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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.
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.
Tip for PC users:
Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth microphone settings, found in the sound control panel of the
computer, match with the sample rate and bit depth selected in your software.
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 lev
el is reaching the red peak indicator of the input meter, turn the gain down.
Audio sounds unnatural 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 working with USB hub.
The MVi requires 250 mA per port. Check USB hub documentation for current/port
specification.
System Requirements and Compatibility
Windows
Windows 7 and higher
Minimum RAM = 64 MB
USB 2.0
Macintosh
OS X Lion 10.7 and higher
Minimum RAM = 64 MB
USB 2.0
iOS
iOS 10.0 and higher