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Shure X2U User Manual

Shure X2U User Manual

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General Description

The X2u compact universal XLR-to-USB adapter enables you to connect any
microphone directly to your computer.
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2 (+)
MIC GAIN
VOLUME
MONITOR
1.18 in
(30 mm)
4.96 in
(126 mm)

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  • Page 1: General Description

    General Description The X2u compact universal XLR-to-USB adapter enables you to connect any microphone directly to your computer. 2 (+) MIC GAIN 4.96 in (126 mm) VOLUME MONITOR 1.18 in (30 mm)
  • Page 2 XLR Connector MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone input level before the analog to digital conversion. Headphone jack: For zero-latency direct monitoring. VOLUME: Adjusts headphone volume. MONITOR: Blends pre-recorded playback from the computer with live audio from the microphone. +48V: Phantom power switch for condenser microphones. Switch off for microphones that do not require phantom power (conserves battery life when connected to a laptop).

  • Page 3: Xlr Connection

    XLR Connection the adapter to a microphone stand using the supplied straps. MIC GAIN VOLUME MONITOR USB Connection Connect to a powered USB port using a standard cable (supplied). The green USB light should illuminate and the plug-and-play driver will install automatically. audio software.

  • Page 4: Monitoring While Recording

    Monitoring While Recording The headphone jack provides direct monitoring of the mi- that occurs if you were to monitor this signal through the computer’s headphone output. VOLUME Warning: Turn the VOLUME control down before plugging in headphones cording a new track. Adjust the MONITOR thumb slider to balance levels from pre-recorded and live audio.

  • Page 5: Windows Operating Systems

    Sound playback and Sound recording. Macintosh OSX Operating Systems Open the Sound Preference window from System Preferences. Select Shure Digital from both the Input and Output tabs. Note: GarageBand users: open GarageBand before plugging in the microphone to automatically select the USB device.

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution No USB power indicator light Verify port is powered USB 1.1 or 2.0. No sound in headphones Turn up the VOLUME or MIC GAIN thumb slider. Sound is distorted Turn down MIC GAIN. Source sounds delayed Turn off software monitoring in the computer software.