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AUX input (L)

AUX input (R)

AUX input (L)

AUX input (R)

XLR breakout point (Mic input)

to XLR connector

48V Phantom switch

Main output (L)

Mono when 
MQ1 is ‘ON’

Main output (R)

MicroMeek MQ1 Quick Start Guide

MicroMeek MQ1 Quick Start Guide

JOEMEEK

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT NOW!  To be eligible for future updates, and 

your full factory warranty, you must register online.  See enclosed CD or email- 

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IMPORTANT - Correct earthing means lower noise recordings

Install the MQ1 as shown.

Please check package contents

·

MicroMeek Drivebay unit 

·

MicroMeek connection card 

·

26 way audio/data cable 

·

XLR microphone cable 

·

JOEMEEK installation CDROM 

·

Quick Start Guide

·

Mounting screws 

General Safety Precautions

·

Do not spill any liquid of any kind on 

the unit 

·

Do not place heavy objects on the unit 

·

Do not attempt to service the unit 

yourself 

MicroMeek controls

(ON) enables MicroMeek mic or instrument 
input. When off, the auxiliary inputs are fed 
directly to the main outputs. 

(Input Gain) adjusts the gain of the 5 stage 
CurrentSense pre amplifier for mic and 
line/instrument inputs.

(Comp) Enables the JOEMEEK optical 
compressor.  Indicator shows green when 
compression is enabled, and flashes orange 
with compression effect.

(Compression) Adjusts the overall 
compression effect - like a threshold control.

(Att) Compression attack time - in - fast, 
1ms. out-slow, 5ms

(Rel) Compression release time - in - fast, 
500ms. Out-slow, 1500ms 

(Instrument) Unbalanced high impedance 
instrument input 

(Low) +/- 16dB 80Hz MeQ control 

(Mid) +/- 16dB 1.8KHz MeQ control 

(High) +/- 16dB 8KHz MeQ control 

(Input Meter) Post compression level 
indicator. -30dB, 0dB, +10dB 

(Out vol) Output gain trim from off to +6dB.

MicroMeek MQ1 inputs and outputs

MicroMeek MQ1 inputs and outputs

MicroMeek MQ1 inputs and outputs

MicroMeek MQ1 inputs and outputs

Supplied screws

Earthing strap

Make sure that the earthing tag has a good metal-metal connection to the computer case.  This 
ensures maximum noise performance when recording.

Install the daughter board in any available slot, and connect the ribbon cable to daughter 
board and main MQ1 unit.  Add a power cable to the MQ1, and re-assemble your system.  
Refer to the FAQ section on the disk for advice on sound card connecting cable advice.

disclaimer: By installing the MicroMeek in your computer you will be opening your computer 

case. Please consult your computer's handbook before continuing: you may be invalidating your 

computer's guarantee by proceeding with this installation yourself.

If you are not confident at handling computer parts, please seek a qualified person to complete 

the installation for you.

Fletcher Electroacoustics does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by mis-

installation.

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