the level of microphone monitoring.
NOTE
1. Do not cover the microphone grille with your hand
2. Regular maintenance is recommended to avoid electricity
erratic and acoustic problems.
Hereby Assmann Electronic GmbH, declares that the Declaration of
Conformity is part of the shipping content. If the Declaration of
Conformity is missing, you can request it by post under the below
mentioned manufacturer address.
www.assmann.com
Assmann Electronic GmbH
Auf dem Schüffel 3
58513 Lüdenscheid
Germany