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Congratulations on your purchase of the ProCast Mio studio condenser by Miktek!  The Mio is a high quality, large diaphragm, 
side-address condenser microphone featuring a high quality analog to digital converter and USB output. “Plug and play” 
technology allows direct connection into a Windows or Macintosh computer’s USB port providing simple operation with 
amazingly professional results. The Mio also incorporates a built-in 1/8th inch headphone output to monitor computer 
playback. What sets the Mio apart is that it’s not only a digital USB microphone but also incorporates a standard 3 pin XLR 
output. This provides the flexibility to record direct with USB or through an external audio interface. The discrete analog 
XLR output can be used simultaneously with the USB output allowing the microphone to be used for recording and sound 
reinforcement at the same time. The ProCast Mio is perfect for podcasting or recording vocals, guitar, and other instruments. 
The ProCast Mio is one microphone that offers two solutions and boasts the Miktek sound quality professionals demand 
and value which everyone can appreciate. The ProCast Mio is perfect for recording your music or any acoustic audio source 
on your favorite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch your DAW and start recording. 
The ProCast Mio faithfully reproduces a variety of sound sources including vocals, acoustic string and wind instruments, and 
percussion to name a few.  The extended frequency and fast transient response ensures an accurate reproduction with linear 
characteristics from bottom to top. Whether you’re recording your latest song idea, a podcast, or your band’s next big hit, the 
ProCast Mio is one of the simplest solutions for high quality recording on a Mac or PC. Just plug it in and start recording great 
audio!
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the ProCast Mio USB Studio Condenser Microphone, as 
well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. With proper care your ProCast Mio will operate 
trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number: __________________________ Date of purchase: __________________

Please visit www.miktekaudio.com for additional information on this and other Miktek products.

Introduction

Summary of Contents for ProCast Mio

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Page 3: ...etting Started with Windows 6 ProCast Mio Quick Start 11 12 Operating the ProCast Mio 13 16 Stand mounting the ProCast Mio to USB and XLR inputs 13 Connecting the ProCast Mio to USB and XLR inputs 13...

Page 4: ...hich everyone can appreciate The ProCast Mio is perfect for recording your music or any acoustic audio source on your favorite DAW Digital Audio Workstation Just plug in the supplied USB cable launch...

Page 5: ...Mini USB and standard 3 pin XLR outputs provide both Digital and Analog Audio Phantom or USB bus power Steel grille three stage windscreen Rugged diecast construction Includes mic clip tripod desk st...

Page 6: ...When illuminated the blue LED Indicates the ProCast Mio is receiving USB bus power 4 DIECAST BODY Heavy duty Zinc die cast body provide the microphone with integral strength that 5 PHONES 1 8 inch 35m...

Page 7: ...e and automatically install a universal driver 2 To select the Miktek Mio as the computer s audio input open the System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu 3 Next open the Sound preferenc...

Page 8: ...st system volume 5 To use the ProCast Mio as your default input device for system sounds and programs like Sound Recorder ensure that it is set for playback and recording in the Audio tab 6 The volume...

Page 9: ...with in the Mac Audio MIDI Setup utility or in the Sound control panel on the Windows based computers Selecting Sample Rates and Bit Depth on Apple Macintosh You can select the sample rate and bit de...

Page 10: ...devices 7 Click on Properties and select the Advanced tab 8 Set the sample rate from the Default Format pull down menu 9 Now set the Output by going to your computer s control panel and from there sel...

Page 11: ...icrophone towards the vocalist about 4 to 6 inches away Since the Mio s microphone is a side address unidirectional type be sure to face the front side the side with the ProCast Mio logo of the micro...

Page 12: ...by a Phantom Power supply which is usually derived from the mixing console The ProCast Mio receives its power from the USB bus Simply connect the microphone to the computer s USB port and the micropho...

Page 13: ...n loosen the bottom thumbscrew on the holder to make left and right adjustments to the mic and then re tighten it once it s in place Loosen the side thumbscrew to set the microphone angle and then tig...

Page 14: ...acement of your ProCast Mio and how it is positioned for the instrument or vocalist that you are miking Most microphones not omni but especially unidirectional or cardioid microphones exhibit a phenom...

Page 15: ...rst before you plug or unplug a microphone Setting a Good Signal Level Once you connect the Podcast Mio to your mixer or audio interface you ll need to set a good input level Setting a good level with...

Page 16: ...er down and slowly raise the mic trim control until you see the CLIP or Peak indicator light up 3 Next turn the mic trim level down until the indicator does not light red any more 4 Now adjust the mix...

Page 17: ...ant When miking a standard steel string acoustic a good place to start is with the microphone positioned pointing towards the end of the fingerboard at a distance of about 6 inches to 2 feet away from...

Page 18: ...hockmount on a solid mic stand If you are using a US standard 5 8 inch mic stand remove the Euro adapter by unscrewing it from the shockmount Once the shockmount is mounted to the stand line up the bo...

Page 19: ...rge condenser Diaphragm thickness 3 microns Frequency Response 20 16000 Hz Sensitivity 40 3dB Pa SPL 132 dB Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice ProCast MioTypical Freque...

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