Creative SA0170

Creative Live! Mic M3 USB Microphone Instruction Manual

Мадэль: SA0170

Уводзіны

Welcome to your Creative Live! Mic M3. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your USB microphone. The Live! Mic M3 is designed for high-quality audio capture with versatile features for various recording needs, including streaming, podcasting, and video conferencing.

Змест пакета

Пераканайцеся, што ўсе прадметы прысутнічаюць у вашай упакоўцы:

  • Creative Live! Mic M3 USB Microphone
  • Detachable Pop Filter
  • Рэгуляваная настольная падстаўка
  • Кабель USB-C да USB-A

Прадукт скончаныview

The Creative Live! Mic M3 is a versatile USB microphone featuring dual 14mm condenser capsules, offering both Cardioid and Omni polar patterns. It includes a dedicated mute button with an LED indicator, real-time mic-monitoring, and supports high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio recording. The microphone comes with a detachable magnetic pop filter and an adjustable table stand for optimal positioning.

Creative Live! Mic M3 USB Microphone with pop filter and stand

Image: Creative Live! Mic M3 USB Microphone with its detachable pop filter and adjustable stand.

Відэа: Чыноўнік скончыўview of the Creative Live! Mic M3 USB Microphone, highlighting its features and use cases.

Настройка

1. Падключэнне мікрафона

  1. Connect the provided USB-C to USB-A cable to the USB-C port at the bottom of the Creative Live! Mic M3.
  2. Plug the USB-A end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer (PC or Mac).
  3. Мікрафон падключаецца па тэхналогіі «падключы і працуй» і павінен аўтаматычна распазнавацца вашай аперацыйнай сістэмай.

2. Assembling the Stand and Pop Filter

  1. Attach the microphone to the adjustable table stand by screwing it onto the 1/4-20 UNC thread.
  2. Position the magnetic pop filter by aligning it with the top of the microphone until it snaps into place. The pop filter helps reduce plosive sounds (e.g., 'p' and 'b' sounds).
Close-up of Creative Live! Mic M3 with detachable pop filter

Выява: Крупны план view of the microphone with its detachable magnetic pop filter attached.

Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

1. Selecting Polar Patterns

The Creative Live! Mic M3 features two polar patterns: Cardioid and Omni. Use the polar pattern control knob on the microphone to switch between them.

  • Кардыёідны ўзор: This is a front-focused mode, ideal for single-person recordings, streaming, or voiceovers. It primarily captures sound directly in front of the microphone, reducing background noise.
  • Omni Pattern: This all-angle mode captures sound equally from all directions. It is suitable for conference calls, multi-person podcasts, or capturing ambient sounds.
Diagram showing dual 14mm condenser capsules and polar pattern selection

Image: Illustration of the dual 14mm condenser capsules and the polar pattern selection knob.

Diagram illustrating Cardioid polar pattern pickup area

Image: Visual representation of the Cardioid pickup pattern, focusing on sound from the front.

Diagram illustrating Omni-directional polar pattern pickup area

Image: Visual representation of the Omni-directional pickup pattern, capturing sound from all directions.

2. Using the Mute Button

The dedicated mute button is located on the front of the microphone. Press it to instantly mute or unmute your audio. An LED indicator accompanies the button:

  • Чырвоны святлодыёд: Мікрафон адключаны.
  • Сіні святлодыёд: Microphone is active and capturing audio.
Creative Live! Mic M3 showing the mute button and LED indicator

Image: The microphone's front panel, highlighting the mute/unmute button and its LED indicator.

3. Маніторынг вашага аўдыё

The Creative Live! Mic M3 features real-time mic-monitoring. To use this function:

  1. Plug your headphones into the 3.5mm port located at the bottom of the microphone.
  2. You will hear your own voice in real-time, allowing you to monitor your audio levels and identify any unwanted noise or issues during recording or streaming.
Person using Creative Live! Mic M3 with headphones for real-time mic-monitoring

Image: A user monitoring their audio in real-time through headphones connected to the Creative Live! Mic M3.

4. Adjusting Microphone Position

The adjustable table stand allows for flexible positioning:

  • The microphone can tilt up to 90 degrees.
  • The stand offers 360-degree rotation.
  • The microphone is also compatible with standard 1/4-20 UNC tripods for alternative mounting options.
Creative Live! Mic M3 showing 90-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation capabilities

Image: The microphone demonstrating its adjustable tilt and rotation features on the table stand.

Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

1. Уборка

  • Працярыце корпус мікрафона мяккай сухой тканінай.
  • Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents, as they may damage the microphone's finish or internal components.
  • The pop filter can be gently wiped with a damp cloth if necessary, ensuring it is completely dry before reattaching.

2. Захоўванне

Store the microphone in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to prevent damage.

Ліквідацыю непаладак

1. Няма гукавога выхаду

  • Пераканайцеся, што USB-кабель надзейна падключаны як да мікрафона, так і да кампутара.
  • Check if the microphone is muted (red LED indicator). Press the mute button to unmute.
  • Verify that the Creative Live! Mic M3 is selected as the input device in your computer's sound settings and in any recording/communication software you are using.
  • Test with a different USB port or computer if possible.

2. Distorted Audio

  • Adjust the microphone gain/volume settings on the microphone itself or in your computer's sound settings to prevent clipping.
  • Ensure you are speaking at an appropriate distance from the microphone (typically 6-12 inches).
  • Confirm the pop filter is correctly attached to reduce plosive sounds.

3. Microphone Not Recognized

  • Адключыце і падключыце USB-кабель.
  • Перазагрузіце кампутар.
  • Check your operating system's device manager (Windows) or System Information (Mac) to see if the device is listed.
  • Пераканайцеся, што ваша аперацыйная сістэма абноўлена.

Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

МаркаТворчы
Назва мадэліSA0170
Тэхналогія падлучэнняUSB
Тып раздыма3.5 mm Jack, USB
АсаблівасцьСтаяць
Сумяшчальныя прыладыНавушнік
КолерЧорны
Уключаныя кампанентыМікрафон
Палярны ўзорCardioid, Omni
Аўдыё Адчувальнасць34 дэцыбел
Формаў-фактар ​​мікрафонаТаблічны масіў
Крыніца харчаванняМікрафон USB
Колькасць каналаў1
АЧХ96000 Гц
Вага прадмета848 грам
Памеры прадмета7.68 х 8.27 х 3.7 цалі
Рэкамендуемае выкарыстаннеVoice Recording, Streaming, Video Conference

Гарантыя і падтрымка

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Creative website or contact Creative customer service. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.