Shure MV5 Manual page 2

MV5 Digital Condenser Microphone
Placement
This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases. Keep in
mind that there are many effective ways to record a given source. Experiment
with microphone placement and settings to find what works best.
Podcast and Voice Recording
Set the microphone to the Voice mode. Speak directly into the front of the
microphone, 2-12 inches (5-30 cm) away. Speaking closer to the microphone
results in more bass response, similar to voices on a radio broadcast. Make
additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Music, Singing, and Acoustic Instruments
To capture acoustic sources, such as singing, acoustic guitar, soft percussion,
or other musical instruments, use a close microphone placement. Start with
Instrument mode for best results.
Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. For a single source, such
as a string instrument or a vocalist, place the microphone 6 to 12 inches (15
to 30 cm) away. For a small group or a performer who is singing and playing
an instrument simultaneously, use a distance of 2 to 10 feet (0.6m to 3 m).
Placing the microphone farther away results in more ambient room sound.
Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Adjusting Microphone Level
Microphone level (gain) typically does not need adjustment when using the
appropriate preset mode. However, if you hear distortion or the audio is too
low, adjust the microphone level in the Audio or Sound control panel of your
computer or recording device.
Keep the following in mind:
• Set the microphone level before adjusting headphone volume.
• The headphone volume does not affect the signal level sent to the com-
puter.
• Use the thumbwheel on the microphone to adjust headphone volume to
a comfortable level. Do not change microphone gain to adjust the head-
phone volume.
Adjusting Headphone Level
The headphone monitoring level is affected by the device and the computer
settings level. Raise your computer volume and easily adjust headphones
through the MV5 thumbwheel.
Headphone Volume
Microphone Level
2/6
2-12 in
(5-30 cm)
Computer Volume Level
Bands and Louder Sources
To record a band with drums, amplified instruments, or any other loud sources,
start with Instrument mode for best results. Aim the microphone towards the
group at a distance of 6 to 15 feet (1.83 to 4.6 m). Placement of the micro-
phone depends on the size of the room, number of people, and instrument
volume. If possible, walk around the room and listen to find where it sounds
best. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
For a single electric guitar amplifier, aim the microphone towards the center
of the speaker at a distance of 0 to 18 inches (0 to 45 cm).
Additional Tips
Shure offers additional educational publications on recording techniques for
specific instruments and applications. Visit www.shure.com for more informa-
tion.
Accessing the Control Panel
Windows
1. Open the sound control panel and select the Recording tab.
2. Open the Shure MV5 device.
3. Under the Levels tab, adjust the gain level using the slider.
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Mac
1. Open the Audio Midi Settings panel.
2. Select the Shure MV5 device.
3. Click on Input to adjust the gain using the slider.
Mac audio settings panel
Shure Incorporated
6-15 ft
(2-4 m)
0-18 in
(0-45 cm)
2017/11/01