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    USER GUIDE MIKE Y PORT ABLE RECORDER iPod[...]

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    This is Mikey . Y ou’ll likey . FEA TURES Recording Side Playback Side Pivoting Head Sensitivity Switch Sensitivity Switch Indicator Lights iPod Connector Stereo Microphones (internal) Playback Speaker (internal) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONTSIDE BACKSIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8[...]

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    Check out the Quick Start Guide to start recording immediately. For more info on how to get the best results from Mikey , check out How to Use Mikey on page seven . 4 Mikey is compatible with iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, & 4th generation); iPod 5th generation, and iPod classic QUICK START GUIDE A. Connect Mikey to the bottom of th e iPod, with the Blue[...]

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    6 E. On the iPod, highlight and select the Record option or press Play/Pause with the Record option highlighted to begin recording. F. T o pause recording, press Play/Pause again or highlight and select Pause on the iPod. G. T o stop recording, press the Menu button or highlight and select the Stop and Save option on the iPod. Note: Ther e will be [...]

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    8 Sensitivity Selector Application Perfect for recording loud sound sources, such as live music or , say, a monster truck rally Great for medium volume sound sources, such as a speaking voice or acoustic instrument Perfect for recording soft sound sources, such as a lecture (or a pin drop!) 9 POSITIONING MIKEY Mikey’ s stereo microphones are loca[...]

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    10 For best resul ts when recor ding voic e notes , j ust hold the iPod with Mik ey attache d approximately 8 – 18 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal volume and tone. Recording Complete. Now What? The iPod will save your recording under the Voice Memos menu and label it according to recording date & time. T o transfer your audio fi[...]

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    Recording quality is poor or clipping • Check that you have chosen the proper level with Mikey’ s Sensitivity Selector for the desired recording (refer to the chart on page eight) • Check that your iPod’ s battery is fully charged Recording stutters or is interrupted • V erify that you have updated your iPod to the latest rmware from A[...]

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    Warranty Blue Microphones warrants its hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase, provided the purchase was made from an authorized Blue Microphones dealer. This warranty is void if the equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, maladjusted, or is serviced by[...]