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Adjusting Microphone Level
Microphone level (gain) typically does not need adjustment when using
the appropriate preset mode. However, if you hear distortion or the au-
dio is too low, adjust the microphone level in the Audio or Sound control
panel of your computer or recording device.
Keep the following in mind:
• Set the microphone level before adjusting headphone volume.
• The headphone volume does not affect the signal level sent to the
computer.
• Use the thumbwheel on the microphone to adjust headphone volume
to a comfortable level. Do not change microphone gain to adjust the
headphone volume.
Adjusting Headphone Level
The headphone monitoring level is affected by the device and the
computer settings level. Raise your computer volume and easily adjust
headphones through the MV5 thumbwheel.
Headphone Volume
Microphone Level
Accessing the Control Panel
Windows
a. Open the sound control panel and select the Recording tab.
b. Open the Shure MV5 device.
c. Under the Levels tab, adjust the gain level using the slider.
Mac
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a. Open the Audio Midi Settings panel.
b. Select the Shure MV5 device.
c. Click on Input to adjust the gain using the slider.
Mac audio settings panel
Input Meter Level
If your digital audio workstation or recording software has input me-
ters, 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 con-
veniently adjust the headphone volume for both with one control, the
thumbwheel on the MV5. To adjust the amount of playback audio rel-
ative to the direct microphone signal, use the computer or DAW mixer
settings.
Computer Volume Level Tip: When first connecting the microphone to your computer, make
sure to raise the volume level in the sound control panel of the comput-
er for a strong audio signal. Then adjust headphone level for comfort-
able monitoring.
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.
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 micro-
phone settings, found in the sound control panel of the computer, match
with the sample rate and bit depth selected in your software.
db
-30 -20 -15
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Peak Levels
The target range for peak levels on a typical meter is between -12
and -6 dB.
-3 -2 0
-7 -5 -1
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