Harman JBL QUANTUM Stream Talk User manual

Stream Talk
OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX..................................................................................................... 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 3
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................... 4
System compatibility ...................................................................................................................................4
Connecting USB power cable................................................................................................................4
Connecting a monitoring headphone .............................................................................................5
First-time setup for PC.................................................................................................................................6
First-time setup for Mac .............................................................................................................................7
USING YOUR MICROPHONE ...................................................................................... 8
Mute/unmute...................................................................................................................................................8
Headphone volume/microphone gain............................................................................................9
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 11

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! This manual includes information on the
JBL Quantum Stream Talk microphone. We encourage you to take a few minutes to
read this manual, which describes the product and includes step-by-step instructions
to help you to set up and get started. Read and understand all the safety instructions
before using your product.
If you have any questions about this product or its operation, please contact your
retailer or customer service, or visit us at www.JBLQuantum.com

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What’s in the box
01 03 02
01 JBL Quantum Stream Talk microphone
02 USB power cable (USB-A to USB-C)
03 QSG, warranty card and safety sheet

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Product overview
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03 04
05
01 Ring LED (Mute/Unmute/Volume Indicator)
02 Rotary joint
03 Volume knob
• Adjusts headphone volume or microphone gain.
• Mutes or unmutes the microphone.
04 USB-C port
05 3.5mm headset port

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Getting started
System compatibility
• PC and Mac (desktop or laptop) with USB-A or USB-C ports
• Mobile devices with USB-C ports
• PlayStation™: PS4/PS5 console with USB-A port
• Nintendo Switch™ with USB-C port and Nintendo Switch™ console with USB-A
port
Connecting USB power cable
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1. Connect the USB-C connector to your microphone.
2. Connect the USB-A connector to your PC, Mac, PS4/PS5 console or Nintendo
Switch™ console.
• You can also use a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the microphone to
compatible devices.
The microphone powers on.

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NOTES:
• For best performance, use the original cable. Third-party USB cables may not
work with all models of said devices.
• USB-C to USB-C cable is not included by-pack. Connectivity with USB-C may
not work with all models of said devices.
Connecting a monitoring headphone
3.5 mm
3.5 mm
2.5 mm
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1. Connect a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable or a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable to the headphone
port on the microphone.
2. Connect the other end to a monitoring headphone.
You can hear sounds from the connected device (PC, Mac, etc.).
NOTE:
• 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm or 3.5 mm cable is not included by-pack.

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First-time setup for PC
Download from www.jblquantum.com/engine to gain full
access to features on your JBL Quantum Stream Talk, such as EQ settings.
Software requirements
Platform: Windows 10 (64 bit only) / Windows 11
500MB of free hard drive space for installation
1. Connect the microphone to your PC via USB connection.
2. Go to “Sound Settings” -> “Sound Control Panel”.
3. Under “Playback” highlight “JBL Quantum Stream Talk” and select “Set
Default” -> “Default Device”.
4. Under “Recording” highlight “JBL Quantum Stream Talk” and select “Set
Default” -> “Default Device”.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to personalize your sound settings.
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NOTE:
• By default, all sounds will be played through the JBL Quantum Stream Talk
microphone and heard through a headphone connected to it. To hear sound
from the PC directly, select the PC sound card as the default device.

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First-time setup for Mac
1. Connect the microphone to your Mac via USB connection.
2. Go to the Apple menu and select “System Preferences”.
3. Under “Output” select “JBL Quantum Stream Talk” for sound output.
4. Under “Input” select “JBL Quantum Stream Talk” for audio input.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to personalize your sound settings.
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NOTE:
• By default, all sounds will be played through the JBL Quantum Stream Talk
microphone and heard through a headphone connected to it. To hear sound
from the Mac directly, select the built-in speakers.

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Using your microphone
Mute/unmute
× 1
Press the volume knob to mute or unmute the microphone.
Ring LED color Microphone status
Muted
Unmuted

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Headphone volume/microphone gain
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To adjust the headphone or sidetone volume:
• Rotate the volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
The ring LED lights up in teal when you adjust the headphone volume.
The ring LED flashes in teal when the maximum or the minimum headphone
volume is reached.
The sidetone is off by default. You can enable sidetone and adjust it in
QuantumEngine.
To adjust the microphone gain:
• Press and hold the volume knob for 3 seconds, then rotate it clockwise or
counterclockwise.
The ring LED lights up in purple when you adjust the microphone gain.
The ring LED flashes in purple when the maximum or the minimum
microphone gain is reached.

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Product Specifications
MICROPHONE
• Power required/consumption: 5 V 500 mA
• Sample rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96 kHz
• Bit rate: 16 / 24 bit
• Capsules: 6 mm Electret Condenser Microphone
• Polar patterns: Super Cardioid
• Frequency response: 50 Hz - 12 kHz
• Sensitivity: -47 ± 3 dB (1 kHz@1 Pa, 0 dB = 1 v/Pa)
• Maximum SPL: 110 dB
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
• Impedance: 16 ohms / 32 ohms
• Power output (RMS): 23 mWrms per channel (Load = 32 ohms)
• THD: <0.5% (Load = 32 ohms)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal to noise: 92 dB (A weighted)
DIMENSIONS - MIC WITH STAND
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.5 cm x 10 cm x 18.6 cm / 4.1" x 3.9" x 7.3"
• Weight: 146 g / 0.32 lbs
NOTE:
• Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Troubleshooting
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you
request service.
No power
• Make sure that the microphone is properly connected and compatible with your
PC, Mac or gaming console device.
N o sound from my headphone
• Make sure that the microphone is properly connected to your headphone and
PC, Mac or gaming console device.
• Make sure that you have chosen JBL Quantum Stream Talk as the sound source
of your PC, Mac or gaming console device.
• Adjust volume on your headphone and make sure that your microphone is not
muted.
Speaker feedback
• This happens when the speaker sound is picked up by your microphone and
sent back to the speaker after being re-amplified. Try the following to eliminate
speaker feedback:
• Adjust the position so that the speaker is not too close to the microphone and
does not point at the microphone directly.
• Decrease the speaker volume and microphone gain to an appropriate level.
Distorted sound
• Decrease the microphone gain to an appropriate level.
• Adjust the microphone position so that it is not too close to the sound source.

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Poor sound or Sound not loud enough
• Increase the microphone gain to an appropriate level.
• Move the microphone closer to the sound source.
• Adjust the rotary joint and speak towards the microphone.
My voice cannot be heard by my teammates
• Make sure that you have chosen JBL Quantum Stream Talk as the recording
device in the sound settings of your PC, Mac or gaming console device.
• Make sure that the microphone is not muted.
I can’t hear myself when I’m talking
• To hear your own voice when talking, you can enable sidetone and adjust it in
QuantumEngine.

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