Mackie EM-USB Users Manual
EM-USB
USB Condenser Microphone
OWNER’S MANUAL
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. Be sure to lower the mixer’s channel and master fader when connecting and disconnecting
the microphone.
7. Keep the microphone in the case when not in use.
8. Never attempt to disassemble the microphone.
9. Mackie cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper
use or modifications of the microphone.
0. 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:
. 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.
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.
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
Duration,
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2 00 dB
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
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FEATURES
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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
• Voiced for the studio, built for the road,
priced for your wallet
USB-C CONNECTIVITY
• Onboard USB interface plugs directly into
your computer for fast, easy recording
ONBOARD HEADPHONE MONITORING
• Headphone output with independent volume
control offers a convenient monitoring
solution
ONBOARD GAIN CONTROL AND MUTE
• Optimize the microphone’s output to your
computer and/or DAW
• Mute button allows you to switch off the mic
while still hearing your computer’s output
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
• Built-like-a-tank™ reliability ensure
consistent performance for years to come
YOUR NEW CONTENT CREATION GO-TO
• Engineered for recording music, podcasts,
live streams, and online content creation
CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN
• Rejects peripheral noise to keep your
INTRODUCTION
The Element Series EM-USB
USB Condenser sets the standard in
professional, affordable microphones
for home recording enthusiasts,
live streaming, podcasts, and online
content creation.
Its audio reproduction rivals mics
many times more expensive. Onboard
controls for gain, mute,
and headphone monitoring volume
make it extremely versatile.
Also, the included tripod mount
makes it easy to capture great
recordings anywhere.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC
WINDOWS 7, 8.1, 10
USB 2.0 / 3.0
MAC
MACOS (10.10 OR HIGHER)
USB 2.0 / 3.0
Technical Specifications EM-USB
Element 14 mm high-quality condenser capsule
Polar Pattern Uni-directional
Frequency Response 30 Hz – 18 kHz
Sensitivity –32 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Max Input SPL 130 dB (@ 1 kHz 1% THD)
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Stereo Output Power 400 mW
Size (H × W )
Weight 0.87 lb • 0.39 kg
89 dB (ADC)
93 dB (DAC)
89 dB (ADC)
96 dB (DAC)
7.1" × 1.8"
180 × 46 mm
All specifications subject to change
performance crystal clear
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
UNI-DIRECTIONAL @1 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPH
• Tripod stand
• Mic clip
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FRONT AND BOTTOM PANELS
1. USB-C Port Connect the USB-C
side of the included USB cable
to the microphone and the USB-A
side to the computer’s USB port.
2. Phones Jack
Connect stereo headphones
using an /8" connector.
3. Phones Knob
Controls the headphones level.
4. Gain Knob
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Gain ajusts the mic input sensitivity.
5. Mute Switch
Mutes the mic signal.
6. Power and Mute LED
This LED illuminates green when
connected to a powered computer
and red when the mute switch
is engaged.
GETTING STARTED
. Read and understand the Important
Safety Instructions on page 3.
2. Turn down all knobs.
3. Disengage all switches.
4. Connect the USB-C 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.
The LED located above the mute switch
will illuminate green, confirming success!
5. Connect headphones to the headphone
jack on the bottom of the EM-USB.
6. Computer setup instructions
[plug-and-play, no drivers required!]:
Mac: System Preferences > Sound > Input
(and Output) > EM-USB Microphone
PC: Control Panel > Hardware & Sound >
Manage Audio Devices > Playback (and
Recording) > EM-USB Microphone (make
default).
Make sure the input and output levels
of the computer are un-muted and up.
7. While playing music from your computer,
slowly rotate the phones knob clockwise.
This will confirm that playback goes
through the EM-USB microphone’s
headphone jack.
NOTE: Your ears are important to us!
Be careful of permanent hearing damage.
Lower the volume on your device.
Even intermediate levels may be painfully
loud. Always turn the volume all the way
down before connecting the headphones
or doing anything new that may affect
the headphone volume. Then turn it
up slowly as you listen carefully.
8. Open up your favorite DAW and start
a new session.
9. While speaking into the mic, disengage
the mute switch and slowly rotate
the gain knob clockwise until the input
level meters on the DAW bounce
between green and yellow.
NOTE: The mute switch mutes only
the mic input. Any signal coming IN
from the computer will still be heard
through the headphones regardless
of the state of the mute switch.
0. 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 EM-USB, arm
tracks and the best part... recording!
Have fun!
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
2
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Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
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