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Thank you for buying the Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. Equipped 
with a digital output, this microphone is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio 
source using your favorite recording software. The AT2020USBi offers studio-quality articulation and 
intelligibility perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.  

The AT2020USBi features a microphone gain control that allows you to adjust the input level directly 
on the microphone itself. The microphone’s cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, 
while its A/D converter with a 24-bit, up to 96 kHz sampling rate ensures extremely articulate sound 
reproduction.

Audio-Technica’s state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone 
complies with the company’s renowned consistency and reliability standards.
  

Features

•  Condenser microphone with digital output for convenient recording
•  High quality A/D converter with 24-bit, up to 96 kHz sampling rate for superb audio
•  Mic gain control allows you to adjust input level on the mic itself  
•  Smooth, extended frequency response ideally suited for podcasting, home studio recording,  
  field recording and voiceover use
•  Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac OS 10.6 and above and iOS 7.02 and above  
  (requires Lightning connector)
•  Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
•  Included USB and Lightning cables provide ready connectivity to computers and iOS devices

Introduction

Summary of Contents for AT2020USBi

Page 1: ...nts Introduction features 3 Setting up your microphone with pivot mount desk stand 4 Preliminary setup with Mac OS X 5 Preliminary setup with Windows 8 6 Selecting software 9 Setting your software levels 9 Positioning your microphone 9 Protecting your microphone 9 Specifications 10 ...

Page 2: ...ice pursuant to part 15 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 wil...

Page 3: ...te ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction Audio Technica s state of the art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone complies with the company s renowned consistency and reliability standards Features Condenser microphone with digital output for convenient recording High quality A D converter with 24 bit up to 96 kHz sampling rate for superb audio Mic gain control al...

Page 4: ...e The tripod legs will extend to provide a wide secure base C Install the AT2020USBi microphone into the threaded collar of the pivot mount and tighten collar while holding the microphone in place The front of the microphone should be facing the sound source A blue LED indicate the front of the microphone the product model number is displayed on the rear of the microphone D If necessary adjust the...

Page 5: ...AT2020USBi as your audio input first open your System Preferences 3 Next click Sound to display the Sound preference pane Preliminary setup with Mac OS X AT2020USBi USB 4 Click the Input tab and select the AT2020USBi as the device for sound input Your preferences are now set to use the AT2020USBi on your Mac with GarageBand or another recording program of your choice Note Use the Lightning cable t...

Page 6: ...l automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver 2 In the lower right portion of your screen you may get a message that new hardware was found or you may see a driver software installation notice 3 Start menu Control Panel Sound To select the AT2020USBi as your default recording device begin at your Start menu Select Control Panel Preliminary setup with Windows 8 ...

Page 7: ...7 Preliminary setup with Windows 8 continued 4 Select Sound 5 The following screen will pop up ...

Page 8: ...crophone level loudness It is recommended that you set the gain control on the microphone to max before adjusting the level in Properties That way any adjustments needed during recording can be easily performed from the microphone itself Preliminary setup with Windows 8 continued Your preferences are now set to use the AT2020USBi with Windows 8 and the recording program of your choice ...

Page 9: ...n increase the microphone gain via the microphone dial the control panel or system preferences settings or your recording program No further microphone level adjustments should be needed as long as the acoustic input does not change significantly Positioning your microphone It is important to position the microphone directly in line on axis with the person speaking singing the instrument or other ...

Page 10: ... or faster 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor 1 gigabyte GB RAM 32 bit or 2 GB RAM 64 bit The Lightning connector works with iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPad Air 2 iPad Air iPad 4th generation iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad mini and iPod touch 5th generation In the interest of standards development A T U S offers full details on its test methods to other industry professional...

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