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STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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Page 1: ...STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL www rodemic com ...

Page 2: ...ng rapidity we know the audio devices that match them must also adapt and grow with the technology The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been designed for ambient audio recording with the latest consumer and prosumer cameras incorporating remarkable stereo imaging and a more intuitive and resilient shock mounting system than ever before Of course the form factor has also been updated to a conveniently compa...

Page 3: ... SPL 2 dB 1kHz Dynamic Range 102 dB SPL Power requirements 9 Volt PP3 Output Connection 3 5 Stereo mini jack Tip left channel Ring right channel Battery Life Over 100 hours alkaline Over 10 hours on low battery life Weight 115g 0 253lb without battery Packed weight 240g 0 529lb Dimension W x L x H 66 0mm 108 0mm 130 0 mm 2 598in 4 251in 5 118in Frequency Response High Pass Filter 0 90 270 180 2 0 ...

Page 4: ...igh pass filter 0 75 Hz Three position level control 10dB 0dB 20dB LED on off power indicator Integrated billeted metal camera shoe mount with 3 8 thread for easy boompole mounting HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE 9V battery powered over 100 hours use alkaline RF EMI shielded cable and electronics for extremely low radio interference Low noise circuitry Australian designed and manufactured Stereo VideoMic...

Page 5: ...ield 2 Shock mount cradle 3 Shock mount band 4 Power High Pass Filter switch 5 Level attenuation boost switch 6 Power on off LED indicator 7 Battery cover 8 Billeted metal camera shoe mount 9 Fastening ring 10 3 8 thread mount 11 Signal output cable 12 3 5mm stereo mini jack ...

Page 6: ...sides of the battery cover between your thumb and index finger Pull the cover in an upwards motion until it clicks out of place Hold the sides of the battery cover between thumb and index finger and pull upwards to remove Insert the battery with the negative terminal on top as shown in the next diagram The correct battery orientation is also shown on the inside of the battery cover If the battery ...

Page 7: ... 8 thread at the bottom to allow mounting on tripods and boompoles Some older model and low cost cameras may produce a higher level of mechanical noise which can be picked up by the Stereo VideoMic Pro The integrated High Pass Filter should be switched on to reduce the resulting low frequency rumble Refer to page 8 for more details on engaging the High Pass Filter Before sliding the camera shoe in...

Page 8: ...pful to engage the High Pass Filter to cut out the sound of air conditioning handling noise while adjusting focus settings and distant traffic audible in the background To engage the High Pass Filter slide the power switch to the right hand position until it is pointing to where the HPF symbol is indicated LED POWER INDICATOR The power indicator LED flashes RED briefly when the microphone is first...

Page 9: ...o into the typically low quality mic preamps found on most DSLR cameras The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been designed to work best with the camera s Auto Gain Control switched off see page 16 for more information on Auto Gain Control As always it is recommended to test your audio first before recording anything of importance The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been RF EMI shielded for very high rejection of r...

Page 10: ... to its shock mount cradle may become dislodged They can easily be put back into place by hand Also if the bands should become damaged or worn over time the old bands can be fully removed and replacement bands fitted Please follow the instructions below to readjust or replace the bands as necessary Start by attaching your shock mount bands to the microphone body The shock mount cradle will then sl...

Page 11: ...pe of the band to the notches on the Stereo VideoMic Pro s body The larger end of the band will fit into the notch near the top of the microphone body and the smaller end of the band will fit into the notch on the underside of the microphone body Ensure that the tapered square at the middle of the band has the knob side facing down ready to press into the shock mount cradle Match the shock mount b...

Page 12: ...e circular knob on the inner side of the band will lock into the shock mount notch SETUP AND USE Slide the tapered square on the middle of the band into the notch on the shock mount Repeat the process for all four bands and the Stereo VideoMic Pro will be securely mounted to its shock mount cradle Note The bands should press in and hold to the notches on the microphone body and shock mount cradle ...

Page 13: ...s fitted right up to the edge of the microphone body and covers the full foam area to prevent any leakage of wind noise Finally fluff up the Dead Kitten fur in all directions for optimum protection When removing the Dead Kitten windshield keep hold of the foam underneath with one hand while using the other to gently pull away the Dead Kitten around the diameter of the elastic Please Note After fit...

Page 14: ... clockwise to tighten until the microphone is fastened securely The VC1 stereo extension lead will assist in connecting your microphone to your camera or sound recorder for remote use OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BOOMPOLES The Stereo VideoMic Pro may be mounted on a Boompole Mini Boompole or Micro Boompole via the 3 8 thread located at the bottom of the camera shoe mount This allows you to move the microp...

Page 15: ...as not to damage or tear the foam during removal The foam windshield can be hand washed in cold water then dried thoroughly in the sun before refitting Inside the Stereo VideoMic Pro box you will find a sachet of moisture absorbent crystals Please retain these crystals and store with the Stereo VideoMic Pro to keep the microphone in ideal condition Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be ...

Page 16: ...ble which can be used to connect your camera to accessories that use the universal shoe Please contact your camera manufacturer for information on the available converters for your camera model WHY CAN I HEAR A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE MICROPHONE WHEN IT IS MOVED SHAKEN After a long period of use the screw that fastens the camera shoe mount to the base of the Stereo VideoMic Pro may need to be tigh...

Page 17: ... I ORDER REPLACEMENT SHOCK MOUNT BANDS FOR MY STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO The elastomer shock mount bands are available to order as a pack through your local RØDE distributor Please visit www rodemic com wheretobuy to find your nearest distributor s contact details ...

Page 18: ...quired to repair the microphone during the warranty period The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear modification shipping damage or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide The RØDE Microphones 10 Year Warranty gives you the peace of mind that your investment is protected for many years to come subject to terms conditions see rodemic com warranty for full deta...

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