Shure X2U User manual

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MIC GAIN
VOLUME
MONITOR
12 (+)

1.18 in
(30 mm)
4.96 in
(126 mm)
General Description
The X2u compact universal XLR-to-USB adapter enables you to connect any
microphone directly to your computer.

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A XLR Connector
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C MIC GAIN: Adjusts microphone input level before the analog to digital
conversion.
D Headphone jack: For zero-latency direct monitoring.
E VOLUME: Adjusts headphone volume.
F MONITOR: Blends pre-recorded playback from the computer with live
audio from the microphone.
G +48V: Phantom power switch for condenser microphones. Switch off for
microphones that do not require phantom power (conserves battery life
when connected to a laptop).
H Blue phantom power indicator
I USB: Illuminates green when properly connected to a powered computer
USB port.
USB Connector: Digital audio interface

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MIC GAIN
VOLUME
MONITOR
MIC GAIN
VOLUME
MONITOR
USB Connection
Connect to a powered USB port using a standard
cable (supplied).
The green USB light should illuminate and the
plug-and-play driver will install automatically.
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audio software.
XLR Connection
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the adapter to a microphone stand using the supplied straps.
Note: Make sure to use a powered USB port.

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VOLUME
MIC GAIN
MIC GAIN
MONITOR
MONITOR
Monitoring While Recording
The headphone jack provides direct monitoring of the mi-
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that occurs if you were to monitor this signal through the
computer’s headphone output.
Warning: Turn the VOLUME control down before plugging
in headphones
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cording a new track. Adjust the MONITOR thumb slider to
balance levels from pre-recorded and live audio.
Note: Be sure to turn off monitoring in your software for
the track to which you are recording.
Gain Adjustment
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possible. The peak level indicator should remain a steady
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sound volumes.
Lower the MIC GAIN if the peak level indicator shows red
at any time during a performance.

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USB Audio Device Driver
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Windows Operating Systems
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menus for Sound playback and Sound recording.
Macintosh OSX Operating Systems
Open the Sound Preference window from System Preferences.
Select Shure Digital from both the Input and Output tabs.
Note: GarageBand users: open GarageBand before plugging in the
microphone to automatically select the USB device.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No USB power indicator light Verify port is powered USB 1.1 or 2.0.
No sound in headphones Turn up the VOLUME or MIC GAIN thumb slider.
Sound is distorted Turn down MIC GAIN.
Source sounds delayed Turn off software monitoring in the computer
software.
Headphones are not loud
enough
Windows: 
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Sound playback and turn up Volume Control.
Mac: 
Select Output tab and turn up Output volume.
Microphone input is too quiet
in headphones
Turn down MONITOR thumb slider