Shure MV51 User Guide

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Monitoring with the MOTIV Device

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back audio level relative to the direct microphone signal level, adjust 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 on the device for comfortable 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 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 illu-

minate

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

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trol panel of the computer, are consistent with the sample rate and bit depth selected in your

software.

MV51 is plugged in, but

the volume meter does not

Edit the privacy setting for the iOS device under SETTINGS > PRIVACY > 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specifi-

cation.

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