User's Manual

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ongratulations on your purchase of the MXL Tempo USB

microphone. 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.

MXL USB mics are professional quality, cardioid

condenser studio microphones designed speciﬁcally

for recording, podcasting, and video chats. Unlike

microphones designed for live performance or dynamic

model microphones, this instrument requires careful

handling. Hence, you should observe the following:

ALWAYS: Handle the microphone carefully, avoiding

sudden shocks such as dropping or bumping

the microphone into other objects.

ALWAYS: Maintain a distance of approximately 4 – 6

inches when speaking or 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 on the back of the microphone located

next to the headphone jack will tell you it’s on

and that the correct side is facing you.

NEVER: Blow into the microphone to check if it’s

working. The RED LED on the back of the

microphone located next to the headphone jack

will tell you it’s on and that the correct side is

facing you.

By following these few basic handling procedures, you can

expect a long and trouble-free relationship with your new

microphone. Again, thank you for your purchase of this

outstanding MXL microphone.

A Little Background Information

MXL condenser microphones use what is known as

a cardioid pickup pattern, which is more sensitive to

sound waves arriving at the front of the microphone as

opposed to those arriving from the sides or rear. This

microphone beneﬁts from being a USB (Universal Serial

Bus) device—meaning this is a plug and play microphone