Mackie EM-91CU Users Manual
EM-91CU
USB Condenser Microphone
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.mackie.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
2. Do not expose the microphone to extreme cold or heat.
3. Do not expose the microphone to rain, use it in water, or in damp or wet conditions.
4. Do not expose the microphone to any excessive dust and other foreign particles.
5. Keep the microphone clean by washing outside with a dry cloth.
6. Keep the microphone in the case when not in use.
7. Never attempt to disassemble the microphone.
8. Mackie cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper use or modifications of the microphone.
9. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to
noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some
hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of
time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level
exposures shown in the chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in
excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss:
0. This device complies with part 5 of the FCC rules for the U.S. and
the ICES-003 for Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: () this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with your household waste, according to the WEEE directive (202/9/EU) and your national
law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). 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,
or your household waste disposal service.
Duration,
per day in hours
8 90 dB
6 92 dB
4 95 dB
3 97 dB
2 00 dB
.5 02 dB
05 dB
0.5 0 dB
0.25 or less 5 dB
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Audio, LLC. (“LOUD”)
and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized
reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser
of the product (hereinafer, “Customer,” “you” or “your ”).
For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com to find
contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage
provided by the distributor in your local market.
LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails
to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will
at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided
that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company
at: www.mackie.com or by calling LOUD technical support at .800.898.32 (toll-free in the U.S.
and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays.
Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need
it to obtain any warranty service.
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product,
please visit www.mackie.com.
The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located
at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements
between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification
or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written
instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
FEATURES
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EFFORTLESS SETUP, INCREDIBLE SOUND
• Great for content creation, live streaming,
online meetings, and more
• Plug and play design, no drivers or sofware needed
• Standard USB connection
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT
• Low-noise circuitry
• Studio-grade components
• Built-Like-a-Tank™ construction for years of reliability
CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN
INTRODUCTION
The EleMent Series EM-9CU USB Condenser Microphone
delivers immaculate sound reproduction and worry-free
reliability every time.
Whether you’re needing to have a remote meeting, record
your latest video, or track dialogue, the EM-9CU delivers
with easy plug and play setup.
Get recording fast with included Pro Tools® | First
and Waveform™ professional sofware.
With incredible sound and built-like-a-tank construction,
the EM-9CU USB Condenser Microphone is ready to take
your sound to the next level.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC
WINDOWS XP PRO, XP HOME, VISTA, 7, 8, 10
USB 1.1 / 2.0 (64 MB RAM MINIMUM)
MAC
MAC OSX (10.1.11 OR HIGHER)
USB 1.1 / 2.0 (64 MB RAM MINIMUM)
• Rejects peripheral noise to keep your recordings
and streams crystal clear
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
• Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional
sofware and plugin packages included
• The Musician Collection for ProTools | First includes 23
plugins like BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ,
and 304C Compressor
• The DAW Essentials™ Bundle for Waveform
OEM includes 6 powerful plugins like Equaliser,
Compressor, Reverber8, and Limiter
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BIT DEPTH / SAMPLE RATE: 16-BIT / 48KHZ
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• Shock mount
• USB type B cable
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPHSUPER-DIRECTIONAL @1 kHz
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1. USB-B Port Connect
the USB-B side of
the included USB cable
to the microphone and
the USB-A side to the
computer’s USB port.
GETTING STARTED
. Read and understand the Important
Safety Instructions on page 4.
2. Connect the USB-B side of the included
USB cable to the microphone and the
USB-A side to the computer’s USB port.
NOTE: Do not use a USB hub, keyboard’s
USB port, etc. Plug directly into an open
USB port on the computer.
3. Computer setup instructions
[plug-and-play, no drivers required!]:
Mac: System Preferences > Sound >
Input (and Output) > USB Microphone
PC: Control Panel > Hardware and Sound
> Sound > Playback (and Recording) >
USB Microphone (make default).
Make sure the input and output levels
of the computer are un-muted and up.
4. Open up your favorite DAW and start
a new session.
5. While most DAWs work (relatively)
the same, the path to recording may
be different. As such, refer to your DAW’s
manual on how to open new sessions,
create tracks, select the USB microphone,
arm tracks and the best part... recording!
Have fun!
Technical Specifications EM-91CU
Element Black Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Uni-directional
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 17 kHz
Sensitivity –34 dB ±2 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Load Impedance ≥1000 Ω
Output Impedance 100 Ω ±30% (@ 1 kHz)
Max SPL 132 dB (@1 kHz ≤ 1% THD)
Equivalent Noise Level 16 dB A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 dB
Sample Rate 16-Bit / 48 kHz
Size (H × W )
Weight 0.46 lb • 0.21 kg
6.3" × 1.7"
160 × 44 mm
All specifications subject to change
NEED HELP WITH THE MICROPHONE?
• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find:
FAQs, manuals, and addendums.
• Telephone -800-898-32 to speak with one of our splendid
technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal
business hours, Pacific Time).
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