JLab Talk PRO USB Microphone

Your Guide to Setup and Use

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Setup

Follow these steps to get your JLab Talk PRO microphone connected and ready.

Connect the USB-C cable to the Talk PRO microphone.

Connect the other end to a USB input on your PC or MAC.

Diagram Description: Shows the USB-C end of the cable plugging into the microphone and the USB-A end plugging into a computer's USB port.
Adjust your PC or Mac settings to ensure the connection is recognized.

Diagram Description: Shows a computer screen with a checkmark, implying successful connection or setting adjustment.
Talk PRO Setup with PC / MAC

For PC (Windows 7, 8, or 10):
1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Select the Sound icon within the Control Panel.
3. Go to the Recording tab and select "JLab Talk PRO" as your input device.
4. Go to the Playback tab and select "JLab Talk PRO" as your output device.
For Mac (macOS 10.10 or Higher):
1. Open System Preferences and select the Sound icon.
2. Go to the Input tab and select "JLab Talk PRO".
3. Go to the Output tab and select "JLab Talk PRO".
4. From this screen, set the Output Volume to your desired level.

Controls

Familiarize yourself with the microphone's controls.

Front Panel

Recording Settings: Adjusts recording parameters.
Mute On/Off: ? to silence or unmute the microphone.
Volume / Gain Interface: Controls audio input level.
Pickup Pattern Selector: ?️ to choose recording modes.

Back Panel

Gain Control: ?️ to adjust microphone sensitivity.
Volume Control: ?️ to adjust headphone or speaker output volume.

Underside

3.5mm AUX Output: ? for monitoring audio.
5/8" Thread Mount: ? for attaching to microphone stands.
LED Indicator: Shows microphone status.
USB-C Input: ? for connecting to your computer.

Pickup Patterns

Select the best pattern for your recording environment.

Cardioid

Ideal for single-source recording, capturing audio primarily from the front of the microphone. ➡️

Omni

Captures sound equally from all directions, suitable for group discussions or ambient sound. ?

Stereo

Records audio with distinct left and right channels, creating a wider soundstage. ?

Bidirectional

Captures sound from both the front and the back of the microphone, useful for interviews with two people facing each other. ↔️

In Use

Ensure optimal audio quality with correct microphone placement.

Diagram Description: Illustrates incorrect microphone positioning (too far or at an odd angle) versus correct positioning (close to the speaker's mouth, angled properly).

Talk PRO works with almost all recording software installed on macOS, Windows, or Linux. Check the settings in the software and make desired adjustments.
No extra drivers or software are needed for Talk PRO. Just connect and configure in device settings.
Talk PRO does not work through a power bank or battery pack. It requires a direct USB-A input connection with an operating system.

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