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⑤ Monitor Mix slider Move the slider to adjust the levels of mic and playback sound sources. See "Monitor Mix Blend" for
more information on monitoring.
⑥ Preset Modes Set stereo width, equalization, and compression for specific applications. See "Preset Modes" for more infor-
mation.
⑦ Polar Pattern Selection Swipe to choose your pick-up pattern. Use the dots (handles) to adjust the width of the stereo im-
age.
Tip: Consider the location of the microphone and the size of the sound source when adjusting the width. For example, speech
benefits from a narrow width, which improves clarity and rejects ambient (room) sound. Use the dots to quickly set stereo
width.
⑧ Advanced Features Fine tune your audio recording with limiter and compressor controls, high pass filter, left-right swap,
and equalization settings. See "Advanced Mic Settings" for more information.
Preset Modes
Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression. Set the microphone level and try
the modes to find which sounds best. Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level
as needed after changing presets.
Mode
Application
speech
Speech
solo or group vocal per-
formances
Singing
any
Flat
acoustic instruments and
quiet music
Acoustic
live performance and
louder sources
Loud
Custom Presets
Create and save custom presets to quickly access frequently used mic settings.
1.
Start with the preset mode that best suits your application needs.
2.
Adjust advanced settings, like compression, for clarity and consistency.
3.
Tap Save to rename your preset, or use the default name.
4.
Custom preset is added to your list.
To access saved presets:
1.
Tap the caret (arrow) in the Preset row to view your list of saved presets.
2.
Tap custom preset and Apply Preset to instantly apply gain, stereo, equalization, and compression preferences.
Tip: You can save a custom preset at any point by tapping Save.
Characteristics
Narrow stereo width to reject background noise, equalization that emphasizes
clarity and fullness, and gentle compression.
Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a nat-
ural sound.
An unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds flexi-
bility when processing the audio after recording.
Medium stereo width with transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes
and bring out quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an
overall natural sound.
Wide stereo to increase separation between sources. Equalization further im-
proves definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation
sound crowded.
Shure Incorporated
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