TASER Axon Mic User Manual Model AX1004 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions. Save these instructions. The most up-to-date warnings and instructions are available at www.TASER.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4 What Is the Axon Mic? ..................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety and Health Information ................................................................................... 4 Additional Reading ..............................................................
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 19 Customer Service.......................................................................................................................... 19 Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................. 19 Warnings .............................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction What Is the Axon Mic? The Axon Mic is an audio recording device. This microphone is designed for use in tough environmental conditions encountered in law enforcement, corrections, military, and security activities. The Axon Mic is designed to record events for secure storage, retrieval, and analysis via Evidence.com services.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic The Axon Mic includes physical controls to enable audio capture while providing visual, audible, and vibration notifications of the Axon Mic’s state of operation.
Function LED Shows when certain functions are enabled. Function Enabled Function LED Mute Blinking blue Device error Solid red Bluetooth feature is booting up Solid blue Wireless accessory configuration (WAC) Blinking magenta Use the power switch to turn the Mic off and on. Connection Socket – Enables data transfer and recharging. On/Off Switch – Turns the Mic’s power on or off. On/Off Indicator – When the Mic’s power is turned on, the red portion is exposed.
Upload Status LED Indicates status when the Mic is uploading data to the Evidence.com website via the Axon Dock.
Parts back lock microphone Assembly and Use Read Important Safety and Health Information (Chapter 1) before performing these steps. 1 Insert the key on the back of the Axon Mic into the lock. 2 Twist the RapidLock mount counterclockwise, 90 degrees. 3 Place the magnetic back underneath the shirt, patrol vest, or whatever you are using. 4 Hold the back in place, and place the RapidLock mount over the back. Magnetic attraction will hold the microphone in place.
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Chapter 3: Recording with the Axon Mic Operating Modes The Axon Mic has 2 operating modes: 1 BUFFERING (turning on the device and starting pre-event buffering) 2 EVENT (event recording) BUFFERING Mode (Turning on the Microphone) • Move the ON/OFF switch on the Axon Mic to the ON position. With the microphone turned on, the Axon system is in the BUFFERING mode. When BUFFERING begins: • The Operation LED on the Axon Mic will blink green. • By default, audio in the BUFFERING mode is OFF.
the Axon Mic is turned on. The system does not record when the microphone is turned off. Notes: • An agency can turn off the BUFFERING mode. If your agency has deactivated the BUFFERING mode, your Axon system will operate the same way as described in this manual, but the device will not record any audio until you double-press the EVENT button. • An agency can extend the BUFFERING mode’s duration to 2 minutes total (00:02:00). • An agency can configure the BUFFERING mode so it records audio.
quickly at a later time when re playing the video. If you want to add a marker to a video while you are recording: • Press and release the Function button within 1 second. Battery Status Press the Battery button to determine the percentage remaining in the battery. See Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic for details on the Battery LED functions. Configuring Your Axon Mic Adjusting the Audio Prompt Volume 1 Connect the Axon Mic to the Evidence Sync application. 2 Select the device settings.
• The Operation LED flashes red, yellow, and then green before shutting down the lights. • Pressing the Battery button will momentarily light both the Operation LED and the Battery LED, displaying the current operating mode and battery level. For interpreting the LED colors, see Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Axon Mic. To turn the lights back on: 1 Connect the Axon Mic to the Evidence Sync application. 2 Select the device settings. 3 Select the option to turn on the device LEDs.
Chapter 4: Notification Reference Tables Audio Prompts The Axon Mic emits beeping sounds called “audio prompts” to notify you of the system status. These audio prompts usually occur after you perform an action with the microphone. These audio prompts are accompanied by a vibration that matches the beeps.
Function Enabled Wireless accessory configuration (WAC) Function LED Blinking magenta Use the power switch to turn the Axon Mic off and on.
Chapter 5: Axon Signal Operations Axon Signal technology is included with the Axon Fleet cameras and microphone device. However, your agency’s administrator must have activated the Axon Signal capability for it to work. When it is active, Axon Signal technology takes your devices from BUFFERING to EVENT mode automatically. Emergency vehicles can be equipped with an Axon Signal Unit (ASU). With light bar activation, or other activation triggers, the ASU sends a signal to your Axon devices.
Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Axon Mic Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the surface of the Axon Mic. Do not use harsh cleaners or solvents. Do not immerse the Axon Mic in water or cleaning solutions. Charging the Battery A fully charged device battery should provide enough power for approximately 12 hours of normal operation. Recharging a battery after a 12-hour use can take up to 6 hours if you are recharging your Axon Mic from a wall outlet or Axon Dock.
3 Remove the back of the device. 4 Put the new device back in place with the device front. 5 Using a Torx T6 screwdriver, fasten the screws into the new device back. Do not over-tighten.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty with your Axon Mic, first power the device down, and start it again. Customer Service Visit www.taser.com and view the Support options, or call 1-800-978-2737. Warranty Policy TASER International warranty provisions are applicable on all Axon Mic products. See TASER International’s website, www.taser.com, for detailed warranty information. Warnings For a full list of the warning associated with this product, see www.taser.com.
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 that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d’exemption de licence RSS d’Industrie Canada.
Product functions and specifications may change without notice and the actual product may vary from the illustrations in this manual. Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Torx is a trademark of Acumen Global Technologies, and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. , AXON, Axon, Axon Dock, Axon Fleet, Axon RapidLock, Axon Signal, Axon View, Evidence.com, Evidence Sync, TASER, and © are trademarks of TASER International, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and other countries.
