Shure Headphones MVi User Manual

DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE  
MVi  
USER GUIDE  
Le Guide de l’Utilisateur  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Guia del Usuario  
Guida dell’Utente  
Manual do Usuário  
Руководство пользователя  
Gebruikershandleiding  
日本語  
사용자 가이드  
繁體中文  
用戶指南  
Panduan Pengguna  
© 2015 Shure Incorporated  
27A24502 (Rev. 1)  
Printed in U.S.A.a  
 
Digital Audio Interface  
MVi  
The Shure MVi is a compact digital audio interface used to connect a microphone, guitar, or other instrument to a computer or mobile device. Audio  
and power are delivered through a single USB or Lightning® connection to provide a simple and portable recording solution. The MVi headphone  
output delivers the microphone/instrument signal for real-time monitoring, in addition to audio from the computer for playback and overdubbing.  
Features  
• Easily adjust settings with the intuitive touch panel interface  
• Compatible with most iDevices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod) through Lightning® interface  
• Compatible with most computers, tablets and smart phones through USB interface  
• Sleek design includes all-metal housing for professional-grade durability  
• Headphone output allows real-time monitoring of the live signal and audio from the computer or device  
• Preset DSP modes include equalization and compression settings for specific applications  
Overview  
① USB connection  
The MicroUSB port on the MVi rear panel connects it to a computer or mobile device through a USB or Lightning connection. Both power and  
audio are passed through this connection.  
② Microphone or Instrument  
A microphone, instrument, or line source plugs into the combo XLR-¼" input.  
③ Headphone Monitoring  
Connect headphones to hear real-time audio from the microphone and audio playback from the computer.  
④ Controls  
The MVi touch-panel provides control of microphone gain, headphone level, and recording mode selection.  
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Quick Setup  
The MVi is compatible with most devices that have a USB or Lightning connector.  
1. Connect the MVi to a computer or mobile device. Use the appropriate cable (USB or Lightning).  
Drivers will be installed automatically. The touch panel illuminates to indicate a successful connection.  
2. The MVi is automatically assigned as the active audio device.  
If MVi is not the selected audio device, open the sound control panel and select the Shure MVi driver.  
3. Adjust the headphone volume on the MVi device driver.  
Open the Shure MVi driver from the sound control panel and raise the headphone volume from the playback or output tab.  
4. Plug a microphone or instrument into the input on the rear panel.  
The XLR/TRS combo input is compatible with microphones, guitars, instruments, and other line-level sources.  
Note: Condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. To turn on phantom power, press and hold the mute button for 3 seconds. The PHPWRLED on the  
rear panel illuminates when phantom power is activated.  
Caution: Never activate phantom power if using a ribbon microphone, as this may cause damage to the microphone.  
5. Use the MODEbutton to select the preset mode that fits your application and adjust the microphone gain to suit the application.  
If the audio is too quiet or causes distortion, adjust the gain manually. Refer to the "Adjusting Microphone Level" topic in this guide for more  
details.  
Note: When using the MVi, you can monitor and listen to playback through the device headphone output.  
6. Plug in headphones to monitor the real-time audio and playback.  
Pressing the headphone button changes to volume control slider to adjust the headphone volume (LEDs switch from green to orange when ad-  
justing headphone volume).  
Note: Do not use the gain adjustment to get more volume from the headphones.  
You are ready to record.  
Touch Panel Interface Controls  
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Touch Panel  
① Volume Control Slider  
⑤ Headphone Volume Selector  
Adjust microphone or headphone level by sliding your finger across  
the control surface.  
Press to select headphone level controls (orange LED bar). Then  
use the volume control slider to adjust headphone level. Press  
again to return to microphone level display (green LED bar).  
- Press the mode button to activate microphone level.  
- Press the headphone button to activate headphone volume.  
Rear Panel  
① Headphone output (3.5 mm)  
② LED bar  
Displays microphone and headphone level. The LED color indicates  
the level being displayed or adjusted.  
Connect headphones to monitor audio.  
