Preset Modes - Shure MV51 Guia Del Usuario

Touch Panel Interface Controls
① 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.
② LED bar
Displays microphone and headphone level. The LED color indicates
the level being displayed or adjusted.
- Green: Microphone level
- Orange: Headphone level
③ Mute Button
Press to mute and unmute the microphone.
④ Mode Selector
Press to select preset mode.
⑤ Headphone Volume Selector
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).

Preset Modes

Five selectable modes optimize settings for equalization and compres-
sion to match your recording needs. Set your volume level and scroll
through the modes to find which setting sounds best. The preset set-
tings will not affect the microphone level.
Mode Icon Application
Speech Use for speech in podcasting
Singing Use to capture solo or group vocal
performances
Quiet and Suited for acoustic instruments and quiet mu-
Acoustic sic applications
Music
Loud Music Use when recording a band or other loud
or Band sources
Flat A completely unprocessed signal (no equal-
ization or compression settings used). Use
when processing the audio after recording.
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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 set-
tings 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 voic-
es on a radio broadcast. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
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 addi-
tional gain adjustments if necessary.
Bands and Loud Sources
To record a band with drums or amplified instruments, aim the micro-
phone 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.
2-12 in
(5-30 cm)
6-15 ft
(2-4 m)