iPod
PORTABLE RECORDER
MIKEY
USER GUIDE
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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.
QUICK START GUIDE
A. Connect Mikey to the bottom of the iPod, with the Blue logo facing up (the same direction as
the iPod Screen). The Voice Memos option will be enabled when Mikey is fully connected.
For iPod classic, iPod 5th generation, iPod nano 4th generation and iPod nano 3rd generation,
Voice Memos can be accessed from the Main Menu. For iPod nano 2nd generation, go to
Extras>Voice Memos.
B. Using the iPod menu controls, select Voice Memos.
C. Select the desired recording quality by highlighting and selecting the Quality option on
the iPod.
Mikey is compatible with iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, & 4th generation);
D. Choose the appropriate audio sensitivity setting with the Sensitivity Selector on Mikey.
For a detailed guide on choosing a sensitivity setting for Mikey, refer to the
iPod 5th generation, and iPod classic
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E.On the iPod, highlight and select the Record option or press Play/Pause with the
Record option highlighted to begin recording.
HOW TO USE MIKEY
It’s never been easier to record your world. Mikey is perfect for capturing everything around
you, from lectures, interviews and voice notes to live music and field recordings. Anything.
And Mikey records it with audio quality unheard of in a hand-held device, because Mikey is
designed and engineered by Blue Microphones, maker of award-winning high-end mics used
by musical artists around the world.
F. To pause recording, press Play/Pause again or highlight and select Pause on the iPod.
G. To stop recording, press the Menu button or highlight and select the Stop and Save
option on the iPod.
Note: There will be a slight pause when you start and stop your recording while the iPod activates
and saves your recording.
Mikey is One Sensitive Kind of Mic!
H. To begin another recording, highlight & select Record Now at the top of the Voice Memos menu.
Mikey utilizes a unique Sensitivity Selector switch to help maximize the quality of all your
recordings. What this means in plain English is that you can fine-tune Mikey to record every-
thing from the barest audible sound to extremely loud sources without losing audio
fidelity. Use the guide on the next page to help determine the best sensitivity setting:
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Sensitivity Selector
Application
POSITIONING MIKEY
Mikey’s stereo microphones are located on the front side of Mikey, just behind the Blue Logo.
When recording, direct the logo side of Mikey toward the sound source you want to capture.
Perfect for recording loud sound sources, such as
live music or, say, a monster truck rally
Mikey’s unique head swivels 180° to provide for maximum flexibility and usability, allowing you
to position Mikey’s front (logo side) towards the sound source in various directions. Here are
three positions that will allow you to record a variety of audio sources:
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!)
LeaveMikey’sheadstraight
to hold in hand or place in
pocket while recording
Position Mikey’s head down
and set him on a surface
while recording
Position Mikey’s head up
and set him on a surface
while recording
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Using Mikey for Audio Playback
For best results when recording voice notes, just hold the iPod with Mikey attached approximately
8 – 18 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal volume and tone.
Mikey includes a mono speaker to verify successful playback of your recordings. With Mikey
attached to your iPod, simply select the desired recording, press play and hold Mikey’s playback
side up to your ear.
Recording Complete. Now What?
The iPod will save your recording under the Voice Memos menu and label it according to
recording date & time. To transfer your audio file to iTunes, connect your iPod to your computer.
Launch iTunes and you will be asked if you would like to copy your Voice Memos into your Music
Library. Select Yes and all your Voice Memos will be copied into iTunes and placed in a default
folder labeled Voice Memos. Once your Memos are in iTunes, you can rename them, add
information and convert them to alternative file formats (by default, your Voice Memos will be
recorded on your iPod in WAV format). See your iTunes documentation for more information.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Mikey does not activate when plugged into my iPod
• Verify that you are using a compatible iPod device. You can check your iPod generation
• Disconnect and re-connect Mikey to verify that you have securely connected Mikey to the iPod
• Check that your iPod’s battery has a full-charge for optimal performance
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Recording quality is poor or clipping
All of my Voice Memos have been deleted from my iPod
• Check that you have chosen the proper level with Mikey’s Sensitivity Selector for the desired
recording (refer to the chart on page eight)
• Once you have connected your iPod to your computer and have transferred your voice memos
into iTunes, your iPod by default will remove your recently exported memos from its Voice
Memos menu and save them to a special playlist, which can be found by navigating on your
iPod to Music>Playlists>Voice Memos.
• Check that your iPod’s battery is fully charged
Recording stutters or is interrupted
Help! Mikey won’t stop talking!
• Verify that you have updated your iPod to the latest firmware from Apple
• Mikey will play back anything through its external speaker, regardless of whether the headphone
jack on your iPod is plugged in or not. Simply disconnect Mikey from your iPod if you want to
hear playback only through your headphones.
Background noise & clicks appear on my Mikey recordings
• The iPod classic and iPod 5th generation use hard drives to store and access data, which
by nature can generate some audible sounds that Mikey’s sensitive microphones can
pick up. Try positioning Mikey at a 90 degree angle from the iPod to reduce this sound
source. Also note that the iPod nano series uses flash memory with no moving parts for
You can also call Blue directly with your Mikey questions at (818) 879-5200 between the hours
of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time, or via email at: [email protected]
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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 any parties not authorized by Blue Microphones The warranty does not include transportation costs incurred because of the need
for service unless arranged for in advance. Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes in design and improve upon its products without obligation to
install these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured. For warranty service or for a copy of Blue’s Warranty Policy including a complete list of
exclusions and limitations, contact Blue at 818-879-5200.
In keeping with our policy of continued product improvement, Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (BLUE) reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
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