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  • Page 1 24-Bit USB Microphone...
  • Page 2 The Studio 24 USB is simple to set up and plugs directly into the USB port of your PC or Mac computer. It also works with most of today’s popular recording software programs, and we’ve even included free trial Reaper®...

  • Page 3: User Manual

    If any of these items are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased your Studio 24 USB. Note: To optimize the performance of the Studio 24 USB with Windows, we recommend downloading and using the free Asio4All driver from www.
  • Page 4 Studio 24 USB This microphone is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device, and interfaces directly with Windows and Macintosh computers without the need for any special drivers. It also carries the added benefit of not requiring an external microphone preamp. However, unlike microphones designed for live performance or dynamic models, this instru- ment requires careful handling.
  • Page 5 User Manual Correct Positioning and Controls The red LED should be facing you when you speak or sing into the microphone. If recording instruments, the red LED should be facing the instrument. Maintain a dis- tance of approximately 4 – 6 inches when speaking or singing into the microphone. For instruments, experiment with the distance to find the best results.
  • Page 6 Studio 24 USB Connecting the Studio 24 to Your Computer: Software Tips: The MXL Studio 24 USB will operate with both USB 2.0 (high speed USB) and USB 1.1 data buses. We recom- For PC Users: mend you connect your microphone directly to the com- To get started on multi- puter’s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub.
  • Page 7 Setup 3. The red LED on the MXL Studio 24 USB will illuminate indicating it is receiving power from the computer. 4. To take advantage of the zero latency monitoring connect a pair of head- phones to the 1/8” headphone jack on the side of the microphone.
  • Page 8 Studio 24 USB 3. Click on the Audio tab and select MXL STUDIO 24 USB as the default device for Sound Playback and Sound Recording.
  • Page 9 4. After making changes to the audio properties click the OK button for these changes to take effect. Your Windows XP computer is now set up to use the MXL Studio 24 USB with most recording applications. Some applications will require additional settings to be changed within the program.
  • Page 10 Studio 24 USB Initial Setup with Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. To select the MXL Studio 24 USB as the default audio device, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Sound icon.
  • Page 11 Setup 3. Select the Playback tab. Highlight the speaker icon labeled as MXL STUDIO 24 USB and click the Set Default button. (Be sure to click on the Apply button for the changes to take effect).
  • Page 12 OK button. *Please note that you should verify that these settings match the settings in your recording application. 5. To set the MXL Studio 24 USB as the default audio input, select the Recording tab back in the Sound window. Highlight the microphone icon...
  • Page 13 Your Windows Vista computer is now set up to use the MXL Studio 24 USB with most recording programs. Some recording applications will require additional set- tings to be changed within the program. Please see your recording software manual...
  • Page 14 Studio Control GUI. Initial setup with Macintosh® OS X: 1. To select the MXL Studio 24 USB as the default audio device, click on the Apple icon at the top of the screen then select the System Preferences.
  • Page 15 USB. You will notice there are no input level controls for this device. This is because the analog gain control is found on the side of the MXL Studio 24 USB and further control can be accessed using the Studio Control GUI (See page xx for details on the Studio Control GUI).
  • Page 16 Setup). You should, however, check the settings in the recording program you are using as they may override or conflict with these settings. A. By selecting the MXL STUDIO 24 USB as the “Default Input,” the MXL STUDIO 24 USB will automatically be selected as the audio input device...
  • Page 17 E. Here you can make adjustments to the sample rate and bit-depth for the output (the signal to the headphones). Your computer is now set up to use the MXL Studio 24 USB. However, after chang- ing these settings you should still check the settings in your recording software. If the sample rate and/or bit-depth in the recording software do not match your hard- ware, you will most likely hear clicks and pops or the audio will be the wrong pitch.

  • Page 18: Windows Xp/Vista

    Studio 24 USB Using the Studio Control Graphic User Interface (GUI): The MXL Studio 24 USB includes a custom GUI that controls the analog functions within the microphone. This feature allows you to fine tune adjustments such as phase, roll-off, noise gate and more. The Studio 24 USB works without the Studio Control GUI;...

  • Page 19: Graphic User Interface

    Graphic User Interface 4. Drag the icon named MXL Studio Control to your Applications folder 5. Follow the instructions on the screen Leveler: The Leveler automatically adjusts the microphone input gain to limit the dy- namic range and to prevent clipping. This is accomplished by increasing the gain when the input level drops below a set Min Threshold and decreasing the gain when the input level goes over a set Max Threshold.

  • Page 20: Noise Gate

    Studio 24 USB Noise Gate: The noise gate automatically mutes the microphone input when the signal goes below the set Threshold. When the microphone signal returns above the Threshold the microphone input will be un-muted. The effects of the noise gate will be heard in the headphone monitoring and will be recorded on the computer.
  • Page 21 Graphic User Interface Input: All of the changes in this section will effect what you hear in the direct monitoring and the signal recorded on the computer. Microphone Mute: Mutes the micro- Microphone Gain: Use this in phone input signal conjunction with the analog control on the side of the microphone to optimize the recording level.
  • Page 22 Studio 24 USB Output: This section will affect only the signals going to the headphone jack on the side of the microphone. None of the signals being recorded on the computer will be affected. Mic Mute: Turns off direct Mic Monitor Level: Adjust...

  • Page 23: Recall Settings

    Graphic User Interface Recall Settings: This section is for saving, loading, and resetting all of the parameters on the Studio Control GUI. Save: After you have setup the perfect Power: Instead of an X in the corner of the monitoring mix and optimized your recording window close the Studio Control GUI with level save the settings for quick and easy the Power button...
  • Page 24 When you’re ready to begin tracking, open your favorite recording software and make sure it’s set up for use with the MXL Studio 24 USB according to the software manufacturer recommendations.

  • Page 25: Recording Tips

    Tips Recording Tips: While it is important to record at a loud enough volume to hear the per- formance over any background noise, keep in mind that with multi-track recording, each track will eventually be added together (summed) into a fi- nal Left and Right stereo mix.
  • Page 26 Studio 24 USB Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Warranty: Marshall Microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for three years from date of purchase. Should you encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance.
  • Page 27 MXL Microphones The Professional Audio Division of Marshall Electronics El Segundo, CA Phone 310 333-0606 | 800 800-0688 www.mxlmics.com | sales@mxlmics.com...
  • Page 28 Studio 24 USB MXL Microphones The Professional Audio Division of Marshall Electronics El Segundo, CA Phone 310 333-0606 | 800 800-0688 www.mxlmics.com | sales@mxlmics.com...

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