MXL USB.009 - Manual (Page 10)

FAQ & Troubleshooting
No Sound from Microphone Check USB connection, gain knob setting, mix
knob setting and headphone level.
No Blue LED Check USB connection. Make sure mic is
getting enough power by trying a different
USB port. Try a different USB Cable.
Bad/Distorted Sound from Check to see that the gain is not too
Microphone high, based on the volume of the sound
source you are recording.
Recorded sound isn’t the Check to make sure your sample rates and
correct pitch when played back bit-depths agree within your project settings
and audio properties. This may require
contacting the software manufacturer.
I hear Clicks and Pops when Check to make sure your sample rates and
I play audio back bit-depths agree within your project settings
and audio properties. This may require
contacting the software manufacturer.
Sound won’t playback Check that you have set up your computer
from the computer according to the “Using Your MXL ® USB.009”
section in this manual. Make sure that MXL
USB.009 is setup to be the default audio
output. If your audio program was open
before plugging in the microphone, you may
need to close and re-open the program.
Recording Tips
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). In addition, this will greatly benefit
the use of any effects or other signal processing you wish to add later.
Sound won’t record Check that you have set up your computer
from microphone according to the “Using Your MXL ® USB.009”
section in this manual. Make sure that MXL ®
USB.009 is setup to be the default audio input.
Check the settings in the in your recording
application.
Playback isn’t Make sure the volume settings within
loud enough your computer are turned up, headphones
are plugged in, headphone level control is
at a nominal level and the mix control
isn’t all the way to the left.
Can I plug speakers into Yes, you can use the 1/8-inch headphone
the mic? jack to feed external speakers, but please
make sure to keep the headphone level
down so as not to damage any equipment.
What is this microphone best With the MXL ® USB.009 you can record
intended for? anything you can think of with
professional quality. Many people have
found it very useful for acoustic
instruments, voice, ensemble recording,
podcasting, music demos and
broadcasting including voice-overs.
Where can I go for The MXL website is
more information? www.mxlmics.com. There you will find
our other products, technical support
information and other resources.
Will this microphone make me We certainly hope so!
a superstar?
For More Information
For additional information about your MXL USB microphone, how to contact
technical support, as well as information on other products manufactured by MXL,
please visit us online at www.mxl-usb.com.
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