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Shure MV51 Manual

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MV51
Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Micro-
phone
The Shure digital large-diaphragm condenser microphone, MV51, user guide.
Version: 3 (2020-A)

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  • Page 1 MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Micro- phone The Shure digital large-diaphragm condenser microphone, MV51, user guide. Version: 3 (2020-A)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Additional Tips MV51Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone 3 Adjusting Microphone Level General Description Adjusting Headphone Level Features Accessing the Control Panel Input Meter Level Mounting and Placement Monitoring with the MOTIV Device Quick Setup Sampling Rate and Bit Depth...

  • Page 3: Mv51Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

    Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone General Description The Shure MV51 is a professional-quality USB condenser microphone, ideal for home recording, podcasting, and video confer- encing. The attractive and durable all-metal design features an adjustable kickstand for desktop use, and can also mount onto a microphone stand.

  • Page 4: Quick Setup

    Raise the level on both the MV51 product and the host computer for proper monitoring. 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.

  • Page 5: Preset Modes

    Shure Incorporated 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.

  • Page 6: Advanced Mic Settings

    Shure Incorporated Mode Application Characteristics live performance Wide stereo to increase separation between sources. Equalization further improves defi- and louder sources nition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded. Loud Advanced Mic Settings After selecting the preset mode, fine-tune your sound with limiter, compressor, and equalizer settings. These settings are re- tained in the microphone when using other audio and video recording applications.

  • Page 7: Acoustic Instruments And Music

    Shure Incorporated 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 micro- phone placement. Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. For a single source, such as a string instrument or a vocalist, place the mi- crophone 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) away.

  • Page 8: Bypass Eq And Compression (Flat)

    Adjusting Headphone Level The headphone monitoring level is affected by the MV51 device level and the computer settings level. Raise your computer volume up and easily adjust headphones through the MV51 device headphone settings. Accessing the Control Panel Open the sound control panel and select the Recording tab.

  • Page 9: Input Meter Level

    Shure Incorporated ® Open the Audio Midi Settings panel. Select the Shure MV51 device. Click on Input to adjust the gain using the slider. Mac audio settings panel Input Meter Level If your digital audio workstation or recording software has input meters, adjust the microphone level so it peaks between -12 and -6 dB.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Check the computer sound control panel settings. When first connecting the MV51 to your Audio is too low computer, make sure to raise the computer volume level. Check the sound control panel of the computer to ensure that the MV51 is fully plugged in Audio sounds bad and recognized.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Shure Incorporated iPad iPad 4th gen and higher iPad Mini iPad Mini 1st gen and higher Specifications MFi Certified DSP Modes (Presets) Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat Transducer Type Electret Condenser (25 mm) Polar Pattern Unidirectional (Cardioid) Bit Depth 16-bit/24-bit Sampling Rate 44.1/48 kHz...
  • Page 12 Shure Incorporated Mute Switch Attenuation Mounting Stand Built-in Stand Adapter 5/8-27 thread mount (standard mic stand mount) Housing all metal construction Net Weight 574.7 g (20.27oz.) Dimensions 128 x 86 x 70 mm H x W x D Cable 1 m USB cable, 1 m Lightning cable...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Shure Incorporated Frequency Response Accessories Furnished Accessories 1 m USB cable AMV-USB 1 m Lightning cable AMV-LTG 5/8" to 3/8" (Euro) Threaded Adapter 95A2050 Certifications Information to the user This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 14 Shure Incorporated This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str.

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