USB MICROPHONE
MV51
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© 2015 Shure Incorporated 27A24501 (Rev. 2)
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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.
Quick Setup
Kickstand End Cap
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 selected 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.
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Touch Panel Interface Controls
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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
Mute Button
Press to mute and unmute the microphone.
Mode Selector
Press to select preset mode.
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 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.
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Application |
Speech |
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Use for speech in podcasting |
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Singing |
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Use to capture solo or group vocal performances |
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Quiet and |
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Suited for acoustic instruments and quiet music applications |
Acoustic |
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Music |
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Loud Music |
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Use when recording a band or other loud sources |
or Band |
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Flat |
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A completely unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings |
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used). Use when processing the audio after recording. |
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