Acoustica MVS USB Manual
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1. Marshall Electronics 1910 East Maple Ave El Segundo CA 90245 http www mxImics com Acoustica MVS USB Manual By MXL Microphones a Congratulations on your purchase of the Acoustica MVS Microphone by MXL MXL microphones are the result of world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities They are designed to provide you with outstanding performance and exceptional value While we encourage you to review this entire manual there are a few key points about handling this microphone that we want you to familiarize yourself with right from the start The Acoustica MVS Microphone is a professional quality cardioid condenser studio microphone designed specifically for recording Unlike microphones designed for live performance or dynamic microphones this instrument requires careful handling Hence you should observe the following ALWAYS handle the microphone carefully avoiding sudden shocks such as dropping or bumping the microphone into other objects ALWAYS maintain a distance of approximately 4 6 inches when speak ing or singing into the microphone You are encouraged to use a pop filter for added protection of the sensitive capsule and to shield the instrument from saliva and sudden bursts of air NEVER tap the microphone to check if it s working The MXL logo is the correct side to speak into NEVER blow into the microphone to check if it s working By following these few basic handlin2. Swe T T Fomat Pim Amber IO EH TED Mono ibis Cance 7 Click OK then Click OK to close the Properties for Sound Window 8 You are now ready to record 9 With your mouse click the RED record button to start recording Speak or sing into your microphone 10 Click the BLACK rectangular button to end recording 11 Press the button to reset to the beginning of the recording 12 Press the gt button to start playback If You Don t Hear Anything If you followed the directions and have been unable to record a sound please check Window s Audio Properties dialog window shown in Figure 6 and ensure that sound recording is set to AK5371 this is the name for the Acoustica MVS Microphone in the computer and sound playback is set for your computer s sound card or other output device If you are uncertain of this set ting consult your computer s owner s manual www mximics com D window from within Sound Recorder 1 Click Edit then Audio Properties Sonando lr Ha We e q PIEQE gt AAA Figure 6 Volume Sound Pa o voce Hardware Sol cdi dad o EET E AIG STAKE AT Amo Derce Sound scr lola ron O ET IA M0 ma pleyback Daiso eee Hisasi DS tratable e rio Pe lle dy dela devices PLEASE NOTE Each new recording made with this basic sound recording utility will require you to re select the 44 1 kHz sample rate Sound Recor
3. promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance The original dated sales receipt will be necessary for any warranty claim Do not send any unit directly to us without prior authorization from our service department Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement at our option of the microphone and does not cover inciden tal damages due to use of this unit nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product
4. 3 Allow Windows time to identify the device www mximics com J a 4 In approximately one minute Windows should display a dialog message stating that Your New Hardware is Installed and Ready for Use After this first connection Windows will require just a few moments to identify the micro phone Congratulations You are ready to begin recording Testing Your Setup in Windows XP To test your setup we ll use Window s Sound Recorder Sound Recorder can be found by navigating the following 1 Press or click Start 2 Place your mouse cursor over All Programs then Accessories followed by Entertainment 3 Click Sound Recorder to launch the application It should look like Figure 2 Figure 2 hu Sound Sound Recorder la E Ele EAR Elects hep Ba Pisia Lengt 0 00 per 0 00 sec 4 Select File Properties It should look like Figure 3 pr ne Figure 3 Pregeartion der home Lik nk a af rare Conver Ro Lop anos Lair eee D n Har tH kaama fr Poe FF GH Gd hiara fone oor F Ve miar de mardi de ee AC ET Be a Stes ere tee Chae fe Perea Dren Hee 5 Click the Convert Now button It should look like Figure 4 Figure 4 Sond Solect on Az Hama 12 ej ea Eont Pem ES Bibao BO0DKH BBR Moro Tiber CE to 6 In the Attributes drop down Window select 44 100 kHz 16 Bit Mono as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Sound Selection fa Hare uraa
