MXL USB.009 - Manual (Page 3)

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● Protective case
● One MXL ® USB.009
microphone
● A 10-foot USB 2.0
high speed cable
● A desktop microphone stand
● Microphone stand mount
adapter
● Owners manual
● Microphone applications guide
Unpack Your Microphone
Begin by examining the contents of your MXL ® USB.009 kit.
You should have the following components:
LED
Gain
Control
Mix
Control
Headphones
Level
Headphones
Output
USB Jack
(On bottom)
Getting Familiar With Your Microphone
Blue Power LED
The capsule is illuminated by a
bright blue LED when the microphone
is connected to USB power and
functioning correctly.
USB Connection
The square end of the USB cable
plugs in here. The microphone is
setup to be backwards compatible
with USB 1.1 and 2.0. It is not recom-
mended to plug the microphone into
a hub, as this could potentially limit
the power and audio bandwidth the
microphone needs to operate.
Gain Control
Use this variable knob to control the
record level of the microphone into the
computer. This control changes the
analog signal before A/D converter.
Mix Control
The Mix control provides a balance
between computer playback and the
live microphone signal. This variable
knob has a center detent denoting an
even balance. When the knob is fully
left, only the direct microphone signal
will be present in the headphones.
Likewise, when the knob is all the way
right, the computer playback will be
all that is heard.
Headphones Level
A variable knob provides an overall
volume control for stereo headphones.
Always turn this knob all the way
counterclockwise before using the
microphone. Slowly bring the
volume up while listening to yourself
or recorded material to find the
correct level.
Headphone Output
1/8-inch stereo headphone input
accepts most headphones.
Maximum headphone volume
will vary by manufacturer and
model, so care should always be
exercised when plugging in.
Using the Supplied Desktop Microphone Stand
1. Screw the microphone stand mount to the desktop stand & place it on a flat
surface.
3. 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. Adjustments can be made to the angle of the microphone by loosening the
thumbscrew on the side of the stand adapter.
5. 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.