MV51 USER GUIDE
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1. ess Typical position for speech Acoustic Instruments and Music To capture acoustic sources such as singing acoustic guitar soft percussion or other musical instruments use a close microphone placement 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 Set the microphone to the Acoustic or Singing mode and make additional gain adjustments if necessary Bands and Loud Sources To record a band with drums or amplified instruments aim the microphone towards the group at a distance of 6 to 15 feet 1 8 to 4 6 m Placement of the microphone 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 For other loud sources such as an electric guitar amplifier aim the microphone at the sound source from 0 18 inches 0 45 cm away Set the microphone to the Band mode and make additional gain adjustments if necessary Bypass EQ and Compression Flat To record a signal without any processing set the microphone to the Flat mode This mode is appropriate for any application when you wa2. AS S SHS MSIP Certification no MSIP REM SHU MV51 7 7 HAJ Product Type C A El 0 0 3 Digital microphone 24H Model Name MV51 Industry Canada ICES 003 Compliance Label CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Note Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types The use of other than shielded screened cable types may degrade EMC performance This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from www shure com europe compliance Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe Middle East amp Africa Department EMEA Approval Jakob Dieffenbacher Str 12 75031 Eppingen Germany Phone 49 7262 92 49 0 Fax 49 7262 92 49 11 4 Email info shure de AIS ol E YSA 2 AFA Manufacturer COO Shure Electronics Co Ltd China 2 QA Importer AfO e ALS Ce Sama ProSound Co Ltd Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance iPad iPhone iPod iPod
3. Press to select headphone level controls orange LED bar Then use the volume control slider to adjust headphone level Press again to return to microphone level display green LED bar Five selectable modes optimize settings for equalization and compression to match your recording needs Set your volume level and scroll through the modes to find which setting sounds best The preset settings will not affect the microphone level Mode Icon Application Speech Use for speech in podcasting Singing Use to capture solo or group vocal performances Loud Music or Band Use when recording a band or other loud sources Flat Quiet and Suited for acoustic instruments and quiet music applications Acoustic Music a A completely unprocessed signal no equalization or compression settings used Use when processing the audio after recording Applications 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 the following microphone placement and settings to find what works best Podcast and Voice Recording Set the microphone to the Speech mode Speak directly into the front of the microphone at a distance of 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
4. SHURE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE USB MICROPHONE MVS1 USER GUIDE Le Guide de l Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guia del Usuario Guida dell Utente Manual do Usu rio PyKOBOACTBO NOJIb30BAaTena AKA MEZA 7 SEH Panduan Pengguna 1 ee Bi E D 2015 Shure Incorporated 27A24501 Rev 2 Printed in U S A USB Microphone The Shure MV51 is a professional quality USB condenser microphone ideal for home recording podcasting and video conferencing The attractive and durable all metal design features an adjustable kickstand for desktop use and can also mount onto a microphone stand A touch panel user interface provides control of microphone gain headphone level application modes and muting Mounting and Placement Desktop Aim the microphone towards the sound source by adjusting the kickstand Microphone Stand Unscrew the end cap to thread the kickstand onto a standard 5 8 microphone stand Kickstand End Cap Quick Setup The MV51 is compatible with most devices that have a USB or Lightning connector 1 Connect the microphone to a computer or mobile device Use the appropriate cable USB or Lightning Drivers will be installed automatically The touch panel illuminates to indicate a successful connection 2 Open the sound control panel Select the Shure MV51 driver Raise the level on both the MV51 product and the host computer for proper monitoring 3 Confirm that the MV51 is the sel
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6. ected audio device Plug headphones into the MV51 device audio output and play an audio track If you can hear sound the microphone is functioning properly If your computer settings default to another device open the sound control panel and select the MV51 device 4 Adjust the headphone volume on the Shure MV51 device driver Open the MV51 driver from the sound control panel and raise the headphone volume from the playback or output tab 5 Use the MODE button to select the preset mode that fits your application If the audio is too quiet or causes distortion adjust the gain manually Refer to the Adjusting Microphone Level topic in this guide for more details 6 In your recording application select the MV51 as the input source See your software user guide for information on assigning input sources You are ready to record Touch Panel Interface Controls Touch Panel Volume Control Slider Adjust microphone or headphone level by sliding your finger across the control surface Press the mode button to activate microphone level Press the headphone button to activate headphone volume LED bar Displays microphone and headphone level The LED color indicates the level being displayed or adjusted Green Microphone level Orange Headphone level Preset Modes Mute Button Press to mute and unmute the microphone Mode Selector Press to select preset mode Headphone Volume Selector