- Green: Microphone level  
- Orange: Headphone level  
② Microphone/Instrument Input  
③ Mute Button  
Accepts an XLR or ¼" connection.  
Press to mute and unmute the microphone.  
③ Micro-USB Port  
④ Mode Selector  
Connects to a computer or mobile device with the appropriate cable.  
Press to select preset mode.  
④ Phantom Power Indicator  
Illuminates when active (press and hold mute for 3 seconds to  
switch on/off).  
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1/4" Instrument Input Mode  
Adjusting Microphone Level  
The MVi features a combination XLR and 1/4" TRS input. When a 1/4"  
input is inserted, the MVi automatically switches to Hi-Z (instrument)  
input mode and the flat mode icon illuminates.  
Select the correct preset mode for your recording application. If you  
hear distortion or the audio is too low, adjust the microphone level in the  
audio or sound control panel of your computer or recording device.  
While using the 1/4" input, the Mode Button toggles the input monitor on  
and off.  
Tips:  
• Set the microphone level before adjusting headphone volume.  
Mode LED on: Input monitoring is enabled  
Mode LED off: Input monitoring is disabled  
• The headphone volume does not affect the signal level sent to the  
computer.  
Use input monitoring when you want to hear the guitar input signal as  
you record. However, if you want to hear the guitar signal after it has  
been processed by the computer, such as amp emulators or effects  
plug-ins, then you would want to turn off input monitoring and monitor  
through the computer instead.  
• Use the volume slider on the front panel to adjust the microphone  
gain level.  
Note: The microphone gain control is independent of the preset modes. Set  
your microphone level and experiment with dynamic processing options via the  
preset modes.  
The MVi retains the last used settings, so the next time you plug in your  
instrument or power on the MVi, your previous setup loads.  
Adjusting Headphone Level  
Note: When a 1/4" input is inserted no other preset modes are  
available.  
The headphone monitoring level is affected by the MVi device level and  
the computer settings level. Raise your computer volume up and easily  
adjust headphones through the MVi touch panel headphone control.  
Accessing the Control Panel  
PC  
a. Open the sound control panel and select the Recording tab.  
b. Open the Shure MVi device.  
c. Under the Levels tab, adjust the volume using the slider.  
Mac®  
a. Open the Audio Midi Settings panel.  
Preset Modes  
b. Select the Shure MVi device.  
c. Click on Input to adjust the gain using the slider.  
Five selectable modes optimize settings for equalization and compres-  
sion to match your recording needs. Set your volume level and scroll  
through the modes to find which setting sounds best. The preset set-  
tings will not affect the microphone level.  
Mode  
Icon  
Application  
Speech  
Use for speech in podcasting  
Singing  
Use to capture solo or group vocal  
performances  
Quiet and  
Acoustic  
Music  
Suited for acoustic instruments and quiet  
music applications  
Mac audio settings panel  
Loud Music  
or Band  
Use when recording a band or other loud  
sources  
Input Meter Level  
Flat  
A completely unprocessed signal (no  
equalization or compression settings  
used). Use when processing the audio  
after recording.  
If your digital audio workstation or recording software has input me-  
ters, adjust the microphone level so it peaks between -12 and -6 dB.  
Otherwise, simply listen to the audio to make sure it is loud enough and  
not distorting.  
-20 -15  
-5  
-3 -2  
0
db -30  
-10  
-7  
-1  
L
R
Peak Levels  
The target range for peak levels on a typical meter is between -12  
and -6 dB.  
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Listening Through Headphones  
System Requirements and  
Compatibility  
The headphone jack provides an equal blend of the direct microphone  
signal and audio playback from the computer. This allows you to con-  
veniently adjust the headphone volume for both with one control on the  
MVi device touch panel. To adjust the amount of playback audio rela-  
tive to the direct microphone signal, use the computer or DAW mixer  
settings.  
