MIKEY digital USER GUIDE
UP CLOSE WITH MIKEY D. 1 Recording Side 2 Pivoting Head F E AT URES 3 Sensitivity Selector Switch 4 Sensitivity Switch Indicator Lights 5 Connector for iPhone or iPad 6 Stereo Microphones (internal) 7 3.
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MIKEY DIGITAL IS COMPATIBLE WITH: 4 • iPhone 5s • iPhone 5c • iPhone 5 • iPod Touch (5th Gen) • iPad (4th Gen) • iPad Mini
QUICK START GUIDE Connect Mikey Digital to the bottom of your iPhone or iPad, with the Blue logo facing up (the same direction as your device’s screen). Once Mikey is plugged in, a green LED will illuminate to alert you that Mikey is connected and is receiving power from your device. Once Mikey is ready to use, only the LED that corresponds to the selected gain setting will illuminate green. Select your desired application from your device and begin recording.
CONGRATULATIONS 6 on your purchase of Mikey Digital from Blue Microphones. It’s never been easier to record anytime, anywhere. Mikey Digital is perfect for capturing everything around you, from live music and audio for video lectures, interviews, and voice notes to live music and field recordings.
Mikey Digital incorporates the same great analog audio components, and compact, portable size found in the original Mikey and combines it with the latest in digital audio conversion technology, for high quality sound with the latest generation of mobile devices. Mikey Digital allows you to use it in a traditional plug-and-play mode, or it can utilize features and controls that can be accessed via compatible recording applications found on iTunes.
sensitivity selector Mikey Digital utilizes a unique sensitivity selection switch to help maximize the quality of all your recordings. This means you can set Mikey to record everything from the faintest sound to extremely loud sources without losing audio fidelity, all with the simple slide of the three-position Sensitivity Switch.
Loud • Perfect for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, sporting events, parties, or, say, a monster truck rally. The loud setting is fixed for sources in the 100-130dB range and will not change sensitivity for quieter sources. Auto Mode • Auto Mode is perfect for most volume sources like speaking voices in interviews or meetings, or soft instruments like the violin or acoustic guitar.
overload (clipping) indicator Mikey Digital features a built-in visual overload indicator that will help you make sure that you’re capturing the best recording possible. When the electronic circuit inside Mikey is receiving signal nearing the point of distortion, all three LEDs on Mikey’s frontside will flash RED to indicate that the microphone is overloading (NOTE: The LEDs will flash RED regardless of what mode Mikey is in, Stand-alone or App Controlled).
recording session. You can also use the port to charge your device with a standard USB cable when Mikey is not in use. Please note that Mikey’s USB connector does not support the Sync function within iTunes, or any other programs, and is intended for power transfer only. 3.5mm stereo input port Mikey Digital also features a 3.5mm (1/8") input so that you can record the audio output from a range of devices directly into your iPhone or iPad.
For most devices, such as electric guitars, MP3 players or recording decks, move Mikey’s level adjustment switch to the Auto position. Mikey’s automatic gain control circuit will be able to adjust most sound sources accordingly to achieve nominal gain, however, additional adjustments can be made using the output level control (volume) of the device from which you are recording.
playback with Mikey You can listen to your recordings directly on your iPhone or iPad. When Mikey is attached to an iPhone or iPad, the audio you record will playback through the device’s internal speaker. Simply connect your headphones to the device and play back your recordings. Blue recommends listening to playback through your headphones to experience your recordings with full dynamic range and accuracy.
positioning Mikey Mikey Digital’s stereo microphones are located on the front face of the unit, on the same side as the Blue logo. When recording, direct the logo side of Mikey toward the sound source you want to capture. Mikey’s unique head swivels around 230 degrees, with seven locking detent positions to provide for maximum flexibility and usability, allowing you to position Mikey’s front (Blue logo side) towards the sound source.
Rotate Mikey’s head down and away from your device’s screen and set on a surface while recording Leave Mikey’s head straight to hold in hand or place in pocket while recording Position Mikey’s head all the way down to record stereo audio while recording video with the rear facing camera Position Mikey’s head up and set on a surface while recording 15
Mikey Digital with applications Mikey Digital will work directly with any of the numerous recording applications available for your device. As there are new applications and features being released all the time, we recommend you check out Blue’s website: www.bluemic.com/mikeydigital for the latest news, compatibility information, and tips.
troubleshooting Mikey Digital does not activate when plugged into my iPhone or iPad. • Verify that you are using a compatible device: You can check your iPhone generation information at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939 • Disconnect and re-connect Mikey to verify that you have securely connected Mikey to the Apple device • Check that your Apple device battery has a full-charge for optimal performance Recording quality is poor or clipping.
Recording stutters or is interrupted. • Verify that you have updated your Apple device to the latest firmware All of my Voice Memos have been deleted from my device. • Once you have connected your iPhone or iPad to your computer and have transferred your Voice Memos into iTunes, your device, by default will remove your recently exported memos from its Voice Memos menu and save them to a special playlist, which can be found by navigating on your iPhone or iPad to the device icon>Playlists>Voice Memos.
that the audio isn’t distorted in the first place by listening to the original source. Make sure that Mikey Digital’s level adjustment switch is in the Auto position. Next, turn the volume down on the source device (i.e. the device whose output is connected to Mikey via its 3.5mm input) until distortion is no longer evident in the recording. Most output devices will record best when outputting to Mikey at normal (middle of the range) volumes.
www.bluemic.com Warranty Blue Microphones warrants its hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of original retail purchase, provided the purchase was made from an authorized Blue Microphones dealer. This warranty is void if the equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, maladjusted, suffers excessive wear, or is serviced by any parties not authorized by Blue Microphones.
