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Guide to Install & Set Up Tank2

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Written by Lola J. Strain
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Can TANK2 be attached to a boom arm?

The TANK2 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 TANK2 yoke mount's two-size threading.

How to set TANK2 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 TANK2 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:

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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