Mackie EM-91CU+ User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
USB Condenser Microphone
MUTE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
2. Do not expose the microphone to extreme cold or heat.
3. Do not expose the microphone to rain, use it in water, or in damp or wet conditions.
4. Do not expose the microphone to any excessive dust and other foreign particles.
5. Keep the microphone clean by washing outside with a dry cloth.
6. Keep the microphone in the case when not in use.
7. Never attempt to disassemble the microphone.
8. Mackie cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper
use or modifications of the microphone.
9. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility
to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose
some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for
a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these
permissible limits could result in some hearing loss:
0. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 5 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 the 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Audio, LLC. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Duration,
per day in hours Sound Level
8 90 dB
692 dB
495 dB
397 dB
200 dB
.5 02 dB
05 dB
0.5 0 dB
0.25 or less 5 dB
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Audio, LLC. (“LOUD”)
and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized
reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser
of the product (hereinafer, “Customer,” “you” or “your”).
For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com to find contact
information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor
in your local market.
LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its
authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product,
provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company
at: www.mackie.com or by calling LOUD technical support at .800.898.32 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada)
during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Please retain the original
dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it to obtain any warranty service.
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product,
please visit www.mackie.com.
The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located
at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements
between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver
of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed
by the party to be bound thereby.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be
disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE directive (202/9/EU) and
your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for
recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type
of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due
to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same
time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural
resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

INTRODUCTION
The EM-9CU+ USB Condenser Microphone takes
the great sound and build quality of the EM-9CU
and adds even more useful features.
With an onboard Mute and headphone output, it is even
easier to get the perfect take and get silent on the fly.
And with up to 6-Bit / 96kHz recording quality, you
can really step up your studio game.
Get recording fast with included Waveform™ professional
sofware. With incredible sound and built-like-a-tank
construction, the EM-9CU+ USB Condenser Microphone
is ready to take your sound to the next level.
FEATURES
EFFORTLESS SETUP, INCREDIBLE SOUND
• Great for content creation, live streaming,
online meetings, and more
• Plug and play design, no drivers or sofware needed
• Standard USB connection
• Onboard Mute
• Headphone output
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT
• Low-noise circuitry
• Studio-grade components
• Built-Like-a-Tank™ construction for years of reliability
CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN
• Rejects peripheral noise to keep your recordings
and streams crystal clear
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
• Waveform™ OEM professional sofware and plugin
packages included
• The DAW Essentials™ Bundle for Waveform
OEM includes 6 powerful plugins like Equaliser,
Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter
SAMPLE RATE: UP TO 16-BIT / 96KHZ
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• Shock mount
• USB-B cable
Frequency (Hz)
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPHSUPER-DIRECTIONAL @1 kHz
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC
WINDOWS XP PRO, XP HOME, VISTA, 7, 8, 10
USB 1.1 / 2.0 (64 MB RAM MINIMUM)
MAC
MAC OSX (10.1.11 OR HIGHER)
USB 1.1 / 2.0 (64 MB RAM MINIMUM)
If you are experiencing a sample rate mismatch within a DAW,
please make sure the sample rate on the operating system
matches what’s set in the DAW. Visit:
mackie.com/en/products/microphones/em-series-usb-microphones
for step-by-step instructions.

