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C and thank you for purchasing the MXL® USB.009 microphone. With up to 24-bit, 96 kHz recording capability, and 114 dB dynamic range, you will be able to achieve the highest level of sonic detail while maintaining the simplest of recording setups. The latest advances in digital technology, along with years of research, have enabled MXL®’s engineering team to produce the audio quality normally found in expensive, high-end multichannel computer interfaces within the body of this microphone.
Unpack Your Microphone Using the Supplied Desktop Microphone Stand Begin by examining the contents of your MXL® USB.009 kit. You should have the following components: 1. Screw the microphone stand mount to the desktop stand & place it on a flat surface. ● Protective case ● A desktop microphone stand ● One MXL® USB.009 microphone ● Microphone stand mount adapter 3.
Connecting the Microphone to Your Computer (Windows) 2. Select Sounds and Audio Devices. The MXL® USB.009 microphone will operate with both USB 2.0 (high speed USB) and USB 1.1 data buses. We recommend you connect your microphone directly to the computer’s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub. USB hubs have been known to interfere with the performance of various USB devices. PLEASE NOTE: Audio and video recording can be very taxing to a computer’s resources.
4. To adjust the output volume from the computer click on the Volume button under Sound playback. * You will notice the volume control under sound recording is grayed out. This is because the volume control is on the front of the microphone. 5. The master volume output can be changed by moving the Speaker fader up or down. Initial Setup with Windows Vista 1. To select the MXL® USB.009 microphone as the default audio device, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Sound icon.
3. Select the Playback tab. Highlight the speaker icon labeled as MXL® USB.009 and click Set Default. To make further adjustments to the playback settings, double-click on the speaker icon labeled MXL® USB.009. 5. To set the MXL® USB.009 microphone as the default input, select the Recording tab in the Sound window. Highlight the microphone icon labeled MXL® USB.009 and click Set Default. To make further adjustments to the recording settings, double-click on the microphone icon labeled MXL® USB.009. 4.
Connecting the Microphone to Your Mac 2. Click on the Sound icon. As is the case with a Windows PC, the MXL® USB.009 microphone will operate with both USB 2.0 (high speed USB) and USB 1.1 data buses. All current Macs operate with USB 2.0. We recommend you connect your microphone directly to the computer’s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub. USB hubs have been known to interfere with the performance of various USB devices.
4. Next click on the Output tab and select the device named MXL® USB.009. You will notice that the output volume is grayed out. This is because the volume control is located on the front of the microphone. A. By selecting the MXL® USB.009 as the “Default Input” the microphone will automatically be selected as the input the next time it is plugged in. 5. Further adjustments to the sample rate and bit-depths can be found in the Audio Midi Setup (Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Audio Midi Setup.
Software Tips Computer Audio Tips: • Audio recording can be very taxing on your computer, so it is recommended that you close as many non-essential applications as possible. • In many cases, using an external dedicated hard drive for your audio sessions can dramatically improve track count and performance. • Recording at 24-bit, 44.1 kHz is the recommended setting for most audio projects to conserve disk space. This will produce great, professional sounding recordings.
Recording Tips Sound won’t record from microphone While it is important to record at a loud enough volume to hear the performance over any background noise, keep in mind that with multitrack recording, each track will eventually be added together (summed) into a final Left and Right stereo mix. Since this summing increases the level of the final signal, tracks should be recorded with a fair amount of space between your maximum signal level and the OdB clipping level (this is called headroom).
Marshall Electronics 1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 www.mxlmics.com Warranty Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for three years from date of purchase. Should you encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will be necessary for any warranty claim.
