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MV5
Digital Condenser Microphone
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. Otherwise, simply
listen to the audio to make sure it is loud enough and not distorting.
Listening Through Headphones
The headphone jack provides an equal blend of the direct microphone signal
and audio playback from the computer. This allows you to conveniently adjust
the headphone volume for both with one control, the thumbwheel on the
MV5. To adjust the amount of playback audio relative to the direct microphone
signal, use the computer or DAW mixer settings.
Sampling Rate and Bit Depth
Sample Rate and Bit Depth settings are found in a drop down menu in the
audio or sound control panel of your computer. You can adjust these variables
to fit your needs. Select a lower sample rate for podcast recording, when it
is important to have a smaller file for easy download. Select a higher sample
rate for music and more dynamic recordings.
Troubleshooting
Issue
The display does
Make sure that the MV5 is fully plugged in.
not illuminate
Check the computer sound control panel settings.
Audio is too low
When first connecting the MV5 to your computer,
make sure to raise the computer volume level.
Check the sound control panel of the computer to
Audio sounds bad
ensure that the MV5 is fully plugged in and recognized.
Use the audio meter to ensure that volume peaks are
Audio is distorted
within the target range. If level is reaching the red
peak indicator of the input meter, turn the gain down.
System Requirements and Compatibility
Windows
Macintosh
Specifications
MFi Certified
Yes
DSP Modes (Presets)
Voice/Instrument/Flat
2017/11/01
Solution
Windows 7 and higher
•
Minimum RAM = 64 MB
•
• USB 2.0
OS X Lion 10.7 and higher
•
Minimum RAM = 64 MB
•
• USB 2.0
db
-30 -20 -15
L
R
Peak Levels
The target range for peak levels on a typical meter is between -12 and -6
Tip: When first connecting the microphone to your computer, make sure to
raise the volume level in the sound control panel of the computer for a strong
audio signal. Then adjust headphone level for comfortable monitoring.
Tip: Record at a higher sample rate and bounce down to an M4A for a file
with the highest sound quality at a manageable size.
Tip for PC users: Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth microphone
settings, found in the sound control panel of the computer, match with the
sample rate and bit depth selected in your software.
Issue
Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth
Audio sounds
microphone settings, found in the sound control panel
unnatural or jittery
of the computer, are consistent with the sample rate
and bit depth selected in your software.
MV5 is plugged in,
Edit the privacy setting for the iOS device under
but the volume
SETTINGS>PRIVACY>MICROPHONE to give the
meter does not
recording application permission to use the
register a signal.
Device not working
The MV5 requires 250 mA per port. Check USB hub
with USB hub.
documentation for current/port specification.
iOS
iPhone
iPod Touch
iPad
iPad Mini
Shure Incorporated
-10
-7
-5
-3
-2
-1
0
dB.
Solution
microphone.
iOS 10.0 and higher
•
iPhone 5 and higher
•
• 5 th gen
iPad 4th gen and higher
•
iPad Mini 1st gen and higher
•
3/6
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