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PRODUCT 

MANUAL

-101

MICROPHONE

DSLR/VIDEO 

Summary of Contents for VM-101

Page 1: ...1 PRODUCT MANUAL 101 MICROPHONE DSLR VIDEO ...

Page 2: ...CROPHONE VM 101 CONTENTS Introduction 3 4 Overview 5 Precautions 6 Installing the Battery 7 Mounting the VM 101 8 10 Recording with the VM 101 11 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 15 One Year Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ...n wind screen will also minimize noise caused by moving air Solid ABS construction and an integrated shock mount assure that sudden movements will not detract from the recording The VM 101 runs on a single AAA battery and the compact ultra portable size light weight and included carry pouch make the VM 101 ideal for recording on the go The integrated shoe mount adapter fits any shoe mount attachme...

Page 4: ...nt noise due to moving or handling from being recorded Foam windscreen and fur wind cover to decrease vocal plosives and wind noise when recording dialog Compact ultra portable design and carry pouch for easy transport 3 5 mm mini plug compatible with many makes and brands of DSLR cameras video cameras and audio recorders ...

Page 5: ...Microphone barrel wind screen 2 Battery compartment 3 ON OFF switch 4 LED indicator 5 Shock mount 6 Mounting foot with locking wheel 7 Foam Windscreen 8 Fur wind cover 9 3 5 mm mini plug connector 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 ...

Page 6: ...es or liquids Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment yourself Handle this product with care Clean the product with a soft dry cloth Before use make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts All photos are for illustrative purposes only Do not leave the battery in this product for long periods of non use Batteries can leak and damage the microphone ...

Page 7: ...er by gently pressing on the arrows and sliding it toward the back of the microphone 2 Insert an AAA battery making sure that the polarity of the battery matches the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it back into position until it clicks into place ...

Page 8: ...camera or camcorder 1 Loosen the locking wheel of the shoe mount by turning it counterclockwise 2 Securely hold the microphone and the camera 3 Gently slide the microphone into the camera s shoe mount so that it is fully seated 4 Tighten the locking wheel by turning it clockwise until the microphone is securely in place ...

Page 9: ...o a boom pole To attach to a boom pole 1 Make sure the power on the VM 101 is turned off 2 Position the microphone so that the threaded post at the end of the boom pole is aligned with the threaded socket on the VM 101 3 Screw the boom pole into the threaded socket until the microphone is secure ...

Page 10: ...onnected to a DSLR camera camcorder or recording device 1 Make sure the power on the VM 101 is turned off 2 Connect the VM 101 by plugging the 3 5 mm mini plug into the AUDIO IN jack of the camera or recorder 3 If using a boom pole you will need an extension cable sold separately ...

Page 11: ... turned on in order to record Setting the Record Level on the Camera or Recorder You may have to set the input level on your camera or recorder Some DSLR video cameras and recorders allow the user to access the recording level via the device s menus If you are setting the level manually set the level so that the meter reads slightly below maximum level at the loudest points peaks of your test audi...

Page 12: ...nd source If the sound is too loud or is distorting during playback decrease the mic gain audio input level on your camera or recording device If there is no mic gain control move the VM 101 further away from the sound source Using the Windscreen and Wind Cover The foam windscreen should be used to minimize vocal plosives and breath noise for up close microphone placement when recording speech or ...

Page 13: ...L TO NOISE RATIO 75 dB SENSITIVIT Y 40dB 3dB 0dB 1V Pa 1 kHz OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 1k Ohm or less OUTPUT CONNECTOR 3 5 mm mini plug CABLE LENGTH RELAXED 8 20 3 cm STRETCHED 14 35 6 cm OUTER CASE ABS Construction POWER 1 5V AAA Battery not included DIMENSIONS 4 3 3 0 1 8 109 75 45 mm WEIGHT 1 8 oz 52 g ...

Page 14: ...s connected to the correct AUDIO INPUT jack on the device to which you are recording The sound is distorted Make sure the 3 5 mm mini plug is fully plugged into the audio input jack of your camera or recorder If your camera or device has an input control decrease the mic gain audio input level on your camera until the meter reads below peak level at the loudest point of the audio Reposition the VM...

Page 15: ...l at the loudest point of the audio Reposition the VM 101 closer to the sound source See Recording Tip under Recording with the VM 101 The microphone is stuck in the camera s shoe mount Make sure the locking wheel is fully loosened Important the microphone should easily mount and dismount Do not apply force by trying to pull the VM 101 off the camera You could damage the microphone and the camera ...

Page 16: ...ge 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 additi...

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