•Broadcasting •Narration •Field Recording •Music Demos •Live Sound Effects •Podcasting •Multimedia MXL USB.007 Mic Manual Stereo Gold Diaphragm USB Condenser Mic It’s like having a great studio in a mic Where Great Recordings Begin CD Quality Demo Tracks are available for download at www.MXL-USB.
Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL USB.007 which uses two gold diaphragm capsules in an X/Y pattern for stereo recording. MXL microphones are the result of world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities. They are designed to provide you with outstanding performance and exceptional value. While we encourage you to review this entire manual, there are a few key points about handling this microphone that we want you to familiarize yourself with right from the start.
. While holding the microphone upright and firmly in one hand, secure the 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. 4. Select File - Properties. It should look like Figure #3.
6. In the Attributes drop down Window, select 44.100 kHz, 16-Bit, Stereo as shown in Figure #5. PLEASE NOTE: Each new recording made with this basic sound recording utility will require you to re-select the 44.1 kHz sample rate. Sound Recorder defaults to the 8 kHz Mono setting, which produces unwanted noise. You are now ready to use the recording application of your choice.
4. Next, click on the Sound icon in the Hardware group as shown in Figure #8 below. 7. By watching the movements of the Input level meter in this window, you can now see that the MXL USB microphone is working as you speak into it. This setting will be saved as the default input whenever the microphone is plugged in. Setting the MXL USB mic to record in Garage Band 1. Open Garage Band.
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 Figure #13 below. Figure #11 5. Click OK 6. To select an audio input source for Garage Band, click on Garage Band from the top menu bar and select Preferences as shown in Figure #12 below. Figure #13 8. You will then be asked if you really want to change the driver. Select Yes. The computer will then say it is initializing the audio driver.
® Marshall Electronics 1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 http://www.mxl-usb.com Warranty Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year 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.
