Instructions

Microphone Overview

The MV7 features a dynamic capsule with a cardioid pattern, which uses Voice Isolation Technology to pick up sound directly in front of the microphone.

  • Passive XLR output: Connect to XLR mixers and interfaces.
    Note: XLR audio is not affected by software settings.

  • 3.5mm monitor output: Connect to headphones and earphones

  • Micro-B USB: Use the included USB-A and USB-C cable to connect to your computer

Tripod Mounting

  1. Unfold the tripod stand fully and place it on your desk or table

  2. Screw the MV7 onto the stand (rotating clockwise) until you feel resistance. Be careful not to screw the microphone on too tightly.e.

Connect Your MV7

  1. Plug the included Micro-B USB cable into your MV7.

  2. Connect the other end of the Micro-B USB cable to your computer.

  3. Plug your headphones into the monitor output.

Quick Recording Setup

  1. Use the correct cable to plug the microphone into your computer. The LEDs on the MV7 will pulse when the connection is made.

  2. Download Quicktime Player 

  3. Select File > New Audio Recording 

  4. Check audio levels and adjust microphone settings.
    Manually adjust microphone gain or select Auto Level Mode for worry free audio setup. See the "Advanced Mic Settings" topic for information on advanced features.

  5. Hit Record when you are ready!

  6. Hit stop and save when you are done!

Touch Panel Interface

  1. LED bar Displays microphone and headphone level. The LED color indicates which level is being displayed or adjusted.

    • Green: Microphone level

    • Orange: Headphone level

    • Green/Orange: Monitor Mix blend level

  2. Mute Button Press to mute and unmute the microphone.

  3. Volume Control Slider Adjust microphone or headphone level by swiping your finger several times up and down the control surface.

  4. Monitor Toggle Press the mode/headphone button to toggle between microphone (green) and headphone (orange) volume controls. Long press to activate monitor mix controls (both green and orange). Another long press to return to separate microphone and headphone volume controls.

  5. Lock Indicator Displays whether the settings lock is on or off. Settings lock prevents changes to microphone settings from accidental touches. When Lock mode is on, the microphone settings screen is grayed out on the desktop application.