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Preset Modes
Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression. Set the microphone level and try
the modes to find which sounds best. Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level
as needed after changing presets.
Mode
Application
Characteristics
Speech
speech
Narrow stereo width to reject background noise, equalization that emphasizes clarity and
fullness, and gentle compression.
Singing
solo or group vocal
performances
Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural
sound.
Flat
any
An unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds flexibility
when processing the audio after recording.
Acoustic
acoustic instru
ments and quiet
music
Medium stereo width with transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and
bring out quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural
sound.
Loud
live performance
and louder sources
Wide stereo to increase separation between sources. Equalization further improves defi
nition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded.
Advanced Mic Settings
After selecting the preset mode, finetune your sound with limiter, compressor, and equalizer settings. These settings are re
tained in the microphone when using other audio and video recording applications.
Limiter
Toggle the limiter on or off to prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recording.
Compressor
Choose no compression, or select light or heavy compression to control volume when your sound source is dynamic. Quiet
signals are boosted and loud signals are lowered.