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MVS-5

STEREO SHOTGUN 

MICROPHONE

FOR DSLR CAMERAS AND 

PORTABLE RECORDERS

PRODUCT 

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Polsen MVS-5

Page 1: ...MVS 5 STEREO SHOTGUN MICROPHONE FOR DSLR CAMERAS AND PORTABLE RECORDERS PRODUCT MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...le microphone features two condenser cardioid capsules arranged in an X Y pattern for capturing audio with realistic stereo imaging The microphone is powered by a single 3 V coin battery for 36 hours of run time with most cameras and recorders that have a 1 8 inch audio input connector The MVS 5 attaches to a camera s shoe mount or tripod and its all metal construction makes it a great addition to...

Page 3: ...batteries 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 nonuse All images are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 4: ...ator 3 High pass filter Power switch 4 Three level gain switch Also included 5 Battery compartment cover 6 1 8 in audio output cable 7 Mounting foot with 1 4 20 tripod socket 8 Locking wheel Foam Windscreen CR2032 Coin Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...he battery make sure the power switch is off and follow these steps 1 Remove the cover at the base of the microphone to access the battery compartment 2 Insert a CR2032 coin battery into the compartment Insert the battery with the plus sign facing out and then replace the cover ...

Page 6: ... camera make sure the MVS 5 is turned off and follow these steps 1 Rotate the shock mount s locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s shoe mount 3 Tighten the locking wheel by rotating it clockwise until secure ...

Page 7: ...have a Lightning or USB Type C connector will require an adapter sold separately USING THE HIGH PASS FILTER The high pass filter attenuates noise below 80 Hz This helps prevent the microphone from recording low frequency noises like the rumble of an air conditioner blower or fan To turn on the high pass filter slide the switch to the high pass position Set the switch to the flat position if the hi...

Page 8: ...The microphone s normal gain setting This is the optimal setting for recording normal speech or dialog 10 dB Boost the microphone s gain to record low level or distant sounds in a quiet environment 10 dB Attenuate the level of the incoming signal to record in high decibel environments like a rock concert or sporting event ...

Page 9: ...pedance 1200 Ω 30 Signal to Noise Ratio 60 dB Max SPL 120 dB THD 1 Power Requirement 3 V CR2032 battery Battery Duration 36 hr Cable 1 8 in 3 5 mm TRS Diameter 1 2 in 3 1 cm Length 4 6 in 11 7 cm Height 2 5 in 6 4 cm Weight 3 5 oz 98 5 g FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20k 10k 1k 100 Relative Response in dB Frequency in Hertz 60 20 30 40 50 10 dB 0 dB 10 dB ...

Page 10: ...n the three level gain switch change it to either 0 dB or the 10 dB pad setting The sound is too low Make sure the microphone s audio cable is fully plugged into the camera smartphone or recorder audio input jack If the 10 dB pad is selected on the three level gain switch change it to either the 0 dB or the 10 dB boost setting Increase the audio input level on the recording device If there is no i...

Page 11: ...e sure the microphone s audio cable is fully plugged into the camera smartphone or recorder audio input jack Make sure the recording control is enabled on both input channels of the recording device Turn up the input gain control of the silent channel ...

Page 12: ... 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 addition...

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