TONOR TC-777 USB Microphone Instruction Manual

TONOR TC-777 USB Microphone

2-YEAR WARRANTY

TONOR provides 2 years of after-sale service, free replacement to products that are NOT damaged resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, negligence, or abuse. If exceeding 30 days of Amazon return policy, you can still contact us via following two ways: click Ask Seller or TONOR on your order page; or through our Shopify TONORMIC. We will serve you with full sincerity!

• Shopify link : https://www.tonormic.com/
• Email : [email protected]

ACCESSORIES

• 1 x TONOR TC-777 Microphone
• 1 x Microphone Stand
• 1 x Mini Shock Mount
• 1 x Pop Filter
• 4 x Rubber band
• 1 x Manual
• 1 x After-sale card

SPECIFICATIONS

• Polar Pattern : Cardioid
• Sampling Rate : 44.1 KHZ/16BIT
• Frequency Response : 100Hz-16KHZ
• Sensitivity : -38dB±3dB(OdB=1V/Pa,at 1 Khz)
• Output Impedance: 68011
• Max. SPL : 110dB(at 1KHz<1% THD)
• S/N Ratio : 56dB
• Power Supply : 5V
• USB Cable Length : 1.5 m

COMPUTER SETUP

APPLE macOS

1. Plug the TC-777 mic into your computer, indicating the mic is receiving power. The computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver.
2. First, select ”TONOR TC-777 Audio Device” as your audio input, open your “System Preferences”.
3. Next, click “Sound” to display the Sound preference pane.
4. Click the Input tab and select the ”TONOR TC-777 Audio Device” as the device for sound input.

NOTICE:
If you want to monitor your voice when using the macOS operating system, please turn on any recording software first (for example, GarageBand), and make sure to click “Monitoring”. Then click the “Record” to begin, otherwise you can not hear any sound when you speak into the mic. If the computer is not able to identify this USB device, please restart your computer and replug the mic into other USB port.

WINDOWS

Please wait for a few seconds when using the first time, since the driver of TONOR TC-777 microphone need take time to install automatically. There may be no pop-up window or message though. (If plugging the USB plug in a different USB port, the driver will install again). After installation, you can test the mic by speaking to it. If the mic picks up no sound, please follow the procedure below.

1. Right-click the speaker icon at the bottom right of the screen. Click “Sounds”.

2. Confirm the loudspeaker is turned on.
   Click the loudspeaker you are using – “Properties”- “Levels”, drag progress bar to adjust the output volume.

3. Select the “Recording” tab, and choose “TONOR TC-777 Audio Device” as the default device. When you speak to the mic, the bar-type icon will turn green and bounce.
   If it is still unchanged, please reset your computer and replug the mic into other USB port. If there’s still no “TONOR TC-777 Audio Device”, please contact TONOR After-sales Team. ([email protected])
   If you want to monitor your recording, click Microphone “Realtek High Definition Audio”: “Properties”- “Listen”- click”Listen to this device”- “Apply”.
   NOTE : Click “Listen to this device” when you are using any recording software.

4. Double click on the “TONOR TC-777 Audio Device” icon to open the Microphone Properties window. Then select the Level tab to adjust the microphone loudness level.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Selecting software
You may have many choices in recording software. Here we recommend the Audacity, (available for free online at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) is a basic and widely used recording software.

Note : The microphone must be plugged in first and then turn on the recording software.

Positioning the microphone
No matter how you adjust the angle or position of the mic, make sure the mic capsule is pointing at your month in order to achieve the best pickup effect.

Protecting your microphone
Avoid leaving your microphone in the open air or in areas where temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

Recording Software Settings

1.  Make sure you have the correct input/output selected.
   Notice : log out of AUDACITY (or other recording software) if you find USB microphone is unavailable. Plug in mic firstly, then log in software again.

2. Make sure to click off “listen to this device” in your computer system when you are streaming. Or you will hear dual of yourself just like too much echo.

FAQ

1. If the computer can not identify USB devices, please:

2. Replug the microphone into other USB port.

3. Restart the computer.

4. Replug the microphone into another computer’s USB port
   If the microphone still can not be identified, please contact us by email. [email protected]

5. If the mic is recognized but no sound comes out:

6. APPLE macOS System
   Please check whether “System Sound” is mute and whether you have turned the volume control on the microphone to minimum.

7. Windows System
   Please go to settings>privacy>microphone and click the Allow apps to access the microphone to ON then restart.

8. If buzz or electric sound is found:

9. Unplug it, and then plug in again. Make sure all interfaces are plugged tightly;

10. Restart your computer, or insert the microphone into another USB jack;

11. Record an audio sample to check if it is caused by the surrounding environment or the interference of electronic devices;

12. Keep the microphone away from mobile phone and iPad, don’t place these electronic devices around it;

13. The microphone volume should not be too high. It is recommended to set the microphone volume at 50-80%;

14. Use recording software to realize noise reduction.

For questions regarding warranty please contact our customer service through the following options:

• Email : [email protected]
• Website : www.tonordirect.com
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