7. ettings 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 Tip Record at a higher sample rate and bounce down to an MAA 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 Troubleshooting Issue Solution The display does not illuminate Make sure that the MV51 is fully plugged in Audio is too low Check the computer sound control panel settings When first connecting the MV51 to your computer make sure to raise the computer volume level Audio sounds bad Check the sound control panel of the computer to ensure that the MV51 is fully plugged in and recognized Audio is distorted Use the audio meter to ensure that volume peaks are within the target range If level is reaching the red peak indicator of the input meter turn the gain down Audio sounds unnatural or jittery Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth microphone settings found in the sound control panel of the computer are consistent with the sample rate and bit depth
8. nt to bypass equalization and compression presets and is ideal when applying signal processing to the recording at a later time Additional Tips Shure offers additional educational publications on recording techniques for specific instruments and applications Visit shure com for more information Adjusting Microphone Level Select the correct preset mode for your recording application 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 Tips e Set the microphone level before adjusting headphone volume The headphone volume does not affect the signal level sent to the computer e Use the volume slider on the front panel to adjust the microphone gain level Note The microphone gain control is independent of the preset modes Set your microphone level and experiment with dynamic processing options via the preset modes Adjusting Headphone Level The headphone monitoring level is affected by the MV51 device level and the computer settings level Raise your computer volume up and easily adjust headphones through the MV51 device headphone settings Headphone Volume Computer Volume Level Microphone Level Accessing the Control Panel PC 1 Open the sound control panel and select the Recording tab 2 Open the Shure MV51 device 3 Under the Levels tab adjust the gain level using the slider Mac 1 Open
9. onal Cardioid 3 5 mm 1 8 Dimensions Bit Depth Power Requirements 128 x 86 x 70 mm H x W x D 16 bit 24 bit Powered through USB or Lightning Cable Sampling Rate connector 1 m USB cable 1 m Lightning cable 44 1 48 kHz Mute Switch Attenuation 1 1 Pa 94 dB SPL Yes Frequency Response ini 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Mounting Stand Geen Built in Certifications Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
10. selected in your software MV51 is plugged in but the volume meter does not register a signal Edit the privacy setting for the iOS device under SETTINGS gt PRIVACY gt MICROPHONE to give the recording application permission to use the microphone Device not working with USB hub The MV51 requires 250 mA per port Check USB hub documentation for current port specification System Requirements and Compatibility Windows USB 2 0 Macintosh e USB 2 0 e iOS 8 0 0S 7 0 iPhone 5 iPhone 5c iPhone 5s iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus e Dt gen iPad 4th gen iPad Air iPad Air 2 iOS iPhone iPod Touch iPad iPad Mini Windows 7 and Windows 8 e Minimum RAM 64 MB OS X Lion 10 7 OS X Mountain Lion 10 8 OS X Mavericks 10 9 OS X Yosemite 10 10 e Minimum RAM 64 MB Furnished Accessories 1 m USB cable AMV USB 1 m Lightning cable AMV LTG 5 8 to 3 8 Euro Threaded Adapter 9542050 iPad Mini 1st gen e iPad Mini 2nd gen iPad Mini 3rd gen Specifications MFi Certified Adjustable Gain Range Stand Adapter Yes 0 to 36 dB 5 8 27 thread mount standard mic DSP Modes Presets Sensitivity stand mount Speech Singing Acoustic Loud Flat 39 dBFS Pa at 1 kHz 1 2 Housing Transducer Type Maximum SPL all metal construction Electret Condenser 25 mm 130 dB SPL 2 Net Weight Polar Pattern Headphone Output 574 7 g 20 2702 Unidirecti
11. the Audio Midi Settings panel 2 Select the Shure MV51 device 3 Click on Input to adjust the gain using the slider ann Audio Devices H Built in Microphone Shure MV51 A Built in Output Clock source Default H E EE output il os Source Default Format 44100 0 Hz 2ch 24bit integer volume Value df Mute Thu Mac audio settings panel 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 Peak Levels The target range for peak levels on a typical meter is between 12 and 6 dB Listening Through Headphones The MV51 is equipped with a headphone jack to allow you to monitor audio from the computer and microphone The signal is an equal blend of the direct microphone signal and audio playback from the computer The benefit of this feature is that the headphone settings are conveniently located They are easily accessed through the MV51 touch panel To adjust the amount of playback audio in this mix use the computer or DAW mixer settings 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 Sampling Rate and Bit Depth Sample Rate and Bit Depth s
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