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Tap to access the MOTIV equalizer. Equalization changes are displayed in the equalizer image.
EQ persists between preset mode changes.
Placement
This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases. Keep in mind that there are many effective ways to record
a given source. Experiment with microphone placement and settings to find what works best.
Podcast and Voice Recording
Set the microphone to the Voice mode. Speak directly into the front of the microphone, 2-12 inches (5-30 cm) away. Speaking
closertothemicrophoneresultsinmorebassresponse,similartovoicesonaradiobroadcast.Makeadditionalgainadjust
ments if necessary.
Music, Singing, and Acoustic Instruments
Tocaptureacousticsources,suchassinging,acousticguitar,softpercussion,orothermusicalinstruments,useaclosemicro
phone placement. Start with Instrument mode for best results.
Aimthemicrophonedirectlyatthesoundsource.Forasinglesource,suchasastringinstrumentoravocalist,placethemi
crophone6to12inches(15to30cm)away.Forasmallgrouporaperformerwhoissingingandplayinganinstrumentsimul
taneously, use a distance of 2 to 10 feet (0.6m to 3 m). Placing the microphone farther away results in more ambient room
sound. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Bands and Louder Sources
To record a band with drums, amplified instruments, or any other loud sources, start with Instrument mode for best results. Aim
the microphone towards the group at a distance of 6 to 15 feet (1.83 to 4.6 m). Placement of the microphone depends on the
size of the room, number of people, and instrument volume. If possible, walk around the room and listen to find where it sounds
best. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
For a single electric guitar amplifier, aim the microphone towards the center of the speaker at a distance of 0 to 18 inches (0 to
45 cm).
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