USB.
MXL USB.006 User Manual singing into the microphone. You are encouraged to use a pop filter for added protection of the sensitive capsule and to shield the instrument from saliva and sudden bursts of air. NEVER: Tap the microphone to check if it’s working. The RED LED behind the microphone’s protective grill will tell you it’s on and that the correct side is facing you. Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL USB.006 which uses a large gold diaphragm capsule for added warmth.
MXL USB.006 User Manual We’ve already mentioned the importance of proper handling, but should you find yourself recording an outdoor performance, you would be well advised to use a windscreen as protection for your microphone. Unpack Your Microphone: Begin by examining the contents of your MXL USB kit. You should have the following components: • • • • • • • Protective vinyl travel case One MXL USB.006 microphone A 10-foot USB 2.
MXL USB.006 Setup microphone to the desktop stand by screwing the black mounting ring into the microphone’s base. The microphone should now sit securely in the desktop stand. 4. At this point, attach the end of the USB cable that matches the microphone’s connector. The other end of the cable will connect to your computer’s USB port. Connecting the Microphone to Your Computer (Windows) The MXL USB.006 microphone will operate with both USB 2.0 (high speed USB) and USB 1.1 data buses.
MXL USB.006 Setup 2. Select Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Click on the Audio tab and select USB audio CODEC as the default device for sound Recording. Note the Volume button is grayed out. To adjust the gain of the MXL USB.006 microphone use the three position gain switch located on the back of the microphone. Click Apply for these changes to take effect.
MXL USB.006 Setup 2. Double click the Sound icon. Your Windows XP computer is now set up to use the MXL USB.006. Some recording applications will require additional settings to be changed within the program. Please see your recording software manual for proper setup. Initial Setup with Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. To select the MXL USB.006 as the default audio input device, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel. 3.
MXL USB.006 Setup doing this it will seem as though your computer no longer has any audio output. To fix this select the Playback tab. Highlight your standard soundcard/audio device used for audio playback and click the Set Default button. Your Windows Vista/Windows 7 computer is now set up to use the MXL USB.006. Some recording applications will require additional settings to be changed within the program. Please see your recording software manual for proper setup.
MXL USB.006 Setup Apple icon in the upper left hand of the screen and select System Preferences as shown the figure below. 5. After opening the Sound dialog screen, there will be three tabs at the top of the window, select the Input tab by clicking on it. 6. Then select the USB Audio Codec as the device for sound input as shown in 4. Next, click on the Sound icon in the Hardware group as shown in the figure below. 7.
MXL USB.006 Setup Setting the MXL USB mic to record in Garage Band 1. Open Garage Band. This application will be found in either the Dock Bar or by opening the Apple Finder, clicking on Applications and/or opening Garage Band. 2. Garage Band opens with the default project “My Song”. Refer to Garage Band’s user manual to change the default project. 3. “My Song” opens with one software instrument track.
MXL USB.006 Warranty 7. Then select the Audio/MIDI icon in the top row. From the drop down menu under Audio Input, select the USB Audio Codec as shown in the figure below. PLEASE NOTE: As long as the microphone is plugged in when Garage Band is started, the audio input source settings in Garage Band will be saved until you change them again, even if you close the program or start a new project.
MXL USB.006 MXL Microphones The Professional Audio Division of Marshall Electronics El Segundo, CA Phone 310 333-0606 | 800 800-0688 www.mxlmics.com | sales@mxlmics.
