RODE Microphones NT-USB User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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www.rodemic.com/nt-usb
Versatile Studio-Quality
USB Microphone
NT-USB
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2Features
• Compatible with Apple iPad®
• Cardioid polar pattern
• State-of-the-art surface mount electronics
• Designed in Australia
• Full 2 year guarantee*
*Online registration required
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Features
What’s in the box?
• NT-USB microphone
• Tripod mount (stand)
• Pop shield
• USB cable (6m/ 20”)
• Manual
• Microphone pouch
• Mic clip/Mounting ring
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4Specifications
Acoustic Principle Pressure Gradient
Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar
output buffer, A/D converter 16bit 48kHz,
headphone amplifier
Directional Pattern Cardiod
Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20kHz
Dynamic Range 96dB
Maximum SPL 110dB SPL
Power Requirements USB 5VDC
Output Connection USB
Net Weight 520g
Polar Response
Frequency
Response
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Acoustic Principle Pressure Gradient
Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar
output buffer, A/D converter 16bit 48kHz,
headphone amplifier
Directional Pattern Cardiod
Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20kHz
Dynamic Range 96dB
Maximum SPL 110dB SPL
Power Requirements USB 5VDC
Output Connection USB
Net Weight 520g
Polar Response
Frequency
Response
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Polar Response
Register your NT-USB now and
validate your free 2 year warranty.
Scan the QR code with a smartphone, or visit
www.rodemic.com/warranty
Warranty
The NT-USB is covered by a limited warranty for one (1) year from
the date of purchase. This can be extended free of charge to a full
two (2) year warranty by registering your microphone online by
visiting our website as above.
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Power requirements
The NT-USB is powered by your device’s USB port, meaning that in
most instances you can just plug the microphone in and get started
right away. For non-standard USB ports, a powered USB hub may
be required.
The NT-USB is a “Plug & Play” USB device, compatible with both
Windows and Mac computers, as well as the Apple iPad via the USB
camera connection kit (available directly from Apple).
The NT-USB features a purple LED inside the microphone cage
that indicates when the microphone has power. If the light does not
turn on after plugging the microphone in, the computer or device
you are using may not provide enough power for the NT-USB. If this
is the case, we recommend connecting the NT-USB via a powered
USB hub.
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8Mounting the NT-USB
Diagram 1 - Mounting the NT-USB
in the supplied tripod stand
The NT-USB is supplied with
a high quality tripod mount.
To assemble simply screw the
mounting ring onto the tripod
stand (diagram 1). The mounting
ring can also be used as a mic
clip to attach the NT-USB to a
mic or boom stand.
To install the NT-USB in the
mounting ring place the micro-
phone in the mount from above
(optionally using the pop filter),
and thread into the mounting
ring. Once the microphone is
facing the correct way, turn the
dial at the bottom clockwise until
tight (diagram 1).
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Diagram 2 - Adjusting the
microphone position
To change the microphone
position, always be sure to
loosen the adjustment lever to
ensure that you do not damage
the stand.
When recording vocals,
always use the supplied pop
filter, mounted in front of the
microphone. The pop filter will
prevent plosives (hard ‘P’, ‘B’, ‘T’
and ‘K’ sounds) from overloading
the microphone’s capsule.
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10 General operation
The gold dot on the face of the
NT-USB indicates the front of the
microphone, and the pickup area
of the capsule. The microphone
(and gold dot) should always be
facing towards the sound source
that you wish to record.
On the side of the NT-USB there
are two adjustment knobs.
Diagram 3 - Monitor mix control
and headphone volume control
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