JLab Talk PRO USB Microphone Setup and Controls Guide

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Setup

Connecting the JLab Talk PRO USB Microphone

Connect the USB-C cable to the Talk PRO microphone.
Connect the USB-C cable to a USB-A port on your PC or Mac.

Diagram Description: The JLab Talk PRO microphone is shown with a USB-C cable plugged into its port. The other end of the USB-C cable is shown connecting to a USB-A port on a computer (PC or Mac).

Check your PC or Mac's settings to ensure the connection is established.

Diagram Description: A computer screen displays audio settings. A green checkmark icon (✔️) indicates that the JLab Talk PRO microphone is correctly recognized and connected.

Configure Talk PRO with PC / MAC

Configure Talk PRO with PC (Windows 7, 8, or 10)

From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In the Control Panel, select the Sound icon.
Select the Recording tab and then select JLab Talk PRO.
Select the Playback tab and then select JLab Talk PRO.

Configure Talk PRO with MAC (macOS 10.10 or Higher)

Open System Preferences and select the Sound icon.
Select the Input tab and select JLab Talk PRO.
Select the Output tab and select JLab Talk PRO.
From this screen, adjust the output volume to your desired level.

Controls

Front Controls

Diagram Description: The front of the JLab Talk PRO microphone is depicted. It features controls for: Recording Gain Adjustment, Mute On/Off, Volume/Gain Interface, and Record Toggle.

Back Controls

Diagram Description: The back of the JLab Talk PRO microphone is shown with controls for Gain Control and Volume Control.

Base Controls

Diagram Description: The base of the JLab Talk PRO microphone includes a 5/8" mounting thread for stands, an LED indicator light, a 3.5mm auxiliary output port for headphones, and the USB-C input port.

Polar Patterns

The JLab Talk PRO offers multiple polar patterns for different recording scenarios:

Cardioid: Captures sound primarily from the front of the microphone.
Omni: Captures sound equally from all directions around the microphone.
Stereo: Captures sound for distinct left and right channels.
Bidirectional: Captures sound from both the front and back of the microphone.

Usage

Microphone Positioning

For optimal audio quality, position the microphone correctly:

Incorrect Position: Microphone is too far from the sound source (e.g., mouth).

❌ Incorrect Position

Correct Position: Microphone is close to the sound source.

✔️ Correct Position

Notes

Talk PRO functions with most recording software on macOS, Windows, or Linux. Verify your software's settings and adjust as needed.
No additional drivers or software are required for Talk PRO. Simply connect and configure device settings.
Talk PRO does not operate with an external battery pack. It requires a USB-A input from an operating system.

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