PRO-1B USB Microphone • Mac & PC Compatible
C on your purchase of the MXL PRO-1B 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.
Connecting the Microphone to Your Computer (Windows) 2. Select Sounds and Audio Devices. The MXL PRO-1B USB microphone will operate with both USB 2.0 (high speed USB) and USB 1.1 data buses. We recommend you connect your microphone directly to the computer’s USB port as opposed to using a USB hub. USB hubs have been known to interfere with the performance of various USB devices. PLEASE NOTE: Audio and video recording can be very taxing to a computer’s resources.
. To adjust the headphone volume click on the Volume button under Sound playback. 7. To adjust the volume of the microphone signal that goes to the computer and is recorded, click on the Volume button under sound recording. Figure #5 5. The master volume can be changed by moving the Speaker fader up or down. 8. Adjust the level by moving the Microphone fader up or down. The gain of the microphone is very sensitive. For most applications the gain will be set towards the bottom of the fader. 6.
Initial Setup with Windows Vista/Windows 7 1. To select the PRO-1B USB microphone as the default audio device, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel. 4. Click on the tab labeled Levels. The volume of the headphones can be adjusted by moving the fader labeled as Speakers. To adjust the volume of the microphone signal directly to the headphones adjust the Microphone fader (this does not affect the volume of the microphone signal being recorded). Then click OK. 2. Double click the Sound icon. 3.
. Click on the tab labeled Levels and adjust the Microphone fader. The gain of the microphone is very sensitive. For most applications the fader will be set towards the left. 3. Click on the Output tab then select the device named USB Audio CODEC. You can adjust the headphone volume by moving the fader labeled Output volume. To make adjustments to the sample rate and bit depth, click on the tab labeled Advanced and select the appropriate setting in the drop down menu.
1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 www.mxlmics.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.
