SHURE Podcast Microphones

Two (2) Shure MV7X Dynamic Podcast Microphones with boom arms are available for podcasting. The boom arm clamps allow users to easily set up on any table in the Presentation Studio. Search the catalog for "podcast' to view availability.

Whether by reservation or walk-up, opens new windowreserve the Presentation Studio and check in at the Library Service desk. Check out one or both of the podcast microphones at the Library Service desk. Ask at the desk for assistance, if needed. Your student ID will be held until the microphone is checked in.

The two podcast microphones are identified as Podcast 3 Microphone and Podcast 4 Microphone. You may check out one or both of the microphones. When connecting the microphones in the Presentation Studio, you will match the podcast microphone number to the number on the cable connector.

Refer to the Getting Started section for setting up the lights, computer, TV screen, and Zoom, if needed. Turn on the computer and use the Student login. (No login credential is required.) Then find and log in to your Zoom account. For audio only on Zoom, remember to turn off video.

Use the Recording door hanger on the outside doorknob to avoid being disturbed. Users are responsible for the equipment during their session. No food or drinks are allowed in the room. (Note: At the end of the semester, any files or recordings left on the computer will be deleted.)

Podcast Microphones Setup

1. Microphone Selection:
   • The SHURE podcast mics are available for check out at the Library Service Desk.
   • The microphones are marked with #3 and #4.
2. Connector Matching:
   • Podcast mic #3 should be plugged into the connector labeled #3.
   • Podcast mic #4 should be plugged into the connector labeled #4.
3. Audio Mixer Adjustment:
   • The audio mixer inside the computer cabinet has corresponding labels (#3 and #4) for adjusting the sound levels of each microphone. Open the front door of the computer cabinet to access the mixer and adjust the mic sound.

Recording Programs

• Zoom can be used for audio/visual green screen podcast recording (great if you want both video and audio).
• Windows Sound Recorder can be used for audio-only recordings. https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfhwkn?hl=en-US&gl=US
  The program will automatically detect the podcast mic when it’s plugged in.

After Recording

• Email the recording to yourself or try WeTransfer to send large files.
• Delete your recording(s). (Files and recordings left on the computer can be viewed by others.)

When you are done recording or podcasting:

✓ Log out of your Zoom account, if you used it to record. Log out of other personal accounts.
✓ Log out of the computer.
✓ Turn off the three recording lights and the TV screen, if you used them.
✓ If you moved the furniture or equipment, please move it back to its original location.
✓ Turn off the room lights and close the room door.
✓ Return the podcast mics to the Library Service Desk and let them know you are done using the room.