Shure MV51 Manual

General Description

The Shure MV51 is a professional-quality USB condenser microphone, ideal
for home recording, podcasting, and video conferencing. The attractive and
durable all-metal design features an adjustable kickstand for desktop use,
and can also mount onto a microphone stand. A touch panel user interface
provides control of microphone gain, headphone level, application modes,
and muting.
Features
• Easily adjust settings with the intuitive touch panel interface
• Compatible with most iDevices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod) through Light-
®
ning interface
Mounting and Placement
Desktop
Aim the microphone towards the sound source by adjusting the kickstand.

Quick Setup

The MV51 is compatible with most devices that have a USB or Lightning
connector.
1. Connect the microphone to a computer or mobile device. Use the
appropriate cable (USB or Lightning).
Drivers will be installed automatically. The touch panel illuminates to in-
dicate a successful connection.
2. Open the sound control panel. Select the Shure MV51 driver.
Raise the level on both the MV51 product and the host computer for
proper monitoring.
3. Confirm that the MV51 is the selected audio device.
Plug headphones into the MV51 device audio output and play an audio
track. If you can hear sound, the microphone is functioning properly.
Touch Panel Interface Controls
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Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
• Compatible with most computers, tablets and smart phones through USB
interface
• Large-diaphragm electret condenser microphone captures speech and
music with excellent clarity
• Sleek design includes all-metal housing for professional-grade durability
• Headphone output allows real-time monitoring of the live signal and audio
from the computer or device
• Preset DSP modes include equalization and compression settings for
specific applications
• Desktop kickstand includes a removable tip for mounting onto a micro-
phone stand
Microphone Stand
Unscrew the end cap to thread the kickstand onto a standard 5/8" microphone
stand.
Kickstand End Cap
If your computer settings default to another device, open the sound
control panel and select the MV51 device.
4. Adjust the headphone volume on the Shure MV51 device driver.
Open the MV51 driver from the sound control panel and raise the head-
phone volume from the playback or output tab.
5. Use the MODE button to select the preset mode that fits your appli-
cation.
If the audio is too quiet or causes distortion, adjust the gain manually.
Refer to the "Adjusting Microphone Level" topic in this guide for more
details.
6. In your recording application, select the MV51 as the input source.
See your software user guide for information on assigning input sources.
You are ready to record.
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