Preparations
Before starting the configuration, complete the following preparations:
- Connect your DGM20W microphone to the computer.
- Open the desktop version of Maono Link software (version ≥3.8.18).
- Click the "Scenes" option in the software.
EQ Interface Overview
- Under the audio adjustment bar, find the "EQ" function and click "Add" to start configuration. You will see a customizable coordinate adjustment interface with the horizontal axis ranging from 20Hz to 20kHz (frequency) and the vertical axis from -12dB to 12dB (gain). The interface includes:
- 5 customizable drag-and-drop bands (you can also click to set values for dB, Hz, and Q directly).
- 1 HPF (High-Pass Filter) draggable from 20Hz to 1kHz.
- 1 LPF (Low-Pass Filter) draggable from 20kHz to 1kHz.
Note: HPF and LPF can only be dragged along the horizontal axis, with the vertical axis fixed at 0. All bands use the default "bell shape" mode.
Condenser Microphone Adjustment Instructions
- Low-Frequency Processing: Condenser microphones have high sensitivity and are prone to picking up ambient low-frequency noise (e.g., equipment noise floor, mechanical vibration, air conditioning low frequencies). Most presets set the HPF between 100Hz and 200Hz to reduce interfering noise. For warm vocals (e.g., jazz narration, lyrical singing) or preserving instrumental low-frequency texture (e.g., acoustic bass recording), lower the HPF to 60Hz-90Hz to retain natural low-frequency thickness without making the sound thin.
- High-Frequency Adjustment: Condenser microphones have full high-frequency response above 8kHz, requiring no significant compensation. Instead, control harshness (e.g., sibilance, ambient high-frequency noise). Most presets slightly attenuate 1-3dB in the 10kHz-12kHz band to suppress harshness. To enhance airiness (e.g., female vocals, string recording), boost 2-4dB in the 12kHz-15kHz band to retain delicate details without amplifying noise due to over-boosting.
- Mid-Frequency Focus: The 800Hz-3kHz range is the core resolution band for vocals and instruments on condenser microphones.
- For transparent vocals (e.g., pop singing, podcasting), boost 1-3dB in the 1kHz-2kHz band to enhance clarity.
- If mid-frequencies are too thick (e.g., muddiness from close-range recording), slightly attenuate 1-2dB in the 800Hz-1200Hz band to improve transparency.
- For instrumental recording (e.g., guitar, violin), moderately boost the 1.5kHz-3kHz band to highlight instrumental harmonic layers.
- Q Value Strategy:
- High-frequency band (above 10kHz): Use a narrow Q value (2.0-3.0) to precisely suppress specific harsh frequencies (e.g., 12kHz where sibilance concentrates).
- Low-frequency band (below 200Hz): Use a wide Q value (0.8-1.5) to gently reduce ambient noise and avoid low-frequency gaps.
- Mid-frequency band (800Hz-3kHz): Adjust as needed. Use a medium Q value (1.5-2.0) for clarity enhancement and a wide Q value (1.0-1.5) for thickness optimization to ensure smooth transitions.
- Sound Effect Categories: This guide covers 9 sound configurations for different scenarios—Radio Hosting, Clear & Bright, Warm & Steady, Closed & Mellow, Gaming/Live Streaming, Funny & Powerful, Vintage Device, Pop Singing, and Professional Recording. Adjust as needed.
