NTUSB+ - Microphone Røde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NTUSB+ Røde

professional-grade USB microphone with next-generation features for recording exceptional audio directly

mobile device. Discover everything you need

know about using your NTUSB here. Contents Features NT-USB+

Microphone) 4 Mounting Thread 5 USBC Connector 6 Detachable Pop Filter 7 Monitor Mix Control 8 Headphone Level Control 9 3.5mm Headphone Output 10 Ring Mount 11 Desk Stand Getting Set Up The NTUSB comes with

desk stand and pop filter

and running without the need for any other equipment. Attaching

the Ring Mount and Pop Filter Simply screw the threaded base

the NTUSB into the ‘ring’

the ring mount clockwise

install the pop filter,

sit between the microphone and the ring mount before attaching. You can use the knurled ring

into the right position and facing the right direction

make sure the gold dot

aimed towards you. Note: Use the pop filter when recording speech

plosives (sudden bursts

mouthing certain words and sounds, such

the Desk Stand and Other Mounts With the NTUSB

its ring mount, you can then screw the desk stand into the ring mount’s gold thread. You can attach the microphone

other tripods and studio arms (like the Tripod

and PSA1. Inside the ring mount

5/8” thread adaptor, which can

the included cable into the USBC port

the microphone, and the other end into your computer.

your computer only has USBA ports, you will need

USBA cable like the RØDE SC18. The

USB runs off USB power provided

your computer. When connected, the status LED will turn blue, indicating that the microphone

switched on. The NTUSB

your computer should automatically recognise

your computer's audio preferences

settings and select ‘NTUSB’ for both your audio input and output device. This means all computer audio will

the microphone’s headphone output, and the microphone will replace your computer’s internal microphone

the audio input. Note: When using the NTUSB with recording software

communications app, check that

your input and output device

USBC port (including most Android devices and some iOS devices, like the iPad Pro), use the included cable

plug the microphone directly into it.

Lightning port, you will need

Lightning Accessory Cable like the SC19 instead. Note: When plugged into your device, the NTUSB will automatically

both its microphone input and headphone output. Make sure the volume

and use the headphone level control

set the output level. The microphone input level can usually

video app you are using, such

RØDE Reporter. NT-USB+

https://rode.com/en/user-guides/nt-usb-plus 5/10 Using the Headphone Output The NTUSB features

3.5mm headphone output for monitoring your audio while you’re recording

streaming, listening back

other audio playing from your device. There are two different controls for the headphone output:

the headphones you have plugged into the NTUSB, including audio coming from your computer

the microphone itself. Monitor Mix Control (Top) The top control adjusts how much

your direct microphone signal

your headphones. With this control fully counterclockwise, you won’t hear any direct microphone audio but will still hear audio coming from your device. The direct microphone signal doesn’t have any delay

‘latency’) that can occur when then audio

the computer and back

the headphone output. Note: While recording

recommend turning this control fully clockwise and disabling any software monitoring

streaming software. This will ensure you won’t hear

distracting echo created

the direct monitoring signal and the delayed signal from your computer

the same time. NT-USB+

https://rode.com/en/user-guides/nt-usb-plus 6/10 Using with RØDE Connect Download and install RØDE Connect

access extra features for your microphone, including advanced audio processing and the ability

computer simultaneously.

your computer and open RØDE Connect

Click and drag the NTUSB from the ‘Available Microphones’ section

the four microphone spaces and click ‘Next’

Configure your virtual channels (if required)

their desired spaces and click ‘Next’

exit the setup assistant (you can access the assistant again whenever you want

selecting the three-dot icon next

Click the channel number for the NTUSB (e.g. the ‘1’ with the pink coloured tag)

view its configuration settings

Here, you can adjust the input gain, engage the noise gate, compressor and high-pass filter (either

150Hz), and enable the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom processors Check out the RØDE Connect user guide for more details

use the software for recording podcasts and streaming. RØDE Connect will automatically update your NTUSB firmware when you run the software with the microphone connected and

disabled and automatically set

the fully clockwise position. This means you’ll hear your microphone audio

latency (see 'Monitor Mix Control' section for more information). Download RØDE Connect Using with RØDE Central RØDE Central

RØDE products, available for both desktop and mobile. You can use RØDE Central and RØDE Central Mobile

update your NTUSB firmware

activate the advanced audio processing, including the noise gate, compressor, high-pass filter (either

150Hz), and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom processors. When the processing settings are enabled via RØDE Central, these settings persist

the NTUSB, meaning you can close the app and use the microphone with your DAW

other recording applications with these effects enabled. Download RØDE Central NT-USB+

mobile recording app for iOS and Android that also acts

Configure, you can adjust

NTUSB processing settings, including the input gain, high-pass filter, compressor, noise gate, and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom processors. Just like with RØDE Central, tapping ‘Save

Microphone’ will store these settings

the NTUSB, even after it’s been unplugged. RØDE Reporter can also

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