AC-410W USER GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the MXL AC-410W USB Wireless Web Conferencing Microphone. With proper care, this microphone will provide many years Thank you for purchasing the MXL AC-410W USB Wireless Web Conferencing Microphone. With proper care, this microphone will provide many years of satisfaction. For best results, please take a few moments to review this literature. of satisfaction. For best results, please take a few moments to review this literature. General Characteristics General Characteristics The AC-410W is a USB wireless boundary microphone (AC-410W-T). It includes a USB receiver (AC-410W-R) that plugs directly into the The AC-410W is a USB wireless boundary microphone (AC-410W-T). It includes a USB receiver (AC-410W-R) that plugs directly into the computer, allowing sound to be transmitted from the microphone to the computer wirelessly. The low latency audio transmission enables natural computer, allowing sound to be transmitted from the microphone to the computer wirelessly. The low latency audio transmission enables natural conversation between parties online and in an of ce or conference room setting. The microphone has a mute button on top that lights up when conversation between parties online and in an of ce or conference room setting. The microphone has a mute button on top that lights up when depressed. The three-position gain switch on the back can be adjusted to increase or decrease the microphones sensitivity. The AC-410W requires depressed. The three-position gain switch on the back can be adjusted to increase or decrease the microphones sensitivity. The AC-410W requires two AA batteries to operate. The red light on top indicates low battery. Typical battery life is 20 hours. two AA batteries to operate. The red light on top indicates low battery. Typical battery life is 20 hours. Note: Rechargeable batteries are recommended. We recommend starting a conference call with freshly charged batteries. The indicator light may not Note: Rechargeable batteries are recommended. We recommend starting a conference call with freshly charged batteries. The indicator light may not be accurate with all batteries as output specs and battery life vary. be accurate with all batteries as output specs and battery life vary. Connection Connection The Pairing buttons on the receiver and the microphone are used to start the pairing procedure. Pairing is needed in order to pair your microphone with The Pairing buttons on the receiver and the microphone are used to start the pairing procedure. Pairing is needed in order to pair your microphone with a replacement receiver or if you have a receiver/microphone that has not been paired before. Only one microphone and one receiver can be paired at a replacement receiver or if you have a receiver/microphone that has not been paired before. Only one microphone and one receiver can be paired at a time. In order to pair an AC-410W Microphone with an AC-410W-R receiver please follow these steps:
a time. In order to pair an AC-410W Microphone with an AC-410W-R receiver please follow these steps:
1. The microphone should be positioned on a table or other surface within 20 feet with a direct line of sight of the receiver. 1. The microphone should be positioned on a table or other surface within 20 feet with a direct line of sight of the receiver. 2. Attach the AC-410W-R to a computer using the included USB cable. 2. Attach the AC-410W-R to a computer using the included USB cable. 3. Install new AA batteries into the bottom of the AC-410W Microphone and slide the switch on the back of the microphone to the on position. 3. Install new AA batteries into the bottom of the AC-410W Microphone and slide the switch on the back of the microphone to the on position. 4. Hold down the pairing button on both the transmitter and the receiver until the LED on each is blinking at a rapid rate (meaning they are blinking 4. Hold down the pairing button on both the transmitter and the receiver until the LED on each is blinking at a rapid rate (meaning they are blinking faster than the normal no-link blinking). faster than the normal no-link blinking). 5. The lights will stop blinking when the transmitter and receiver are paired. 5. The lights will stop blinking when the transmitter and receiver are paired. 6. A few seconds will pass as the devices are being con gured. Then the LEDs will stay on, indicating they are paired and a connection is established. 6. A few seconds will pass as the devices are being con gured. Then the LEDs will stay on, indicating they are paired and a connection is established. 7. Once a transmitter and receiver are paired, they will automatically link if they are both turned on and within operating range and not currently linked 7. Once a transmitter and receiver are paired, they will automatically link if they are both turned on and within operating range and not currently linked with another device. with another device. Status LED Status LED No light No light Rapid blinking Rapid blinking Slow blinking Slow blinking Steady light Steady light Description Description Power off Power off Pairing mode Pairing mode Link-up mode Link-up mode Successfully paired Successfully paired Package includes Package includes AC-410W AC-410W USB receiver USB receiver 6 ft. USB cable 6 ft. USB cable Micro ber cleaning cloth Micro ber cleaning cloth Care Care Wipe the microphone with a dry micro ber Wipe the microphone with a dry micro ber cloth as needed. Keep away from heat or cloth as needed. Keep away from heat or moisture. moisture. Setup for PC Setup for PC The MXL AC-410W needs no special drivers to operate. However, some changes may need to be made in the computers control panel to ensure The MXL AC-410W needs no special drivers to operate. However, some changes may need to be made in the computers control panel to ensure successful operation. successful operation. 1. Go to start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. 1. Go to start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Go to the Recording Tab and select MXL AC-410W. 2. Go to the Recording Tab and select MXL AC-410W. 3. Click Apply. 3. Click Apply. 4. Clicking on the Properties button while the AC-410W icon is highlighted will allow you to adjust the microphone gain further if necessary. 4. Clicking on the Properties button while the AC-410W icon is highlighted will allow you to adjust the microphone gain further if necessary. 5. Close the dialog box. Your MXL AC-410W should be correctly con gured to operate with your computer. 5. Close the dialog box. Your MXL AC-410W should be correctly con gured to operate with your computer. Setup for Apple Setup for Apple 1. After connecting the AC-410W to an unused USB port, go to the Apple Icon System Preferences Sounds Icon. 1. After connecting the AC-410W to an unused USB port, go to the Apple Icon System Preferences Sounds Icon. 2. Click on the Input tab and select the device named MXL AC-410W. You can adjust the microphone volume by moving the Input Volume slider. The 2. Click on the Input tab and select the device named MXL AC-410W. You can adjust the microphone volume by moving the Input Volume slider. The gain of the microphone is very sensitive. For most applications the slider will be set toward the left. gain of the microphone is very sensitive. For most applications the slider will be set toward the left. 3. Your computer is now setup to use the MXL AC-410W USB Wireless Web Conferencing Microphone. Some applications will require additional settings 3. Your computer is now setup to use the MXL AC-410W USB Wireless Web Conferencing Microphone. Some applications will require additional settings to be changed within the program. to be changed within the program. Warranty Warranty MXL Microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Should you MXL Microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Should you encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance. The original dated sales encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will be necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to us without prior authorization from our service receipt will be necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to us without prior authorization from our service department! Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the microphone, and does not cover incidental damages due to department! Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the microphone, and does not cover incidental damages due to use of this unit, nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product. use of this unit, nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CERTIFICATION: THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) CERTIFICATION: THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED IN WRITING BY MARSHALL ELECTRONICS INC. MAY VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED IN WRITING BY MARSHALL ELECTRONICS INC. MAY VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Phone: 310-333-0606 / 800-800-6608 Fax: 310-333-0688 www.mxlmics.com sales@mxlmics.com Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Marshall Electronics Inc may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment.