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Install & Set Up TANK6 and Accessories

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Written by Lola J. Strain
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Can TANK6 be attached to a boom arm?

The TANK6 one-arm yoke has a standard thread size of 5/8" and 3/8". So, mount the microphone to a scissor arm stand. No adaptor is required; Just screw the microphone in.

If the threading does not fit, it may be due to a tolerance issue. You can get around this by unscrewing or screwing the adaptor to use the TANK6 yoke mount's two-size threading.

How to set TANK6 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. To connect the mic via XLR, you'll need an audio cable and a device that can receive and convert the analog signal, such as a mixer, audio interface, or recorder with XLR input.

How to run an audio test for the TANK6 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.

Getting started with your Tank6 microphone and BS1 mic stand

Set up TANK6 with BS1

  1. Connect the extensible tube and base stand -clockwise, screw the extensible tube into the base stand until they are firmly connected.

  2. Place the screw adapter on the bolt and then rotate and fix it using the mic holder.

  3. Adjust the height of the stand. You can counter-clockwise screw the twist clutch on.

  4. Connect with the microphone-Clockwise screw the microphone into the base stand. The stand height can be adjusted between 7.1 to 10.2 inches(180-260mm).

  5. Clockwise, screw the twist clutch to tighten the stand. Make sure to tighten the twist clutch firmly before you use the mic.

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