Under the Input tab, verify that the AT2020USB+ is selected by clicking on it in the device list. Once in your System Preferences, double-click on the Sound icon to open the sound settings. Open your “System Preferences” by clicking the gear icon in your dock or by searching through your Applications in Finder.
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On a Mac OS computer, connect the other end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your computer. Be certain not to set the levels too high or you may distort the signal from the microphone. You may adjust the input and output levels within the sound window by moving the appropriate volume sliders. Finding the “sweet spot” with the variable dial control will allow you to hear your low-latency signal, while also hearing the audio playback from the computer. When you turn the mix control dial towards the COM (computer) side, the headphone signal favors the audio (such as a music track) coming from the computer’s audio output. By turning the mix control dial towards the MIC side, the headphone signal favors the audio coming directly from the microphone element for low-latency monitoring. You may use the mix control dial on the front of the microphone to set your desired mix between the direct signal from the microphone element and the signal from the computer. By selecting the AT2020USB+ as your output device, the computer audio will be sent out to the headphone jack on the AT2020USB+ microphone. Verify the AT2020USB+ is selected as the input device by selecting it in the drop-down menu. Right-click on the small speaker icon in the task bar and select Sound.
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On a Windows OS computer, connect the other end of the USB cable to an open USB port on the computer. The back of the microphone is labeled “Back.” The integrated USB Type-B connection on the cable in the boom arm attaches to the AT2020USB+.Ĭonfigure computer settings. The front of the AT2020USB+ is identified by the Audio-Technica logo and allows for access to the mix control dial and headphone volume dial. The microphone may be positioned up or down, depending on your preference. As the AT2020USB+ is a side-address microphone, make certain that the front of the microphone is facing the location where the person speaking will be. Make certain the microphone is fully secured into the mount. The microphone may be inserted and threaded into the swivel mount by turning the ring nut on the mount. If not already in place, you will need to insert the included 5/8″-27 thread adapter into the swivel mount before connecting it to the boom arm. Thread the swivel mount that comes with the AT2020USB+ microphone onto the boom arm. Be certain not to tighten excessively.Īttach the mount and microphone to the boom arm. This will allow you to adjust the pivot point where the microphone mount attaches to the boom arm. Use a 7 mm wrench to tighten and loosen the top nut on the boom arm. Before mounting the microphone to the boom arm, tighten the screws at the base and middle of the boom arm. The clamp is padded to protect the surface you attach it to. You may attach the boom arm base clamp to a flat surface, such as a table or desk, that’s up to 2″ thick. Before using for the first time, you will want to ensure that you properly set up the microphone and cable, and configure the connections to your computer. Audio-Technica has also created the AT2020USB+PK streaming pack, consisting of the AT2020USB+ microphone, a boom microphone arm with integrated USB cable, and a pair of the ATH-M20x studio monitoring headphones. Question : How do I set up the AT2020USB+PK Streaming/Podcasting Pack?Īnswer : For a convenient direct digital connection to your computer, the AT2020USB+ microphone is a go-to choice for podcasters, streamers, and home recording enthusiasts. Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems