fifine K651 Dynamic USB Microphone Bundle with An Arm Stand User Manual

fifine K651 Dynamic USB Microphone Bundle with An Arm Stand

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
+44 (0)203 514 4411
Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz

WHAT´S IN THE BOX

1.  Dynamic Microphone
2.  Desktop Boom Arm
3.  3/8” to 5/8” Adapter
4.  Threaded Metal Ring
5.  Desk Clamp
6.  2.5m USB C to USB Cable (For Mic)
7.  2.5m USB C to USB Cable (For Shock Mount)
8.  Shock Mount
9.  User´s Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TIPS: The RGB lighting could be changed by the button on the shock mount. Each press to change the light from colorful to green, red, dark blue, yellow, light blue, purple and white. The shock mount has no power-off memory. You need to manually set and select the color you like when you power on it again.

INSTALL MICROPHONE STAND ON TABLE

•  Screw the lower part of the desk clamp until it is tight and secure.
•  Insert the boom arm (the end without screw) into the hole of desk clamp.
•  Tighten the screw.
•  Screw the shock mount to the boom arm via the included adapter.

TIPS:
Mount to your desktop via the included desk clamp accurately:
Unscrew the desk clamp and slide it over the side of your desktop, making sure that both the top of the desk clamp and the underside are resting on flat surfaces. Overly rounded or overhanging desktop edges do not make good mounting surfaces.
DON´T rotate the boom arm when the screw on the desk clamp is tightened. Loose the screw first, adjust the position of the arm, and the tighten it.

INSTALLATION QUICK GUIDE

Place the mic through the hold, then tighten the metal ring on the bottom of the shock mount. Tips: The side with a red warning sticker should be up.
Tightly plug the provided USB cable into the USB output at the bottom of the microphone. Plug the USB A connector to the USB port of your computer.
Tightly plug the other USB cable into the shock mount. And plug the USB A connector to the USB port on your computer.
This is a unidirectional end-addressed dynamic mic. Please keep the top of the mic facing the audio source. The best range is 2 to 4 inch.

MUTE BUTTON

Tap the button to mute/unmute the mic.
Make sure the LED light is white when you are going to use the mic.

COMPUTER SETUP

Apple MAC OS

•  Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The smile light will turn white, indicating the mic is powered. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver. There may be no pop-up window or message though.

•  To select the AmpliRocket as your audio, first, open your System Preferences.

• Next, click Sound to display the Sound preference pane.

• Click the input tab and make certain “FIFINE MICROPHONE” is selected as the default input device. Drag progress bar to adjust volume of input.
  TIPS:

  •  If you want to monitor your voice when using Macbook, you must turn on any recording software first (Audacity for example), make sure to click “Software Playthrough(on)”, then click the record button to begin, otherwise you can not hear any sound when you speak to the mic.
  •  Choose the default Dictation&Speech software when you use the speech to text in Macbook, click “On” under Dictation window, so that your microphone can be recognized by the software.

• If you’re your MAC only has USB C port, you will need a genuine Apple USB-C to USB female adapter for connection. And pls plug the USB adapter into your Mac first, the connect the mic with the adapter.

Windows

Plug the USB cable into your computer and the smile light will be white, indicating the mic is powered on. Please wait for a few seconds when first time operation, since driver of microphone takes time to automatically install. There may be no pop-up window or message though. (If plugging USB plug in a different USB port, driver installs again). After installation, you can test the mic by speaking to it. If the mic picks up no sound, please follow procedures below.

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

• Click the Sound control panel. Confirm the loudspeaker is open.

• Confirm the loudspeaker is open.

• Click the loudspeaker is being used- “Properties” – “levels”, drag progress bar to adjust volume of output.

• Select the Recording tab, and choose “FIFINE Microphone” as the default device. When your speak to mic, bar-type icon will turn green and bounce. If it remains unchanged, please reset computer and replug the mic in another USB port. If there´s still no “FIFINE Microphone”, please contact Fifine after-sales service.

• If you want to monitor your recording, click Microphone “FIFINE Microphone” -“Properties” – “Listen”- click “Listen to this device” – “Apply”. No sound is heard through earphone/ built-in speaker of computer, if you don’t follow this procedure.
  TIPS: Click off “Listen to this device” when you are using any recording software or chatting software (Skype).

• Adjust input volume – Double click the “FIFINE Microphone” to open the Microphone Properties window and click the Levels tab. Drag the progress bar to adjust the mic level.

TIPS: (Applicable for MAC and Windows)

•  If computer prompts that it’s unable to identify USB devices, please restart computer and replug the microphone into rear back USB port of your computer.
•  If the mic is recognized but no sound coming out, please check whether System Sound is muted and make sure the (smile) LED indicator is white (means the mic is active).
•  If the mic is recognized but no sound comes out, and your PC is running on Windows 10, please go to settings > privacy > microphone and click the “Allow apps to access the microphone” to ON, then restart your PC.
•  If the sound of your mic is inconsistent or the volume randomly changes, please disable the sound-activated recording function of the application (like “Automatically adjust volume” of Zoom). And if you´re using Windows computer, please go to Settings-Privacy-Microphone, disable XBOX console Companion and XBOX Game Bar under it.

RECORDING SOFTWARE SETTINGS

• Make sure you have the correct input/output selected.
  TIPS: log out the Audacity (or other recording software you are using) it you find the USB microphone is unavailable. And restart the software after the mic is re-plugged.

• Make sure click off “listen to this device” in your computer system when you are using any recording software, or else you would hear duet of yourself just like too much echo.

•  There are several ways to improve the usage. Come to FIFINEMICROPHONE.COM, find Technical Support under the “SUPPORT” tab or type the
  https://fifinemicrophone.com/pages/knowledge-base directly to search the Technical Support solution for your interested subject.

•  For windows computers, we recommend audacity, and for Apple computer, you can use Apple´s own QuickTime player to test the recording.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Setting your software levels
Correct adjustment of microphone level is important for optimum performance. Ideally, the microphone level should be as high as possible without overloading the input of your computer. If you hear distortion, or if your recording program shows levels that are consistently overloaded (at peak levels), turn the microphone volume (or level) down, either through your control panel (or system preferences) settings, or through your recording software. If your recording program shows insufficient level, you can increase the microphone gain either from the control panel (or system preferences) settings or through your recording program.

Selecting software
You have many choices in recording software. Audacity, available for free online at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, is a widely used software. If you plug in the mic AFTER you load Audacity, it may not recognize the mic while it may still record, the results will be unsatisfactory. If that happens, just restart Audacity AFTER plugging the USB into your computer and click on the FIFINE microphone option.

Positioning the top-address mic
To achieve the best frequency response, it is important to have the mic capsule (the top of the mic) pointed at the user’s mouth, instrument or any other sound source.The best range is 2 to 4 inch.

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.

SPECIFICATION

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

•  Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
•  Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
•  Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
•  Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
•  If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: Microphone
Model / Type: K651
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/30/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

References

• Alza.cz – rychlý a pohodlný nákup odkudkoliv | Alza.cz
• Alza.sk – rýchly a pohodlný nákup odkiaľkoľvek | alza.sk
• Audacity download | SourceForge.net
• FIFINE | Gaming RGB Mics | Recording Mics | Wireless Systems
• Alza | Alza.co.uk
• Alza.cz – rychlý a pohodlný nákup odkudkoliv | Alza.cz
• Alza.cz – rychlý a pohodlný nákup odkudkoliv | Alza.cz
• Alza.cz
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• Alza | Alza.fr
• alza.hu
• alza.sk
• Knowledge Base | FIFINE MICROPHONE

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