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Adjusting Microphone Level
Microphone level (gain) typically does not need
adjustment when using the appropriate preset
mode. However, if you hear distortion or the
audio is too low, adjust the microphone level
in the Audio or Sound control panel of your
computer or recording device.
Keep the following in mind:
• Set the microphone level before adjusting
headphone volume.
• The headphone volume does not affect the
signal level sent to the computer.
• Use the thumbwheel on the microphone to
adjust headphone volume to a comfortable
level. Do not change microphone gain to
adjust the headphone volume.
Mac audio settings panel
Adjusting Headphone Level
The headphone monitoring level is affected
by the device and the computer settings level.
Raise your computer volume and easily adjust
headphones through the MV5 thumbwheel.
Headphone Volume
Microphone Level
Computer Volume Level
Accessing the Control Panel
Windows
1. Open the sound control panel and select the
Recording tab.
2. Open the Shure MV5 device.
3. Under the Levels tab, adjust the gain level
using the slider.
Mac
®
1. Open the Audio Midi Settings panel.
2. Select the Shure MV5 device.
3. Click on Input to adjust the gain using
the slider.
Input Meter Level
If your digital audio workstation or recording
software has input meters, adjust the
microphone level so it peaks between -12 and -6
dB. Otherwise, simply listen to the audio to make
sure it is loud enough and not distorting.
db
L
R
-30
-20
-15
-10
-7
-5
-3
-2
-1
0
Peak Levels
The target range for peak levels on a typical
meter is between -12 and -6 dB.
Listening Through
Headphones
The headphone jack provides an equal blend
of the direct microphone signal and audio
playback from the computer. This allows you to
conveniently adjust the headphone volume for
both with one control, the thumbwheel on the
MV5. To adjust the amount of playback audio
relative to the direct microphone signal, use 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 for comfortable monitoring.