audio-technica X-AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: Audio-Technica

Table of Contents

Included accessories
How to use the stand
Making connections
Part names and functions
Safety precautions
Cautions for the product
For customers in the USA
Notes on use
About User Manual
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X-AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
User Guide

Included accessories

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How to use the stand

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Making connections

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Part names and functions

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Microphone
Mute indicator lamp
Mix control dial
Touch sensor for mute
Headphone level control dial
USB terminal (USB Type-C)
3/8” Stand mounting screw hole
Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-jack)

Using the dial
Mix control dial

The product allows you to monitor your own voice from the product while listening to a sound source from your computer.
Turn the Mix Control dial towards computer to hear more pre-recorded audio; turn the dial towards microphone to hear more of your voice.

Headphone level control dial

The Headphone Level Control dial adjusts the volume of the headphone output; it does not adjust the microphone level.The sound input level of the microphone can be adjusted in the PC settings.

How to use the touch sensor
Touch sensor for mute
Each time you touch the touch sensor, mute is switched ON (red)/OFF (blue).

About the mute indicator lamp
If the mute indicator lamp flashes, the sample rate settings for “Play” and “Record” on Windows PC or “Output” and “Input” on Mac are different. Please change the sample rate settings. For details, refer to the user manual.

Warranty (Please be sure to read the notes below.)
For USA Only
End-User LIMITED WARRANTY information for the USA is available at www.audio- technica.com/usawarranties. You may also contact Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. to request a written copy of the Limited Warranty at 1-330-686-2600 or via mail at 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
USB Type-C™ is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, read through the user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Safety precautions

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.

Cautions for the product

Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.

For customers in the USA

FCC Notice
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contact:
Responsible Company: Audio-Technica U.S., Inc.
Address: 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224, USA
Tel: 330-686-2600

For customers in Canada
ISED statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Notes on use

Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear.
Use the included USB cable for connection.
Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the USB cable. The USB cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the USB cable itself.
When using the USB cable, be careful not to twist it to prevent damage to the USB cable.
Do not wind the USB cable at the base of the plug to prevent a disconnection.
Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable.
When plugging the USB cable into the microphone and the connected device, check that the connector is facing in the correct direction before inserting it straight. Inserting the plug diagonally may cause a malfunction.
When not in use, disconnect the USB cable from the product.
Make sure that no foreign matter enters inside the mesh part of the product. Performance may be degraded.
Depending on the surface treatment of the table on which the product is installed, the desk stand may leave marks on the table.
For important recordings, perform a trial recording beforehand to make sure that the sound is recorded correctly.
Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
Operation cannot be guaranteed in a home-built computer, personal OS upgrade, or multi-boot environment.
Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss or damage to software or data connected to the product.