FRONT AND BOTTOM PANELS
1. USB-B Port Connect the USB-B side of
the included USB cable to the microphone
and the USB-A side to the computer’s
USB port.
2. Phones Jack
Connect stereo headphones using
an /8" connector.
NOTE: Your ears are important to us!
Be careful of permanent hearing damage.
Lower the volume on your device. Even
intermediate levels may be painfully loud.
Always turn the volume all the way down
before connecting the headphones
or doing anything new that may affect
the headphone volume. Then turn it
up slowly as you listen carefully.
3. Mute Switch
Mutes the mic signal.
4. Power and Mute LED
This LED illuminates green when
connected to a powered computer
and red when the mute switch
is engaged.
GETTING STARTED
. Read and understand the Important
Safety Instructions on page 4.
2. Connect the USB-B side of the included
USB cable to the microphone and the
USB-A side to the computer’s USB port.
NOTE: Do not use a USB hub, keyboard’s
USB port, etc. Plug directly into an open
USB port on the computer.
3. Computer setup instructions
[plug-and-play, no drivers required!]:
Mac: System Preferences > Sound
> Input (and Output) > EM-9CU+
Microphone
PC: Control Panel > Hardware and Sound
> Sound > Playback (and Recording) >
EM-9CU+ Microphone (make default).
Make sure the input and output levels
of the computer are un-muted and up.
4. Open up your favorite DAW and start
a new session.
5. While most DAWs work (relatively)
the same, the path to recording may
be different. As such, refer to your DAW’s
manual on how to open new sessions,
create tracks, select the USB microphone,
arm tracks and the best part... recording!
Have fun!
NEED HELP WITH THE MICROPHONE?
• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find:
FAQs, manuals, and addendums.
• Telephone -800-898-32 to speak with one of our splendid
technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal
business hours, Pacific Time).
Technical Specifications EM-91CU+
Element 14mm Black Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Uni-directional
Frequency Response 30 Hz – 18 kHz
Sensitivity –32 dB ±2 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Load Impedance ≥1000 Ω
Output Impedance 100 Ω±30% (@ 1 kHz)
Max SPL 132 dB (@1 kHz ≤1% THD)
Equivalent Noise Level 16 dB A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 dB
Sample Rate 16-Bit / 96 kHz or 24-Bit / 48 kHz
Size (H × W ) 6.3" × 1.7"
160 × 44 mm
Weight 0.46 lb • 0.21 kg
All specifications subject to change
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SIE BRAUCHEN HILFE MIT DEM MIKROFON?
• Besuchen Sie auf www.mackie.com die Rubrik Support:
Hier finden Sie FAQs, Handbücher und Ergänzungen.
• Unter der Telefonnummer -800-898-32 erreichen
Sie unseren technischen Support (Montag bis Freitag
zu den üblichen Geschäfszeiten, Pacific Standard Time).
Technische Daten EM-91CU+
Element 14 mm Schwarzer Elektret Kondensator
Richtcharakteristik Uni-direktional
Frequenzgang 30 Hz – 18 kHz
Empfindlichkeit –32 dB ±2 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Lastimpedanz ≥1000 Ω
Impedanz 100 Ω±30% (@ 1 kHz)
Max. Schaldruck 132 dB (@1 kHz ≤1% THD)
Eigenrauschen 16 dB A
Geräuschspannungsabstand 78 dB
Samplerate 16-Bit / 96 kHz oder 24-Bit / 48 kHz
Abmessungen (H × B ) 6,3" × 1,7"
160 × 44 mm
Gewicht 0,46 lb • 0,21 kg
Technische Änderungen
und Ergänzungen vorbehalten
ERSTE SCHRITTE
. Lesen und beachten Sie die „Wichtigen
Sicherheitshinweise“ auf Seite 3.
2. Verbinden Sie die USB-B Seite des
mitgelieferten USB-Kabels mit dem
Mikrofon und die USB-A Seite mit
dem USB-Port des Computers.
HINWEIS: Verwenden Sie keinen USB Hub
oder den USB-Port der Tastatur etc.
Schließen Sie das Kabel direkt an einen
offenen USB-Port des Computers an.
3. Computer-Einrichtungsanleitung
[Plug&Play, keine Treiber erforderlich!]:
Mac: Systemeinstellung > Sound >
Eingabe (und Ausgabe) > EM-9CU+
Mikrofon
PC: Systemsteuerung > Hardware &
Sound > Audiogeräte verwalten >
Wiedergabe (und Aufnahme) > EM-9CU+
Mikrofon (zum Standardgerät machen).
Die Eingangs- und Ausgangspegel
des Computers müssen aufgedreht
und dürfen nicht stummgeschaltet sein.
4. Öffnen Sie Ihre bevorzugte DAW
und starten Sie eine neue Session.
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VORDER- UND UNTERSEITE
1. USB-B Port Verbinden Sie die USB-B
Seite des mitgelieferten USB-Kabels
mit dem Mikrofon und die USB-A Seite
mit dem USB-Port des Computers.
2. Phones-Buchse Zum Anschließen
von Stereokopfhörern über einen
3,5 mm-Stecker.
HINWEIS: Ihre Ohren sind uns wichtig!
Verringern Sie die Lautstärke am Gerät,
um dauerhafe Hörschäden zu
vermeiden. Drehen Sie die Lautstärke
immer ganz zurück, bevor Sie die
Ohrhörer anschließen oder etwas
Neues ausprobieren, das die Lautstärke
beeinflussen könnte. Erhöhen Sie den
Pegel dann langsam und vorsichtig.
3. Mute-Taste Die Mute-Taste schaltet
das mic signal stumm.
4. Power- und Mute-LED
Diese LED leuchtet grün, wenn
das Mikrofon mit einem eingeschalteten
Computer verbunden ist. Bei aktiviertem
Mute-Schalter leuchtet sie rot.
5. Obwohl die meisten DAWs (relativ) ähnlich
funktionieren, können sich
die Aufnahmewege unterscheiden.
Wie man eine neue Session anlegt,
Spuren erstellt, das Carbon wählt,
Spuren aufnahmebereit schaltet
und aufnimmt, wird im DAW-Handbuch
beschrieben. Viel Spaß!

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