Insignia NS-PAUBMD8 Quick setup guide

Brand: Insignia

Model: NS-PAUBMD8

Type: Quick setup guide

Insignia NS-PAUBMD8 USB Professional Microphone allows you to make recordings with ease. It offers various recording patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as podcasting, livestreaming, gaming, voiceovers, and more. The microphone features adjustable headphone and microphone volume controls for optimal monitoring and recording levels. It includes a pop filter to minimize unwanted noises and a desk stand for easy positioning.

FEATURES

Front and bottom:

Back:

SETTING UP YOUR MICROPHONE

Connecting to your computer

• Connect the USB cable (included) from your microphone to your

computer. For the best performance, do not connect it to a USB hub.

Windows:

1 Open the Control Panel.

2 In the upper-right corner, change “View by” to Small icons.

3 Click Sound, then click Recordings.

4 Select NS-PAUBMD8, then click Set Default. Make sure that there is a

green check mark next to NS-PAUBMD8.

5 Click Congure.

6 Click Set up Microphone, then follow the on-screen instructions.

7 (Optional) To adjust the computer’s microphone volume, click

Properties.

8 When nished, close the Control Panel.

Mac:

1 Open the Finder, then select Applications.

2 Open System Preferences, then click Sound.

3 Select the Input tab, then select NS-PAUBMD8. Make sure that the

mute button isn’t selected.

4 Select the Output tab, then select NS-PAUBMD8. Make sure that the

mute button isn’t selected.

5 When nished, close System Preferences.

Adjusting your microphone’s angle

• Loosen the adjustment knobs to move the microphone to the position

you want, then retighten the knobs to secure.

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Microphone

• Desk stand

• Pop lter

• USB cable

• Quick Setup Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10®, Windows 8®, Windows 7®, or

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher

Final at size: 12.38 in x 7 in (314.33 x 177.8 mm)

Final fold size: 4.13 x 7 in. (104.77 x 177.8 mm)

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

USB Professional

Microphone

NSPAUBMD8

Headphone volume: Adjusts headphone volume.

Microphone volume: Adjusts microphone input level (gain). Lowest

position mutes.

LED: Lights up when connected to power.

Micro USB port: Connect your USB cable (included) from this port to your

computer.

Mounting hole: Remove the desktop stand to screw onto any 1/4”

threaded stand.

Headphone jack: Connect 3.5 mm headphones to monitor your recording

in real time. Listen to audio playback from your computer.

Microphone: Captures your audio.

Stereo recording button: Press to record in stereo sound. Overrides

the polar pattern knob.

Polar pattern knob: Rotate to select a recording pattern.

• Omni-directional

• Uni-directional (cardiod)

• Bi-directional

Adjustment knobs: Adjust your microphone’s tilt angle.

Desk stand: Holds your microphone.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency: 20Hz – 20KHz

• Sampling rate: 48KHz / 16bit

• S/N ratio: 121db

• Max SPL: 118dB

• Recording patterns: 4 pickup modes: Cardioid (directional),

Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, and Stereo recording

• Mic gain (volume) control: Yes

• Headphone output jack: Yes

• Headphone volume control: Yes

• Connection type: USB

• Cable Length: 1.5m

• Stand mount ready: Threaded for 1/4"

LEGAL NOTICES

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Canada ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For complete warranty, visit www.insigniaproducts.com.

CONTACT INSIGNIA

1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico)

www.insigniaproducts.com

INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its aliated companies

Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC

7601 Penn Ave South, Richeld, MN 55423 U.S.A.

Made in China

V2 ENGLISH 17-0495

Attaching your pop lter

• Slide the pop lter over your microphone until it is secure at the base

of the microphone.

Attaching to a microphone stand

• Unscrew the desk stand’s adjustment knobs to remove the

microphone, then screw the microphone onto a stand that has a 1/4”

threaded adapter.

USING YOUR MICROPHONE

Adjusting the volume

Selecting a recording pattern

Raise or lower the headphone volume slider to

adjust your headphone volume.

Raise or lower the microphone volume slider to

adjust your recording volume. The lowest position

mutes your microphone.

Press the stereo recording button to record in stereo

sound. This overrides the polar pattern knob.

Turn the polar pattern knob to select a bidirectional,

omnidirectional, or cardioid recording pattern.

Make sure that the stereo recording button is not

turned on.

RECORDING PATTERN

Cardioid

Captures primary audio

from the front of the mic.

Stereo

Captures left and right

stereo audio from the front

of the mic.

Bidirectional

Captures primary audio

from the front and back of

the mic.

Omnidirectional

Captures audio equally

around the mic.

USE

Single instrument

& voice

Podcasting &

livestreaming

Gaming

voiceover

Vocal &

instrument duets

Interviews

Orchestras

Conference calls

Vocal ensemble & choir

Instrument

groups

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Insignia NS-PAUBMD8 Quick setup guide

Insignia NS-PAUBMD8 Quick setup guide

Insignia NS-PAUBMD8 Quick setup guide

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