Microphone in Denon SC Live 4

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I have a Shure PGA58 microphone connected via XLR to MIC1 on the Denon SC Live 4. .Unfortunately, when connected to the Denon, the microphone does not work. First, I was hoping that I would be able to hear the microphone while working at home using the controller’s built-in speakers. Secondly, I wanted to record a set with a microphone. Unfortunately, nothing happened. Maybe I haven’t turned something on in the settings? Please help

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Hey @DamianDJ - In the settings under Mic/Aux there is a toggle called send mic to speakers.

Does this fix your issue?

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Unfortunately not. This feature is enabled and the problem still exists. The microphone doesn’t work at all. New cables and a new microphone

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Hey @DamianDJ - Just want to double check your gain staging

  • Does the Mic have a physical on/off button - Is it turned on?
  • On the SC LIVE 4 is the Mic button turned on for Mic 1?
  • Is the gain set at a appropriate level for Mic 1?
  • Double check the mic attenuation levels in settings

If you are still having issues…

  • Does Mic 2 input work?
  • Have you tried another microphone? (If not, use headphones backwards into the mic input)

Thanks again

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The microphone does not work at all in sockets 1 and 2. It has a switch, which I turn on, of course. On the controller, the button is also enabled. Unfortunately, I don’t have the option, at least today, to connect a second microphone. I changed the microphone cable to another one, also new, and it still doesn’t work.

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I don’t know why, but the microphone started working. Only in slot number 1. Unfortunately, socket number 2 is still not working. Thank you for your help and best regards.

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Play with the mic threshold setting, maybe the mic signal is not exceeding the levels set (that would keep the audio muted).

I also hope you are not using your headphones to check if mic is working because you have that off in the settings.

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Maybe try with another mic? Maybe the switch inside the mic is faulty…?

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Side note, you can remove the plastic cover and the screen will not only feel better, but it will likely be more responsive to touch.