2-Directional Boundary Microphone

FR-1000

USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this 2-Directional Boundary Microphone. Please make sure to read this User
Manual before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION

Misuse of the product may cause injury to the user or cause property damage.

● Do not swing the microphone by pulling the cables of the microphone. Otherwise, the cables may
break and cause accident.
● Do not disassemble or alter the unit.
● Do not drop or give a strong force to the microphone or the unit base while connected.
Doing so may cause damage to the USB terminal or the unit base.
● Dropping this product may cause injury or unit failure. Place the product in a stable location.

Features● A compact desktop microphone featuring 2-Directional sound collection, enabled by thesoftware technology developed by NTT Computer and Data Science Laboratories.
● By switching the directionality, it is possible to collect voice according to various situations.
● High-performance noise-cancelling ability.
● The collected sound sources can be transmitted to an external device, eg. a recording system,computer, and tablet*1, via a USB cable or an analog cable (stereo mini plug cable).
*1: This product does not come with any eternal devices. Please refer to the specifications ofeach applicable external device.
● As the power is supplied via USB bus power, a personal computer can supply power to theproduct as well.

4th Edition Jan. 2023

Part Names● Microphone

Red LED (power check)
Flashes when power is supplied.

DIP Switches
Switch functionsof the product.

micro USB Jack

Stereo JackFor φ3.5 Stereo Mini Plug

Mute Button
When pressedand held, blue
LEDs flash,enabling the mutefunction.

Blue LED
Illuminates or flashes
when sound is
detected or settings
are changed.

● φ3.5 Stereo Mini Plug Cable● USB (A-micro B) Cable

Technical Data
Model: FR-1000● Directionality Characteristic: 2-directional (stereo)● Frequency Characteristic: 60 to 7,000Hz● Current Consumption: 150mA● Power: USB bus power (DC5V)● External Dimensions: H14.5 mm × φ64.7 mm● Weight: Approximately 61 g (excluding cables)● Supported OS: Potentially any OS that supports USB Audio Class 1.0 (tested on Windows 10).
● Accessories: a φ3.5 Stereo Mini Plug cable (approx. 1m) anda USB (A-micro B) cable (approx. 1 m)

(Specifications may be changed without notice for improvement.)

Mode Switching
The DIP switches on the backside of the unit let you set functions and switch between modes.
.
1Function

2345678

Sets direction.

Sets width of
direction

Sets the blue
LEDs

Sets soundprocessing

Sets analog
output

Sets USB
output

Sets mutefunction

EnabledMic output

Loud volume

Enabled*See table below.

Enabled (LEDs
Narrow width where sound isof Directivity
detected
illuminate.)
Broad width
Disabledof Directivity

Disabled

Line output

Small volume

Disabled

1 2 3 46 7 8ONOFF★Functional Details of DIP Switch Positions 1 and 2Mode12A

ONONB

ONOFFCOFFONDOFFOFF

Directionality

180 degrees: Collects sound from two directions(±90 degrees).
90 degrees: Collects sound from two directions(±45 degrees).
270 degrees: Collects sound from two directions(±135 degrees).
Single direction: Collects sound from a single
direction (+90 degrees). (The same content is sent
to both the right and left channels.)

5ON
OFF

Setting the Directionality
Directionality may be switched between the following four modes.
(A) 180-degree mode: Collects sound from two directions (±90 degrees).
(B) 90-degree mode: Collects sound from two directions (±45 degrees).
(C) 270-degree mode: Collects sound from two directions (±135 degrees).
(D) Single direction mode: Collects sound from a single direction (+90 degrees). (The same content
is sent to both the right and left channels.)
Collects sound from+90 degree direction

Collects sound from-90 degree direction

-135°

+135°

Collects sound from+45 degree direction+135°

Collects sound from-45 degree direction
-135°

-90°

+90°

～～～～～～

-90°

+90°

-45°

+45°
0°
USB Jack-45°+45°0°

USB Jack(A) 180-Degree Mode(B) 90-Degree ModeCollects sound from+90 degree direction

Collects sound from+135 degree direction

Collects sound from-135 degree direction

-135°

+135°
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-135°

+135°
-90°

-90°

+90°

+90°
-45°

+45°
0°
USB Jack-45°+45°0°USB Jack(C) 270-Degree Mode(D) Single Direction Mode

Setting the Width of Directivity
The width of the direction can be set and switched between the following eight modes.
(ⅰ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 180-degree Direction(ⅱ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 180-degree Direction(ⅲ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 90-degree Direction(ⅳ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 90-degree Direction(ⅴ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 270-degree Direction(ⅵ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 270-degree Direction(ⅶ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ Single Direction(ⅷ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ Single Direction(ⅰ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 180degree Direction(ⅱ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 180-degreeDirection

(ⅲ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 90degree Direction(ⅳ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 90-degreeDirection(ⅴ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆ 270degree Direction(ⅵ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ 270-degree
Direction(ⅶ)Narrow width of Directivity ＆Single Direction(ⅷ)Broad width of Directivity ＆ SingleDirection

Setting the Blue LEDs
Enabling this setting allows LEDs to illuminate when a sound is detected, and to flash to indicate amode change while the DIP is switched.
LED illuminates when sound is detected
When the unit detects a sound, the LED located in the direction of the sound source illuminates.

