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How to Install & Set Up Tank3?

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Written by Lola J. Strain
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Can TANK3 be attached to a boom arm?

The thread size is standard 5/8" and 3/8" for the Tank3 one-arm yoke. So attach the mic to a scissor arm stand. No adapter is needed; just screw the mic in.

If you find the threading doesn't fit, it could be a tolerance issue. But you can get around it by unscrewing or screwing the adapter to utilize the two-size threading of the Tank3 yoke mount.

How to set TANK3 up through the USB or XLR ports?

The package comes with a type-C (microphone end) to type-A (computer end) audio cable. For a USB connection, you just need to take one end of the cable to the microphone, and the other end to your PC, laptop, Mac, or PlayStation console, or even mobiles through a USB adapter.

XLR cable is not included, either of the audio interfaces. Thus, in order to hook up the mic through XLR, you need an audio cable, as well as the device to receive and convert the analog signal, such as a mixer, an audio interface, or a recorder with XLR input.

How to Run an Audio Test for the TANK3 on Windows and Mac?

Windows:

You have to go to the audio settings of the computer system to check if the "FIFINE Microphone" driver is successfully installed, if the level is turned up to a proper point, and if the meter moves when you talk to the mic.

Take a brief look and follow the video below:

  1. After connecting the mic with your PC, open the "Sound Settings".

  2. Choose the "FIFINE Microphone“ as the input device.

  3. Go to "Sound Control Panel", choose "Recording", and pick "FIFINE Microphone" as the default.

Mac

You have to go to the audio settings of the computer system to check if the "FIFINE Microphone" driver is successfully installed, if the level is turned up to a proper point, and if the meter moves when you talk to the mic.

  1. Right-click the Apple Logo icon at the top left of the screen and open "System Preferences".

  2. Click “Sound”, choose “FIFINE Microphone” as “Input” device.

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