Sound Effect Configurations
1. Radio Hosting
- Application Scenarios: Radio program recording, emotional podcasting (warm, magnetic, vintage vibe with strong intimacy).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Suppress condenser microphone low-frequency noise, retain appropriate low-frequency thickness, weaken high-frequency harshness, and enhance mid-frequency penetration.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (120Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (350Hz, -1dB, 1.2)
- Band 3 (1500Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (4000Hz, +2dB, 1.2)
- Band 5 (8000Hz, -3dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 100Hz, LPF 15KHz
2. Clear & Bright
- Application Scenarios: Vocal recording, voiceover (transparent, clear, with prominent details).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Significantly reduce low-frequency noise, moderately enhance mid-high frequency details, and control high-frequency gain to avoid harshness.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (150Hz, -3dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (400Hz, -2dB, 1.0)
- Band 3 (2500Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (5000Hz, +3dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (10000Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 120Hz, LPF 18KHz
3. Closed & Mellow
- Application Scenarios: Dubbing, special atmosphere creation (obvious low-frequency resonance, overall dark tone).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Selectively retain low-frequency resonance, suppress mid-high frequencies, and narrow the frequency band to simulate a closed space.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (120Hz, +3dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (250Hz, +2dB, 1.2)
- Band 3 (500Hz, -3dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (2000Hz, -4dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (7000Hz, -5dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 70Hz, LPF 12KHz
③ Reverb: Enable reverb, Reverb Level 1
4. Vintage Device
- Application Scenarios: Retro content creation, old story telling (transistor radio texture, strong nostalgic vibe).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Strongly cut high and low frequencies, focus on mid-frequency resonance peaks, and limit the frequency band to simulate vintage device characteristics.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (200Hz, -10dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (800Hz, +10dB, 3.0)
- Band 3 (1500Hz, +4dB, 1.5)
- Band 4 (5000Hz, -8dB, 1.2)
- Band 5 (10000Hz, -12dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 150Hz, LPF 3500Hz
5. Funny & Powerful
- Application Scenarios: Funny group calls, rock/rap (strong impact, high entertainment value).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Moderately enhance low-frequency energy, strengthen mid-frequency penetration, and control high-frequency gain to avoid noise amplification.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (80Hz, +4dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (250Hz, -3dB, 1.2)
- Band 3 (3000Hz, +4dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (6000Hz, +3dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (12000Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 80Hz, LPF 18KHz
6. Gaming & Live Streaming
- Application Scenarios: Game voice chat, live group calls (clear communication, noise reduction as priority).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Deeply reduce low-frequency ambient noise, strengthen core vocal frequency bands, and suppress high-frequency noise.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (120Hz, -4dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (400Hz, -3dB, 1.0)
- Band 3 (2000Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (4500Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (8000Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 130Hz, LPF 16KHz
7. Warm & Steady
- Application Scenarios: News broadcasting, documentary narration (deep, authoritative, soft and smooth).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Retain appropriate low-frequency thickness, soften mid-frequency harshness, and suppress high-frequency sibilance.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (100Hz, +3dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (300Hz, +1dB, 1.2)
- Band 3 (1500Hz, -3dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (3000Hz, -2dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (6000Hz, 0dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 80Hz, LPF 14KHz
8. Pop Singing
- Application Scenarios: Pop song singing, stage performances (prominent vocals, full texture).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Moderately enhance low-frequency resonance, strengthen mid-frequency penetration, control high-frequency sibilance, and improve lushness.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (100Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (250Hz, -2dB, 1.0)
- Band 3 (2500Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (5000Hz, +2dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (10000Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 90Hz, LPF 17KHz
③ Reverb: Enable reverb, Reverb Level 2
9. Professional Recording
- Application Scenarios: Podcast recording, professional audio creation (studio-quality, natural and transparent).
- Core Adjustment Logic: Slightly compensate low-frequency thickness, optimize mid-frequency transparency, moderately enhance high-frequency airiness, and retain full-frequency naturalness.
- Specific Configurations:
① 5-band Parameters:
- Band 1 (120Hz, 0dB, 1.0)
- Band 2 (300Hz, -1dB, 1.0)
- Band 3 (2000Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
- Band 4 (4000Hz, +1dB, 1.0)
- Band 5 (8000Hz, 0dB, 1.0)
② Filters: HPF 100Hz, LPF 19KHz
Tips
- Condenser microphones have high sensitivity. Use monitoring headphones for real-time listening during adjustment, focusing on controlling low-frequency noise and high-frequency harshness—minor adjustments will yield noticeable results.
- If the effect is too strong or weak, adjust the gain by ±1-2dB based on existing parameters without changing other settings to avoid damaging the core texture of the sound.
Example:
If Band 1 gain is 4dB and Band 2 gain is -4dB, and the effect feels insignificant and needs enhancement:
- Increase Band 1 gain to 6dB and Band 2 gain to -6dB.
If the effect feels too strong and needs weakening:
- Decrease Band 1 gain to 2dB and Band 2 gain to -2dB.