Set the microphone on a stand by placing it in the microphone clip holder.
Plug one end of the microphone cable into the microphone, and the other end into the recording mixer or computer recording interface (if doing computer recordings). A mixer or recording interface is necessary to boost the signal of the microphone for recording purposes.
Clip the "pop" filter onto the microphone stand, and position the filter about 1 inch in front of the microphone front. Pop filters consist of a round plastic or metal frame with nylon mesh stretched over it. The filter is attached to an adjustable "goose-neck" and clips to the microphone stand for adjustment flexibility. The pop filter helps cut down on explosive breath noises and certain strong vowel sounds ("p" and "s"), and helps protect the mic from moisture due to breath condensation and saliva.
Stand about 8 inches away from the microphone surface, and place a strip of masking tape in front of your feet. This will help you remain in the same location when singing, which will help keep the same volume and tone of voice throughout the recording. The 8-inch rule can be modified slightly to suit your preferred sound.
Put on a set of closed-back headphones connected to your recording device, and play the music you will be singing to as you do a test recording for microphone sound level and tone. Closed-back headphones are necessary to block recorded music from "leaking" and being recorded by the vocal microphone.