Preset Modes - Shure MVi User Manual

② Input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal and whether that signal is mono or stereo. The loudest peaks should
reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region between -12 and -3 dB).
③ Microphone Gain Adjust the mic gain slider to set the volume of the sound source.
④ Custom Presets Tap the caret to quickly access your saved presets. Or tap the Save button to save current settings. See
Custom Presets for more information.
⑤ Preset Modes Set stereo width, equalization, and compression for specific applications. See "Preset Modes" for more infor­
mation.
⑥ +20 dB Mic Gain Boost Mic Gain Boost is useful for adding gain to microphones that tend to have a lower output, like dy­
namic microphones.
⑦ Advanced Features Fine tune your audio recording with limiter and compressor controls, and equalization settings.

Preset Modes

Five selectable modes optimize settings for equalization and compression to fit your recording needs. Set the microphone level
and select the preset mode that best fits your application. Or experiment with each of the modes to find which sounds best.
Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level as needed after changing presets.
Mode Application
speech
Speech
solo or group vocal per­
formances
Singing
Flat
any
acoustic instruments and
Acousti
quiet music
c
live performance and
louder sources
Characteristics
Equalization that emphasizes clarity and fullness with gentle compression.
Subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural sound.
An unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds
flexibility when processing the audio after recording.
Light, transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and bring out quiet
passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural sound.
Equalization improves definition by reducing frequencies that can make the in­
strumentation sound crowded.
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