5. 5371 this is the name for the Acoustica MVS Microphone in the computer as shown in Figure 13 below Figure 11 5 Click Create 6 To select an audio input source for Garage Band click on Garage Band from the top menu bar and select Preferences as shown in Figure 12 below AE E Figure 13 8 You will then be asked if you really want to change the driver Select Yes The computer will then say it is initializing the audio driver Wait until this is done then close the window 9 At this point you should see the meter move when you speak into the micro phone You can now click on the Record button and record your vocals or dialog using your microphone PLEASE NOTE As long as the microphone is plugged in when Garage Band is started the audio input source settings in Garage Band will be saved until you change them again even if you close the program or start a new project For More Information For additional information about your Acoustica MVS USB microphone how to contact technical support as well as information on other products manufactured by MXL please visit us online at www mxImics com Figure 12 www mximics com A 13 MXE Marshall Electronics 1910 East Maple Ave El Segundo CA 90245 http www mxImics com Warranty Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase Should you encounter any problem with this unit
6. der defaults to the 8 kHz Mono setting which produces unwanted noise You are now ready to use the recording application of your choice PLEASE NOTE Professional recording applications typically default to the highest sample rate allowed by your computer s sound card audio device The Acoustica MVS Microphone supports up to 48kHz To access the Audio Properties dialog Initial Setup with Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 To select the Acoustica MVS as the default audio input device go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel a vendo Vinge Loba Pl ancire Fichiers Mh Ba Payer 2 birari Capiore A be E ukiy han FI Fert S pgang sa hd ii paa caia h uige P ire Cte Mb trig ed beet Daa sni a di D ar hy Gow coe Gian A Jimi Meis et Oe ri E Mieta la ica Miri ie ees rd Pek ae 3 Spe m Laja A A al iiki m phia Sea AAA Mi Wed De rd j y Carta Peat 24 Late Fra bres 3 2 Double click the Sound icon a e ee beset Paca Pee qe iy Deer es Pes ba rarm iw J Paty Seid Erre ps F os j ria fete tee WD rect ttre O oe ed i ue mig bie ce Me Erin Ele ma Ea de e de re rel www mxImics com Tas F mal a a mg ae O cores lee Sito Gai pus Blips Bear ieee C omni ae Arda U Heii rd ra MD ene Coro oy Phen rn a oe pa Seed the AAA AAA Da pee y 3 Select the Recording tab highlight the microphone
7. devices PLEASE NOTE Audio and video recording can be very taxing to a computer s resources For this reason you should close any and all running applications that are non essential Please take the following steps to get connected 1 Make certain that any audio applications are closed 2 Connect the remaining end of the USB cable to the computer s USB port 3 To set the USB microphone as the default audio input for audio click on the Apple icon in the upper left hand of the screen and select System Preferences as shown in Figure 7 below Grab File About This Mac Software Update App Store Edit Capture Wir Figure 7 Dock Recent Items P Force Quit TRY Sleep kE Restart Shut Down Log Cut Marshall EditBay OQ www mxlmics com D 10 ra 4 Next click on the Sound icon in the Hardware group as shown in Figure 8 below Wam a a Peruana ES amp e Bee Q ware iasg Ta iii liege ip si byar Ar mum sm Gr Tii ri mm Ci i Dii eb er Siri Mii brisa Pmi ser Viiart irtarrk Part ee pie i vd d g Y ab pacar ieee Ape ari Tih Time Bato el ake a i lar Paper PET Figure 8 5 After opening the Sound dialog screen there will be three tabs at the top of the window select the Input tab by clicking on it 6 Then select the AK5371 this is the name for the Acoustica MVS Microphone in the computer as the device f
8. g procedures you can expect a long and trouble free relationship with your new microphone Again thank you for your purchase of this outstanding microphone A Little Background Information The Acoustica MVS Microphone uses what is known as a cardioid pickup pattern which is more sensitive to sound waves arriving at the front of the microphone as opposed to those arriving from the sides or rear Unlike other models this microphone benefits from being a USB Universal Serial Bus device meaning this is a plug and play microphone that will interface with Windows and Macintosh computers without the need for any special drivers As a USB device it carries the added benefit of not requiring an external microphone preamp as is the case with most cardioid condenser micro phones We ve already mentioned the importance of proper handling but should you find yourself recording an outdoor performance you would be well advised to use a windscreen as protection for your microphone Unpack Your Microphone Begin by examining the contents of your Acoustica MVS Microphone You should have the following components e One Acoustica MVS Microphone e A 6 foot USB cable e MT 001 Hard mount adapter e DS 03 Desktop Microphone Stand e Owners manual Using the Supplied Desktop Microphone Stand 1 Place the stand on a strurdy table or desk and attach the hard mount microphone stand adapter MT 001 to the post of DS 03 by screwing the threads toget
