How to Setup JBL CSUM10 Microphone on a PC

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will provide you with the basics needed to set up and operate your microphone right out of the box. CSUM10 is a stylish dual capsule condenser microphone with an omnidirectional and cardioid polar pattern. It delivers pristine studio-quality sound for various applications like podcasts, voice-over, VoIP/conferences, vocals, instruments, etc. There are no drivers to be installed for CSUM10.

2. How to Setup

Box Contents of the Device 

• CSUM10 Compact USB Microphone with stand
• USB cable
• Microphone stand adapter

1. After unpacking the CSUM10, rotate the microphone by 180 degrees so that the Microphone Gain Control & Headphone Volume Control are facing you. Tighten the screws on both sides once the microphone is adjusted to your desired angle. Connect CSUM10 to your computer with the supplied USB cable - and the LED on the Mute Button will glow white, indicating the mic is ON. This microphone captures sound from the front and the side, and not from the top. Always use it as shown in the figure below
   

1. Connecting the Microphone
   
   • USB C port: Connect the microphone with the computer using the given USB cable.
   • 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack: Connect a stereo headphone to monitor the microphone & computer playback in real-time.
   

3. Software Setup

Select the device's Operating system to proceed further.

4. Windows

Using CSUM10 with PC (Windows 7, 8.1,10 or higher)

1. Connect to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
   
   
2. Go to the start menu and select the control panel.
   

1. Click on the sound icon from the control panel.
   
   
2. In the recording tab, select JBL Commercial CSUM10.
   
   
3. In the playback tab, select JBL Commercial CSUM10.

5. Microphone Controls

Microphone Controls

1. Microphone gain control: Turn it clockwise to increase the gain (Sensitivity and anticlockwise to decrease the gain.
   
   
2. Headphone volume control: Adjust the headphone output by turning the volume knob.
   
   
3. Mute button with LED indicator: Press to MUTE/UNMUTE the microphone.
   
   
4. White LED: The microphone picks up the sound normally.
   
   
5. Red LED: The microphone is in a mute state.
   
   
6. Pattern selection switch: Press to select between Omnidirectional & Cardioid polar pattern. LED will turn ON for the selected pattern.
   

6. Mac

Using CSUM10 with Mac (Mac OS 10.10 or higher)

1. Connect to your Mac using the supplied USB cable
   
   
2. Open system preferences and select the sound icon
   

1. In the input tab, select JBL Commercial CSUM10
   
   
2. In the output tab, select JBL Commercial CSUM10
   
   
3. Set the output volume to a comfortable level