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Tong Zhao · January 6th, 2005, 10:20 PM

I just bought a Shure 58 Mic hoping it would work with my XL1s and MA 200. I set to Audio 1, mic in and can not get any audio. Do I have to get a mic preamp (like ART mic preamp) or I can adjust xl1s or ma 200 to raise the mic level?

Thanks a lot for your guidance.

Don Palomaki · January 7th, 2005, 05:18 AM

Check that:
MA200 is connected to power jack
MA200 output is connected to Audio inputs
Audio inputs set to mic level (from menu - default is line level)
Audio selection switch in correct position
SM58 connected to an XLR input that is enabled for the recording mode you are using (2/4 channel)

The SM58 series is a dynamic moc and is lower output than most condensor mics so level may seem low, but it should be there. The 58 is probably best for close mic-ed voice.

Tong Zhao · January 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM

Thanks, Don.

I did all your said except the last one I am not very clear"
SM58 connected to an XLR input that is enabled for the recording mode you are using (2/4 channel)"

My SM58 has a cable (XLR) connect to MA 200. The setup works with my wirelss XLR mic.

Does a preamp always make things better?

Don Palomaki · January 11th, 2005, 06:10 AM

The MA200 has 4 inputs, need to be sure that the input you are using is actively recorded in the audio mode you are using. Two will not be active if using a 2-channel record mode.

A preamp can make things better, if it is a high quality preamp.

Tong Zhao · January 11th, 2005, 08:25 AM

Thanks, Don. I should have set the mode in Record mode( not vcr) It is working now. Then I tried to export to tape the finished piece but the video started jumping in a few minutes. This issue might be for a different forum.

Thanks again.

January 6th, 2005, 10:20 PM	#1
Tong Zhao New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 13	Do I need preamp? I just bought a Shure 58 Mic hoping it would work with my XL1s and MA 200. I set to Audio 1, mic in and can not get any audio. Do I have to get a mic preamp (like ART mic preamp) or I can adjust xl1s or ma 200 to raise the mic level? Thanks a lot for your guidance. __________________ TZ

January 7th, 2005, 05:18 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Check that: MA200 is connected to power jack MA200 output is connected to Audio inputs Audio inputs set to mic level (from menu - default is line level) Audio selection switch in correct position SM58 connected to an XLR input that is enabled for the recording mode you are using (2/4 channel) The SM58 series is a dynamic moc and is lower output than most condensor mics so level may seem low, but it should be there. The 58 is probably best for close mic-ed voice. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#3
Tong Zhao New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 13	Thanks, Don. I did all your said except the last one I am not very clear" SM58 connected to an XLR input that is enabled for the recording mode you are using (2/4 channel)" My SM58 has a cable (XLR) connect to MA 200. The setup works with my wirelss XLR mic. Does a preamp always make things better? __________________ TZ

January 11th, 2005, 06:10 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	The MA200 has 4 inputs, need to be sure that the input you are using is actively recorded in the audio mode you are using. Two will not be active if using a 2-channel record mode. A preamp can make things better, if it is a high quality preamp. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

January 11th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#5
Tong Zhao New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 13	Thanks, Don. I should have set the mode in Record mode( not vcr) It is working now. Then I tried to export to tape the finished piece but the video started jumping in a few minutes. This issue might be for a different forum. Thanks again. __________________ TZ