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- Page 2 Miktek, LLC Nashville, TN USA tel: 615.250.2434 • fax: 615.346.9298 © 2017 All Rights Reserved, Miktek, LLC. Printed May 2017 v1 www. miktekaudio.com PRINTED IN CHINA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Stand mounting the ProCast Mio to USB and XLR inputs ......13 Connecting the ProCast Mio to USB and XLR inputs......13 Understanding Polar Patterns . -
Page 4: Introduction
Whether you’re recording your latest song idea, a podcast, or your band’s next big hit, the ProCast Mio is one of the simplest solutions for high quality recording on a Mac or PC. Just plug it in and start recording great audio! In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the ProCast Mio USB Studio Condenser Microphone, as... -
Page 5: Procast Mio Features
ProCast Mio Features ProCast Mio Features • Cardioid (unidirectional) pickup pattern • 19mm fixed charge capsule • 3.5mm headphone output • Mini USB and standard 3 pin XLR outputs provide both Digital and Analog Audio • Phantom or USB bus power •... -
Page 6: Procast Mio Layout
3 POWER LED – When illuminated the blue LED Indicates the ProCast Mio is receiving USB bus power. 4 DIECAST BODY – Heavy duty Zinc die-cast body provide the microphone with integral strength that 5 PHONES - 1/8-inch (.35mm) stereo jack for... -
Page 7: Installing The Procast Mio
Plug and Play - Most Mac OS DAWs, like Apple’s GarageBand, will let you plug and play without going to the Sound preference set up. When you plug the ProCast Mio into the USB port you’ll see a dialog box that will ask you if you want... -
Page 8: Getting Started With Windows
Getting Started with Windows 1.The first time you plug the ProCast Mio into a USB port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that port. A bal- loon tip will pop up, telling you it has found the USB Audio codec. - Page 9 1. From the desktop select menu “GO” then,“Utilities” then, “Audio MIDI Setup” to launch the Audio MIDI set up utility. 2. Next, set the Output sampling rates by clicking on the Miktek Mio to select the sample rate. 3. At this point you can select the bit depth using the pull down menu.
- Page 10 Sound” option. 10. From the “Hardware & Sound” menu, choose the “Sound” icon. 11. Once you’re in the “Sound” set up, select the “Playback” tab and select the “Miktek Mio” as the output device. 12. Next click on “Properties” and choose the “Advanced” tab from the “Properties” window.
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Page 11: Procast Mio Quick Start
ProCast Mio Quick Start 1. First, plug the USB cable into the ProCast Mio and into an available USB port on your computer. Note: Be sure to check the installation guide for Windows and Mac OS to confirm your computer will recognize the ProCast Mio. - Page 12 Phantom Power supply which is usually derived from the mixing console.The ProCast Mio receives its power from the USB bus. Simply connect the microphone to the computer’s USB port and the microphone is ready to operate.The ProCast Mio features a power on LED, which will illuminate when USB power is present.
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Page 13: Operating The Procast Mio
Screw the holder to a solid mic stand, then line up the bottom threaded section of the ProCast Mio to the holder and slowly rotate the microphone clockwise until it screws on hand tight. Be careful not to cross thread the screws. -
Page 14: Understanding Polar Patterns
Microphone Placement In order to maximize the sound quality, you must pay careful attention to the placement of your ProCast Mio and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking. Most microphones, not omni, but especially unidirectional or cardioid microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as “proximity effect.”... -
Page 15: Setting A Good Signal Level
Once you connect the Podcast Mio to your mixer or audio interface you’ll need to set a good input level. Setting a good level with the ProCast Mio, or any other mic, may involve using one or more level controls in the audio path. The technique of adjusting the level is often referred to as Gain Staging. -
Page 16: Reducing P-Popping
XLR output follow these simple steps: 1 Position the ProCast Mio in front of the desired sound source. 2 Turn the mixer’s input fader down and slowly raise the mic trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up. -
Page 17: Applications
When miking a Grand Piano, (for an ambient sound like that used in a classical recital), a ProCast Mio can be positioned directly in front of the... - Page 18 Installing the Optional SMS-Mio Shockmount The ProCast Mio can be mounted on the optional SMS-Mio shockmount, which you can use to greatly reduce any noise transmitted through the mic stand.The shockmount is especially useful in reducing the problems caused by a boomy soundstage, for example when miking overhead cymbals, or even in the studio with talent that likes to move a lot on a floor that may not be as solid as it should be..
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Page 19: Specifications
Sensitivity ... . . -40 +/- 3dB/Pa ....132 dB ProCast Mio Typical Frequency Response ProCast Mio Polar Response... - Page 20 Nashville, TN USA tel: 615.250.2434 • fax: 615.346.9298 © 2009 - 2017 All Rights Reserved, Miktek. Printed May 2017 v1.
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