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5.Click OK
6.To select an audio input source for Garage Band, click on Garage Band from the top menu bar and select Preferences as shown in Figure #12 below.
Figure #12
Unpack Your Microphone
Begin by examining the contents of your MXL USB kit.
You should have the following components:
•One MXL 990 USB Stereo microphone
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•A desktop microphone stand plus the mounting ring
•Owners manual
•Microphone applications guide
Getting Familiar With Your Microphone
In addition to speaking or singing into the side of the microphone with the RED LED facing you, you should also understand the use of the
What’s an attenuation switch?
An attenuation switch reduces the signal strength in an electronic device. As the microphone converts acoustical energy (your voice) into electrical energy (the signal that feeds your computer), it is possible that a loud, “boomy” voice, or a vocalist who is really “belting out those notes” may exceed normal record- ing levels. In this case, you will want to reduce the signal strength by using the microphone’s attenuation switch.
The attenuation switch (see Figure #1) on the back side of the USB mic provides three positions: High, Medium, and Low - identified as: Hi, Med, Lo.
Normally, you’ll want to keep the microphone’s at-
tenuation switch in the Hi position. If, however, you Figure #1 need to “back off” the signal to compensate for a loud voice, simply move the switch to the desired setting. You may also need to move further away from the microphone which will also reduce the level.
PLEASE NOTE: Recording is a creative process, so there are no hard and fast rules. Experimentation is the key to best results.
Using the Supplied Desktop Microphone Stand
1.After opening the stand’s tripod leg system and placing it on the table or desk, loosen the angle adjuster and orient the large portion of the microphone holder so that it faces upward, or horizontal.
2.Place the base of the microphone into the microphone holder with one hand while holding it upright with your other hand.
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