Boya By-gm18cu Desktop Gooseneck Condenser Microphone User Manual

BOYA BY-GM18CU Desktop Gooseneck Condenser Microphone User Manual

Introduction

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BOYA BY-GMI80.1 is a cardioid gooseneck condenser microphone. It’s an ideal choice for lectures, conferences, and meetings. With the excellent cardioid polar pattern, the BY-GM18CU can clearly capture the voice in front of the mic, designed to provide clear and intelligible speech reproduction for lectures, video conferences, meetings, and more.

The BY-GM18CU’s shaft features upper and lower gooseneck sections that enable you to precisely position the capsule in front of the speaker for optimal sound. Talk/ Mute status is clearly indicated by the LED indicator on the mic base and capsule. Featuring capabilities of mute and real-time audio monitoring, the BY-GM18CU can plug and play, not requiring batteries.

Safety Instructions

• Please read this user manual carefully and completely before using the product and keep it for future reference.
• Warning: improper installation could irreparably damage the unit.
• Place the unit in a location protected from weather and far from water and moisture.
• Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics.
• Don’t place this unit close to heat sources (radiators, spotlights, etc.)

Product Structure

1. Cardioid microphone capsule
2. 18″ dual-section gooseneck
3. XLR male connector
4. XLR female connector
5. PUSH button
6. Talk/ Mute button Press the button to mute/ activate the microphone.
7. LED Indicator
   Mode
   Mute OFF
   Mute ON
   Indicator status
   Static Orange
   Light off
8. Type-C audio output
9. 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect headphones for audio monitoring.
10. Foam windscreen

Operation Guide

1. Insert the gooseneck connector into the XLR connector on the surface of the microphone base as shown.
   
   NOTE: Please press the PUSH button to remove.
2. Connect the microphone to your computer with the included USB-A to Type-C cable. Mic is activated, and the indicators light on (default state).
   
3. Press the”“button to mute the microphone, and the indicators will turn off. Press the”“button again to activate the microphone, and the indicators will turn orange.
   
4. Connect headphones for audio monitoring
   
5. You are ready to record.

Procedure Setup

Set up for Mac

1. Connect the BY-GM18CU to your computer with the included USB-A to Type-C cable.
2. Open System Preferences and select the Sound icon.
3. Select “BY-GM18CU” under the “Input” tab.
   
4. Select “BY-GM18CU” under the”Output”tab.
   

Set up for Windows

1. Connect the BY-GM18CU to your computer with the included USB-A to Type-C cable.
2. Go to the Control Panel—>Hardware and Sound-Manage audio devices.
3. Select “BY-GM18CU” as the default device under the “Playback”tab.
   
4. Select “BY-GM18CU” as the default device under the “Recordingirtab.
   

Packing Contents

• Microphone Base
• 18″ Gooseneck Microphone
• Foam Windscreen
• 6.6′(2 m) USB-A to Type-C Cable
• User Manual
• Warranty Card

Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 45Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity: -36d6t2dB (0c113=1V/Pa @ 1kHz)
Sampling Rates: 48kHz
Bitrate: 24bit

Polar Pattern

Frequency Response

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