9. her 2 Unscrew the black ring at the base of the Acoustica MVS Microphone and place the base of the microphone into the MT 001 microphone holder 3 While holding the microphone upright and firmly in one hand secure the microphone to the desktop stand by screwing the black mounting ring into the microphone s base The microphone should now sit securely in the desktop stand 4 At this point attach the end of the USB cable that matches the microphone s connector The other end of the cable will connect to your computer s USB port Connecting the Microphone to Your Computer Windows The Acoustica MVS USB microphone will operate with both USB 2 0 high speed USB and USB 1 1 data buses We recommend you connect your microphone directly to the computer s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub USB hubs have been known to interfere with the performance of various USB devices PLEASE NOTE Audio and video recording can be very taxing to a computer s resources For this reason you should close any and all running applications that are non essential Please take the following steps to get connected 1 If open close your audio recording application You will open it after the mi crophone is connected and operational 2 Connect the remaining end of the USB cable to the computer s USB port Windows will display the New Hardware Found dialog message and your sys tem may make a sound if your computer uses Window s system sounds
10. icon labeled AK5371 this is the name for the Acoustica MVS Microphone in the computers and click Set Default Punta Seon g founda Communicator Select recordo device belra bo mod El AI ritan Corti e Bec Meoiphone il Mra perenne i F Mraprora A Line in os in id i t iF Praperivel on tance 4 To make further adjustments to the recording settings double click on the microphone icon labeled AK5371 Click on the tab labeled Advanced From the drop down menu you can change the sample rate and bit depth for audio recording Please note that you should verify that these settings match the settings in your recording application 5 Under tab labeled Levels you can adjust the input gain of the Acoustica MVS Microphone to be optimized for the audio being recorded rt a a ae Ae Your Windows Vista Windows 7 computer is now set up to use the Acoustica MVS Some recording applications will require additional settings to be changed within the program Please see your recording software manual for proper setup Connecting the Microphone to Your MAC As is the case with a Windows PC the Acoustica MVS microphone will operate with both USB 2 0 high speed USB and USB 1 1 data buses All current Macs operate with USB 2 0 We recommend you connect your microphone directly to the computer s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub USB hubs have been known to interfere with the performance of various USB
11. or sound input as shown in Figure 9 below Figure 9 pewa a jan Ep Depa A Bahain disipa for ind ia kara Tya F Lii fail Pr OE i uag ia Boi i i T ALITI ali datigi lor tte hoorad Gove par d el ae Duipal rola j J a Mts E ra ani aS ES AO S 7 By watching the movements of the Input level meter in this window you can now see that the Acoustica MVS USB microphone is working as you speak into it This setting will be saved as the default input whenever the microphone is plugged in Setting the Acoustica MVS USB to record in Garage Band 1 Open Garage Band This application will be found in either the Dock Bar or by opening the Apple Finder clicking on Applications and or opening Garage Band 2 Garage Band opens with the default project My Song Refer to Garage Band s user manual to change the default project 3 My Song opens with one software instrument track To record through the USB microphone click on Track on the top of the window bar and select New Track as shown in Figure 10 below mms um ma a Figure 10 4 Select the tab in the window that opens that says Real Instrument Then select the source you will be recording through the microphone such as vocals or guitar as shown in Figure 11 See next page A y 11 www mximics com S 7 Then select the Audio MIDI icon in the top row From the drop down menu under Audio Input select AK
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