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MV51
Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Touch Panel
① Volume Control Slider
Adjust microphone or headphone level by sliding your finger across the
control surface.
•
Press the mode button to activate microphone level.
•
Press the headphone button to activate headphone volume.
② LED bar
Displays microphone and headphone level. The LED color indicates the
level being displayed or adjusted.
•
Green: Microphone level
•
Orange: Headphone level
③ Mute Button
Press to mute and unmute the microphone.
④ Mode Selector
Press to select preset mode.
⑤ Headphone Volume Selector
Press to select headphone level controls (orange LED bar). Then use the
volume control slider to adjust headphone level. Press again to return to mi-
crophone level display (green LED bar).
Preset Modes
Five selectable modes optimize settings for equalization and compression
to match your recording needs. Set your volume level and scroll through the
Applications
This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases. Keep in
mind that there are many effective ways to record a given source. Experiment
with the following microphone placement and settings to find what works
best.
Podcast and Voice Recording
Set the microphone to the Speech mode. Speak directly into the front of the
microphone at a distance of 2-12 inches (5-30 cm) away. Speaking closer
to the microphone results in more bass response, similar to voices on a radio
broadcast. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Typical position for speech
Acoustic Instruments and Music
To capture acoustic sources, such as singing, acoustic guitar, soft percussion,
or other musical instruments, use a close microphone placement.
2/6
5
2-12 in
(5-30 cm)
modes to find which setting sounds best. The preset settings will not affect
the microphone level.
Mode
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S p e e c h
S i n g i n g
Use to capture solo or group vocal performances
Quiet
and
Suited for acoustic instruments and quiet music
A c o u s t i c
Musi c
Loud
Musi c
Use when recording a band or other loud sources
or
Band
A completely unprocessed signal (no equalization
Flat
or compression settings used). Use when
processing the audio after recording.
Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. For a single source, such
as a string instrument or a vocalist, place the microphone 6 to 12 inches (15
to 30 cm) away. For a small group or a performer who is singing and playing
an instrument simultaneously, use a distance of 2 to 10 feet (0.6m to 3 m).
Placing the microphone farther away results in more ambient room sound.
Set the microphone to the Acoustic or Singing mode and make additional
gain adjustments if necessary.
Bands and Loud Sources
To record a band with drums or amplified instruments, aim the microphone
towards the group at a distance of 6 to 15 feet (1.8 to 4.6 m). Placement of
the microphone depends on the size of the room, number of people, and in-
strument volume. If possible, walk around the room and listen to find where
it sounds best.
For other loud sources, such as an electric guitar amplifier, aim the micro-
phone at the sound source from 0-18 inches (0-45 cm) away.
Shure Incorporated
Application
Use for speech in podcasting
applications
6-15 ft
(2-4 m)
2017/11/01
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