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To Set up MicNotator

  1. Plug the microphone into your computer. Make sure it is plugged into the Mic In port, not Line In. If you’re using a Mac that does not have a Mic port, you may need a USB to microphone adapter, such as the iMic from Griffin Technology.
  2. Choose MIDI/Audio > Audio Setup. Or, click the MicNotator icon on the MIDI/Audio menu Toolbar. The Audio Setup Dialog box appears.
  3. Place a checkmark on Enable MicNotator.  
  4. Under Mic Level, use the slider to control the microphone input level. THE MIC LEVEL IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SUCCESSFUL NOTE ENTRY WITH MIC NOTATOR. For best results, use the small clip-on microphone available from MakeMusic Customer Service at 1.800.843.2066. To set the mic level, follow these steps:
  5. Place the microphone as follows:

Instrument

Placement

Flute, Piccolo

left side of shirt collar

Bassoon, Oboe, English Horn

shirt above the stomach

Clarinet, Soprano Sax

shirt above the stomach

Alto and Bass Clarinet

music stand

Alto, Tenor and Baritone Sax

neck strap

All brass

outside of bell
  1. Play your instrument and watch the level lights.  
  2. Move the slider next to the level light up or down to obtain the correct input level. The lights should be green most of the time; red is too high, blue is too low. Occasional red readings are acceptable. To ensure accurate pitch detection, follow the guidelines for mic placement and mic level above.

 

 

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