CU-POD2

USB Podcast Microphone and Stand

173.634UK

Introduction

Mini studio condenser microphone for podcasting and vocal recording. Fitted with a back-electret capsule, driven by an onboard preamp with front-mounted volume control. Connection to a PC or Mac computer is via the supplied USB lead and operates as a plug & play USB audio device. The complete assembly is housed in a silver coated die-cast body with a black steel grille for the capsule. Supplied with a collar clamp and mini tripod for convenient, table-top operation.

Features

All metal construction
Supplied with clamp for standard mic stands
Supplied with mini folding tripod stand
Supplied with USB A to B lead

In The Box

CU-POD2 mini USB podcast microphone
Threaded collar clamp
Mini tripod stand
USB A to B lead

Setting Up

Mount the CU-POD2 to the supplied angle-adjustable holder by rotating it onto the Mounting Thread at the base of the microphone, surrounding the USB socket.

This holder clamps onto the supplied mini tripod stand for tabletop use.

Connect the supplied USB lead to the type B Socket at the base of the microphone housing and the other end to an available USB port on a PC or Mac computer.

The computer will recognise the CU-POD2 as a “USB PnP Sound Device” in the sound or audio settings.

When connected, the blue LED at the front of the microphone will light to indicate that power is present (this LED flashes when it is sending digital audio to the computer)

Operation

Selecting the CU-POD2 (“USB PnP Sound Device”) as the input device within the recording or streaming software will set the microphone as the input source.

Turning the front mounted VOLUME control clockwise will increase the output level of the microphone to the computer and turning it down will decrease the level.

The CU-POD2 can be disconnected and re-connected to USB as a hot-swappable device.

Disconnect from USB after use to preserve the computer battery or power supply.

Specification

Specification	Value
Capsule	16mmØ back electret
Polar pattern	Cardioid
Connection	USB type B (power & digital audio)
Lead length	1.5m
Frequency response	20Hz - 20kHz
Sampling format	16-bit
Sample rate	44.1kHz or 48kHz
Controls	Volume rotary
S/N ratio	78dB
Sensitivity	-34dB (±2dB)
Dimensions	137 x 48 x 44mm (microphone only)
Weight	148g (microphone only)

Precautions

Disposal : The "Crossed Wheelie Bin" symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.