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MV5

Digital Condenser Microphone

The Shure digital condenser microphone, MV5, user guide.

Version: 3 (2019-H)

MV5 Digital Condenser Microphone

General Description

The Shure MV5 microphone connects directly to a computer or mobile device over a USB or Lightning connection. Ideal for

home recording or podcasting, the MV5 features preset voice and instrument record modes for fast, easy configuration.

Features

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Convenient, Compact Design: This sleek and durable microphone mounts on the Shure MV5 desktop stand or any

stand with a 1/4" threaded adapter.

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Plug and Play: The MV5 automatically becomes the active audio device when plugged into a USB or Lightning compati

ble device.

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Preset Modes: Minimize setup time with preset DSP modes designed to adjust your gain, equalization and compression

for a variety of applications.

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Quick Setup

1.

Connect the microphone to a computer or mobile device. Use the appropriate cable (USB or Lightning).

The Green status LED indicates a successful connection.

Note: When using apps like Voice Memo, the LED will not light until Record is engaged.

2.

Confirm that the MV5 is the selected audio device.

Most computers and mobile devices automatically detect the MV5 and assign it as the primary audio device. If your

computer settings default to another device, open the sound control panel and select the MV5. To quickly verify that the

device is recognized, plug headphones into the MV5 audio output and play an audio track. If you can hear sound, the

microphone is functioning properly.

Note: When the MV5 is assigned as the audio device, all monitoring and playback from the recording software goes to the headphone output of the

MV5.

3.

Use the MODE button to select the preset mode that fits your application.

If the audio is too quiet or causes distortion, gain can be manually configured. However, the modes typically do not re

quire additional gain adjustments. Refer to the "Adjusting Microphone Level" topic in this guide for details.

4.

In your recording application, select the MV5 as the input source.

See your software user guide for information on assigning input sources.

5.

Record.

The microphone is ready to use!

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Connections and Controls

① Mode Selection Button

Press to switch between preset modes

② Mute Button

Press to mute the microphone input

③ Headphone Volume Control

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Adjusts the headphone volume

④ Headphone Output

Plug in any headphones with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) connector

⑤ Micro USB Port

Use the appropriate cable (USB or Lightning) to connect the MV5 to a computer or mobile device

⑥ Voice Mode

The LED indicator illuminates when this mode is selected

⑦ Status Indicator

LED Behavior Status

Green Active USB or Lightning connection

Flashing Red (all 3 LEDs) Muted

⑧ Instrument Mode

The LED indicator illuminates when this mode is selected

Note: Flat Mode is engaged when both mode LEDs are off.

Preset Modes

Three selectable modes adjust settings for gain, equalization, and dynamics to bring out the best sound characteristics for your

recording needs.

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Mode Application Characteristics

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Voice

Instrument

Flat

Use for speech or vocals

in podcasting or musical

applications

Best for acoustic instru

ments and live music ap

plications

Suited for any application

Equalization to emphasize clarity and fullness, and gentle compression to keep

levels consistent. A de-esser reduces sibilance (the harsh sound that occurs

when words with an "S" are spoken).

Transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and bring quiet pas

sages forward. Equalization emphasizes detail and gives an overall natural

sound.

A completely unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings

used). Adds flexibility when processing the audio after recording.

Advanced Mic Settings

After selecting the preset mode, finetune your sound with limiter, compressor, and equalizer settings. These settings are re

tained in the microphone when using other audio and video recording applications.

Limiter

Toggle the limiter on or off to prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recording.

Compressor

Choose no compression, or select light or heavy compression to control volume when your sound source is dynamic. Quiet

signals are boosted and loud signals are lowered.

Equalizer

Change the preset modes to hear the DSP changes, and use the equalizer to boost or cut bands of frequencies to improve

sound clarity.

Note: Equalization within presets will not be displayed. However, the EQ icon in the advanced settings status bar indicates user-selected equalization.

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