Windows  
• Windows 7 and Windows 8  
• Minimum RAM = 64 MB  
• USB 2.0  
Macintosh  
• OS X Lion 10.7, OS X Mountain Lion 10.8,  
OS X Mavericks 10.9, OS X Yosemite  
10.10  
Tip: When first connecting the microphone to your computer, make  
sure to raise the volume level in the sound control panel of the comput-  
er for a strong audio signal. Then adjust headphone level for comfort-  
able monitoring.  
• Minimum RAM = 64 MB  
• USB 2.0  
iOS  
• iOS 8.0  
• iOS 7.0  
iPhone  
• iPhone 5  
• iPhone 5c  
• iPhone 5s  
• iPhone 6  
Sampling Rate and Bit Depth  
Sample Rate and Bit Depth settings are found in a drop down menu  
in the audio or sound control panel of your computer. You can adjust  
these variables to fit your needs. Select a lower sample rate for podcast  
recording, when it is important to have a smaller file for easy download.  
Select a higher sample rate for music and more dynamic recordings.  
• iPhone 6 Plus  
iPod Touch • 5th gen  
iPad  
• iPad 4th gen  
• iPad Air  
• iPad Air 2  
Tip: Record at a higher sample rate and bounce down to an M4A for a  
file with the highest sound quality at a manageable size.  
iPad Mini  
• iPad Mini 1st gen  
• iPad Mini 2nd gen  
• iPad Mini 3rd gen  
Tip for PC users: Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth micro-  
phone settings, found in the sound control panel of the computer, match  
with the sample rate and bit depth selected in your software.  
Furnished Accessories  
1 m USB cable AMV-USB  
1 m Lightning cable AMV-LTG  
Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
The display does  
not illuminate  
Make sure that the MVi is fully plugged in.  
Audio is too low  
Check the computer sound control panel settings. When first connecting the MVi to  
your computer, make sure to raise the computer volume level.  
Audio sounds bad Check the sound control panel of the computer to ensure that the MVi is fully  
plugged in and recognized.  
Audio is distorted  
Use the audio meter to ensure that volume peaks are within the target range. If  
level is reaching the red peak indicator of the input meter, turn the gain down.  
Audio sounds un-  
natural or jittery  
Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth microphone settings, found in the  
sound control panel of the computer, are consistent with the sample rate and bit  
depth selected in your software.  
Device not work-  
The MVi requires 250 mA per port. Check USB hub documentation for current/port  
ing with USB hub. specification.  
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Specifications  
Certifications  
MFi Certified  
Yes  
Information to the user  
DSP Modes (Presets)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used  
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de-  
termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat  
Input  
Combination XLR and 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS  
Input Impedance  
1/4 inch instrument input>1 MΩ  
Bit Depth  
16-bit/24-bit  
Sampling Rate  
44.1/48 kHz  
Frequency Response  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz [1]  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Adjustable Gain Range  
3-pin XLR  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
0 to +36 dB  
+9 dB  
6.35 mm (1/4") TRS  
Maximum Input Level  
3-pin XLR  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
0 dBV [1]  
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/  
NMB-3(B)  
6.35 mm (1/4") TRS  
+9 dBV [1]  
Headphone Output  
Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable  
types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may de-  
grade EMC performance.  
3.5 mm (1/8")  
Power Requirements  
Powered through USB or Lightning connector  
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European  
directives and is eligible for CE marking.  
Phantom Power  
+48V USB/+12V iOS  
com/europe/compliance  
Mute Switch Attenuation  
Yes  
Housing  
Authorized European representative:  
Shure Europe GmbH  
all metal construction  
Net Weight  
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa  
Department: EMEA Approval  
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12  
75031 Eppingen, Germany  
Phone: 49-7262-92 49 0  
310.0 g (10.93oz.)  
Dimensions  
42 x 84 x 72 mm H x W x D  
Cable  
1 m USB cable, 1 m Lightning cable  
[1]At Minimum Gain, Flat Mode  
Fax: 49-7262-92 49 11 4  
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an  
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod,  
iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer  
to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the  
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory  
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone,  
or iPad may affect wireless performance.  
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are  
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
iPad Air and iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc. The trademark "iP-  
hone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.  
Mac® and Lightning® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
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