SoundSation VoxTaker 100 USB Professional Studio Microphone User Manual

**SoundSation VoxTaker 100 USB Professional Studio Microphone User Manual

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Dear customer,

First of all thanks far purchasing a SOUNDSATION® product. Our mission is to satisfy all possible needs of musical instrument and professional audio and lighting users offering a wide range of products using the latest technologies.

We hope you will be satisfied with this item and, if you want to collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about the operation of the product and possible improvements to introduce in the next future.

Go to our website www.soundsationmusic.com and send an e-mail with your opinion, this will help us to build instruments ever closer to customer’s real requirements.

One last thing: read this manual before using the instrument, an incorrect operation can cause damages to you and to the unit. Take care!

The SOUNDSATION Team

INTRODUCTION

VoxTaker 100 USB is a plug and play condenser-capsule studio recording microphone, without having to install any driver. You can easily and quickly meet a variety of music production applications just connecting  a USB cable. It is compatible with all recording software and ASIO audio drivers, and uses high-performance USB chip technology, high-quality single-point capacitive transducers, and delivers warm yet detailed sound suitable for human voice, music, podcasts and personal recordings.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• VoxTaker 100 USB microphone
• Pop filter
• Shock-mount support
• USB cable (1.8 m)
• User Manual
• Plastic case

FEATURES

• Professional Pressure Gradient Transducer
• Cardioid Polar Pattern
• High Quality JFET Preamp
• Strong Output Signal without Distortion
• High-speed AD/DA conversion technology
• Up to 48 kHz Sample Frequency
• 16 Bit Resolution
• USB 2.0 Plug and Play Operation
• Maximum compatibility with Windows® and Mac® OS computers without any drivers
• Low Power Consumption
• High Absorption Shock-mount
• Stylish and Innovative Pop Filter
• Plastic Case

ACCESSORIES

• High Absorption Shock-mount
  

• Stylish and Innovative Pop-Filter
  

• Plastic Case
  

• USB cable
  

POWER REQUIREMENTS

VoxTaker 100 USB is powered by the USB port of your device, meaning that normally 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 VoxTaker 100 USB is a “Plug & Play” USB device, compatible with both Windows® and Mac® computers, without having to install any drivers.

The VoxTaker 100 USB features a blue LED inside the microphone grill that indicates when the microphone is powered. 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 VoxTaker 100 USB. If this is the case, we recommend connecting the VoxTaker 100 USB via a powered USB hub.

HOW TO USE THIS MICROPHONE

Cardioid logo on the face of VoxTaker 100 USB indicates the front of the microphone, and the pick-up area of the cardioid pattern. Please be sure to have this side facing the sound source you wish to record.

We strongly recommend using the supplied pop-filter for all vocal recording. This helps in minimizing plosive sounds (like hard “P”, “B”, “T” and “K” sounds) that produce a sudden jet of air and can cause the capsule to overload and produce “popping” sounds. An ideal reference is to keep a distance of 15-20 cm from the VoxTaker 100 USB with the pop filter attached.

SET UP

Any level and sampling frequency adjustments to set the ideal recording level and quality can be made from within your recording program, or via your computer system preferences.

To adjust input level and sampling frequency from within your recording software, refer to the manual provided by the software developer. To manually adjust your input level and sampling frequency via your computer system preferences, use the following instructions.

Adjusting the input level

Mac OS computer

Connect your VoxTaker Microphone to a USB Port of your computer. Be sure that the blue LED inside the microphone grill is on. If it doesn’t turn on after plugging the microphone in, the computer may not provide enough power for the VoxTaker 100 USB. If this is the case, we recommend connecting the VoxTaker 100 USB via a powered USB hub.

Click on the Apple symbol at the top left of your screen and select “System Preferences”.

Click on “Sound” to open the sound options.

Open the “Input” tab.

From here, select “Soundsation VoxTaker100” from the list of devices, and adjust the input level using the slider.

