Set it as the default device by right clicking on the mixer device. In windows's "Recording Devices" make sure that the mixer both appears and disappears when plugged in and unplugged. Aim for the stereo level to be around the 0dB mark like the channel.Ĭonnect the USB cable between mixer and the computer. You should start to see the VU meter above the stereo level knob start to light up, if it hits the 'peak' level then back it off, and if it's peaking on the channel then reduce the channel gain. Without plugging the mixer into the computer yet, just bring up the stereo level while speaking into the mic as before.
If you can get a good level in the headphones then we can move onto the computer input. If that doesn't work, then it's likely the microphone is damaged. If you are unable to get a good level with the microphone through the headphones, but you can when using an MP3 player or laptop as source, try a different input channel, it may be damaged or not working properly. Aim to get the channel level around the 0dB mark (where the little triangle is on the marks around the knob) If the 'peak' light starts to light up then reduce the gain and compensate with channel level. Listen through the headphone output (preferably using wired headphone with no volume control) with it set around halfway.īring up the level of the mic channel slowly until you get a good volume in the headphones. Talk into the mic, with it around 6 inches from your mouth, talking into the circular face (so the XLR connector is pointing towards your face). Don't worry about any output, in fact turn the main output to -∞ for this, and turn the FX return to zero. Set the mic channel's gain to around halfway and turn the compressor off.
Let's test the mic the input to the mix are working properly. Let's start over, for the moment unplug any other inputs other than the mic into channel 1, and reset the EQ, compressor, gain and level for each channel and master bus. The Anker SoundCore 2 costs $40 and has the added advantage of being waterproof and including a 24-hour battery.Īnd if you want to double down on audio quality, a speaker like the Bose soundlink Mini II offers enhanced audio performance and a 10-hour battery for $150.Lots of words ahead, but do try the whole sequence. The Amazon Echo Dot costs less than $50 and includes the Amazon Alexa AI personal assistant, which gives you a wealth of additional features in addition to just playing music (but the lack of a battery means you can only use it at home).Īlternately, Anker makes a number of affordable, portable Bluetooth speakers. There are a wealth of speakers available that can increase the sound quality of your iPhone substantially, and make it louder at the same time. Still not loud enough? Consider connecting your iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker.
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