Mode Indication

The following table shows the illumination/flashing patterns of the blue LEDs.

180 Degrees⑤φ3.5 Stereo
Mini Jack-90 °⑥③0°
Position②270 Degrees

Single Direction

Narrow Broad- Narrow- Broad- Narrow- Broad- Narrow-width
width
width
width
width
width
width

①

④90 Degrees

1&4
When DIP
flash
Switched
quickly

1&4
flash
slowly2&3
flash
quickly

2&3
flash
slowly5&6
flash
quickly

Broadwidth

5&6
1
1 flashes
flash
flashes
quicklyslowlyslowlyNormalOff. Or illuminates when sound is detected (for enabled direction only)

Mute On

All LEDs flash.

ErrorNo. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4, and 6 LEDs flash alternately.

USB JackSetting Sound Processing
This setting switches between enabling and disabling the sound processing function.
Enabled: Directionality and noise cancelling functions are enabled.
Disabled: Directionality and noise cancelling functions are disabled, and you can use the microphone as anormal microphone(MONO) to collect sound from all directions.

Setting Analog Output
This setting switches the unit to the analog output mode.
Mic output: Use this to connect to the mic input.
Line output: Use this to connect to the line input.

Setting USB Output
This setting adjusts the volume of USB output.
Choose the appropriate volume that corresponds to the setting of the connected device.

Setting the Mute Function
This setting switches between enabling and disabling the mute function.
Enabled: The mute function is on.
Disabled: The mute function is off.

How to Connect
This product can be connected via a USB cable or a stereo mini plug cable. Check the specification of themic input of the device to which the product is connected.

Using a USB Cable(1) Place the unit on a horizontal surface that is not subject to vibration and make sure there is no barrier
between the microphone and the source of voice.
(2) Insert the USB plug into the USB port of the applicable device.
Note: Read the user manual for the device
to which this product is connected.

PCTo a USB input thatsupports USB bus power
USB cable

Using a Stereo Cable(1) Place the unit on a horizontal surface that is not subject to vibration and make sure there is no barrier
between the microphone and the source of voice.
(2) Insert the stereo plug into the mic input / line input of the applicable device.
(3) Connect the USB cable to device that can supply power. Use a power adapter (notincluded) to connect to a wall electrical outlet.

USB cable
Note: Read the user manual for the device
to which this product is connected.

Stereo cablePC
To a stereo mic input.
Note: Plug-in power is not supported.

Verification of Connection
Verifying Computer Settings (Windows 10)
Follow the steps below to verify the computer settings. The normal Windows 10 screen is used here.
The screen display may differ depending on your operating system.
(1) Click <Start> and then <Settings>.
(2) Click <System>.
(3) Click <Sound>.
(4) Verify that Echo-Cancelling Speakerphone is selected as input device.

Note: If the microphone is not recognized, please disconnect the microphone and re-connect it.

Recommended setup position
Range of sound collection in the vertical direction
Elevation angle between speaker’s mouth and FR-1000 is less than
thirty-degree. Make sure that the speaker's mouth remains within thesound collection range.

＋30-degreee.g. Installation in a straight line
For installation in a straight line, refer to the diagram below for optimal performances.

Approximately 30 cm
between speaker’s mouthand FR-1000 center+90-degree+90-degree

Approximately 30 cm
between speaker’s mouthand FR-1000 centere.g. Diagonal installation.
For installation in a diagonal line, refer to the diagram below for optimal performances.

Approximately 30 cm

Approximately 45 cm
between speaker’s mouthand FR-1000 center+45-degree+45-degree

Approximately 30 cm

Approximately30 cm.

Approximately 45 cm
between speaker’s mouthand FR-1000 centerPrecautions for Use
CautionMisuse may result in malfunction.

● Before use, ensure to read the user manuals for the devices to which this product is connected.
● We are not responsible whatsoever should any data in your computer be lost while this productis connected to it.
● Do not give the product a strong shock.
● Do not expose this product to direct sunlight, or place it near a heating device, or in a hot, humid,or dusty location. Do not expose this product to water.
● This product may discolor due to friction after a long period of use.
● To connect/disconnect the cables, insert/pull it out by inserting/pulling the plug, not the cables.
Otherwise the cables may break and cause accident.
● Do not place any object on the microphone.
● Do not place anything that blocks or reflects the sound within 1 m of the product.

Notes on export control
Caution● When re-exporting a product, the customer or end-user must follow the necessary procedures
stipulated in the export-related laws of the country to which the customer or end-consumer belongs.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
FCC Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Class B Statement
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 canradiate 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 thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand 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 isconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Certifications

After-Sales Service
Should a failure occur while the use is using the product in accordance with the User Manual and clauses
regarding connection and precautions, we will provide a free repair based on the terms and conditions of
the warranty.
Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product for questions regarding the product orconsultation regarding a failure and repair.

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