Windows computer

Connect your VoxTaker Microphone to a USB Port of your computer. Be sure that the blue LED inside the microphone grill is on. If it doesn’t turn on after plugging the microphone in, the computer may not provide enough power for the VoxTaker 100 USB. If this is the case, we recommend connecting the VoxTaker 100 USB via a powered USB hub.

Once the microphone is connected and the internal LED is on, Windows will automatically search for the USB driver of VoxTaker 100 USB and install it in your computer (be sure the PC is connected to the internet). This operation will take a few seconds. Please wait until the system tells you that the device is ready to use in the lower right corner of the screen.

Open the Start menu and click on “Windows Settings”

Open the “Devices” preferences from within the Windows Settings folder.

You will see the VoxTaker 100 USB listed among the various connected devices.

Double click on it to access device properties, and open “Recording” tab.

Then double click on “Soundsation VoxTaker 100” to adjust the input level using the slider.

Adjusting the sample frequency

Adjusting the sample frequency affects sound quality and the size of audio files you’re going to record. The VoxTaker 100 USB allows you to adjust this parameter from 8kHz to 48kHz. Different values corresponds to different applications as follow.

• 8,000 Hz: Phone Quality
• 11,025 Hz: Dictation Quality
• 16,000 Hz: Recorder Quality
• 22,050 Hz: Radio AM Quality
• 32,000 Hz: Radio FM Quality
• 44,100 Hz: CD Quality
• 48,000 Hz: DVD Quality

Mac OS computer

Click on Launchpad and select “Other” folder. Then launch “Audio MIDI Setup” application.

In Audio Devices window, select on left side “Soundsation VoxTaker 100” device.

Then open the “Format” drop-down menu to choose the appropriate value.

Windows Computer

As in the input level adjustment procedure, open the Start menu, click on “Windows Settings” and open the “Devices” preferences from within the Windows Settings folder.

Choose VoxTaker 100 USB device and double click on it to access microphone properties. Then open “Advanced” tab and choose the appropriate format from the drop-down menu.

STORAGE

After use, remove the Voxtaker 100 USB from its pop filter and shock mount, wipe it with a clean cloth and place in the supplied plastic case.

In any case, please be noticed that a condenser microphone is extremely sensitive to moisture. So, if the mic is being used regularly, we strongly suggest you to cover with a protective cloth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Element:

| 34mm pressure gradient capsule
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Polar Pattern:

|

Cardioid

Frequency Response:

| 30Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity:|

-38dB (0dB = 1V/Pa at 1kHz)

Output Impedance:

| 150Ω (at 1kHz)
Load Impedance:|

≥1000Ω

Self-Noise:

| 16dB A-weighted
Max Input SPL:|

130dB (at 1kHz ≤1% T.H.D.)

S/N Ratio:

| 78dB
Phantom Power:|

Not required (supplied by USB port)

Current Consumption:

| 3mA
Mic. Size (WxHxD):|

188 x 50 x 50 mm

Mic. Weight:

| 272 g
Case Size (WxHxD):|

340 x 280 x 90 mm

Case Weight:

|

1.5 kg

FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPH

POLAR PATTERN GRAPH

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

All SOUNDSATION products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty is specific to the date of purchase as shown on your purchase receipt.

The following cases/components are not covered from the above warranty:

• Any accessories supplied with the product
• Improper use
• Fault due to wear and tear
• Any modification of the product effected by the user or a third party

SOUNDSATION shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at SOUNDSATION’s discretion either by repair or by exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of SOUNDSATION.

While under warranty period, defective products may be returned to your local SOUNDSATION dealer together with original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternatively you can send the product to SOUNDSATION SERVICE CENTER – Via Enzo Ferrari , 10 – 62017 Porto Recanati – Italy . In order to send a product to service center you need an RMA number. Shipping charges have to be covered by the owner of the product.

For further information please visit www.soundsationmusic.com

WARNING

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) only

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2202/96/EC) and your national law.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service.

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