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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANT Y

This Polsen product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer 
use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty 
provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, 
of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the 
product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the 
right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or 
maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Polsen Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) 
number, and return the defective product to Polsen along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product 
is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.polsenaudio.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. 
www.gradusgroup.com

Polsen is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. 

©

 2016 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Summary of Contents for SMS-45A

Page 1: ...SMS 45A STEREO MINI SHOTGUN MICROPHONE MIRRORLESS DSLR PRODUCT MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...tion when used with cameras or portable recorders that provide power from the mic input The SMS 45A can be used for any recording requiring a boom pole and it attaches to a camera s shoe mount making it a versatile and sturdy tool for a variety of field and studio recording projects Among the benefits you ll enjoy Compact mini shotgun design Solid aluminum construction for durability Two cardioid ...

Page 3: ...ass filter 3 Battery compartment 4 Microphone holder 5 5 8 threaded socket 6 Locking wheel 7 Mounting foot 8 1 4 20 threaded socket 9 Foam windscreen 10 Desktop stand 11 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini connector 12 Carry bag 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 9 10 2 3 OVERVIEW ...

Page 4: ...atteries recommended by this manual Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself Handle this product with care Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts To avoid damaging the product remove the battery during long periods of non use All images are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 5: ...SMS 45A is turned off and follow these steps 1 Unscrew the base of the microphone to access the battery compartment 2 Insert the new battery in the orientation indicated by the illustration on the side of the housing 3 Replace the protective cover by screwing it back onto the base of the microphone SMS 45A SMS 45A SMS 45A ...

Page 6: ...ned off and follow these steps 1 Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the shoe mount adapter all the way into your camera s shoe mount 3 Tighten the locking wheel by rotating it clockwise until secure 4 Insert the microphone into the mic holder making sure that the power high pass filter switch is accessible ...

Page 7: ... end of the boom pole with the threaded socket of the SMS 45A s mic holder 2 Screw the boom pole into the threaded socket until it is secure 3 Insert the microphone into the mic holder making sure that the power high pass filter switch is accessible To switch the microphone on set the power switch to either the L CUT or FLAT position ...

Page 8: ...rn off the high pass filter slide the switch to the FLAT position RECORDING 1 Plug the 3 5 mm stereo mini connector into the audio input jack of your camera or portable recorder 2 Place the foam windscreen over the microphone 3 Slide the power high pass filter switch to the FLAT or L CUT position 4 You are now ready to record Consult the instructions of your camera or recording device for directio...

Page 9: ...a stand alone microphone For tabletop placement of the microphone follow these steps 1 Attach the shoe mount adapter by screwing in the 5 8 threaded post of the adapter into the 5 8 threaded socket of the mic holder 2 With the closed end of the mic stand slanted down toward the table top slide the microphone just above the mounting foot onto the stand so that it rests on the flat section of the le...

Page 10: ...T position The sound is distorted Make sure the microphone s audio connection is fully plugged into the audio input jack of your camera or portable recorder If the level is too high decrease the mic gain on your camera or recording device The recording level is too low Increase the mic gain control on your camera or recording device There is too much rumble or room noise Slide the switch on the mi...

Page 11: ...500 Ω SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO 60 dB 1 kHz LOW FREQUENCY ROLL OFF 80 Hz OPERATION VOLTAGE WITH BATTERY DC 1 5 V PLUG IN POWER DC 2 10 V BATTERY LIFE Approx 100 hr CONNECTOR 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini connector POWER LR44 button cell battery CABLE Fixed 8 20 cm straight DIMENSIONS Length 4 7 12 cm Diameter 0 8 21 mm WEIGHT WITH BATTERY 3 2 oz 90 g SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 12: ...amage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have add...

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