Danger of fire and short-circuit
• Do not operate the device with wet hands.
• Clean the equipment only in the way described in
Maintaining Your
Microphone
.
• Take care to avoid dropping the equipment. Make sure that the device is
properly fastened and reliably mounted. If the device has been dropped,
have it inspected by a skilled technician before you switch it on again.
• Should the equipment be damaged or defective, or if you notice a scorching
smell, remove the batteries immediately. Do not operate the device with a
damaged housing and do not repair the device yourself. Have the device only
repaired by a skilled service person.
• Always keep your device in good condition, as specified in these instructions
for use.
• Do not tamper with or alter the internal components of the microphone.
Danger of suffocation caused by small parts
• Keep the device out of the reach of children and pets.
Precautionary measure when using the batteries.
• Batteries/power packs, if inappropriately handled, can run out or explode.
• Please observe the following notes on safety when handling batteries to be
used in this device:
• Use only batteries mentioned in these operating instructions.
• Do not discard of the batteries in a fire and do not expose them to direct heat.
• In order to avoid damage to the product, you must make sure that you
remove the batteries, if you do not use the product over a long period of
time, or if the batteries have been discharged.
• If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothes, rinse it off
immediately with fresh water.
MAINTAINING YOUR MICROPHONE
• Keep your microphone away from dust, moisture or water.
• To clean the housing, wipe with a dry micro-fiber cloth to remove dust.
• Store your microphone in the included pouch to protect it from dirt and dust.
SPECIFICATIONS
V1 ENGLISH 15-0080
Type
Polar pattern
Frequency response
Sensitivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
Output impedance
Power
Plug
Filter
Dimensions (L×H×D)
Net weight
Pickup angle
Condenser microphone (directional)
Super-cardioid
40-20,000HZ
-40 dB +/- 1dB / 0 dB=1V/Pa, 1 kHz
75 dB or more
200 Ohm or less
9V lithium or alkaline battery
Mini-pin plug (3.5 mm)
Controlled by low-cut filter switch
8.7 × 4.0 × 2.3 in.
(22.0 × 10.2 × 5.8 cm)
.27 lbs. (121 g)
45°
TROUBLESHOOTING
Polar curve
Frequency response
PROBLEM
Microphone
doesn’t record.
Audio is too
quiet.
Audio cuts in
and out.
SOLUTION
• The battery may be dead. Try replacing the battery.
• Make sure that your microphone is turned on.
• Make sure that the 3.5 mm audio cable is connected correctly and
securely to your microphone and your recording device’s
microphone jack.
• Make sure that your camera is set up to use an external
microphone. See the instructions that came with your camera for
more information.
• Aim the microphone at the sound source and away from unwanted
sound sources.
• Move closer to your sound source.
• Turn on the low-cut filter setting to reduce low frequency noise.
• Make sure that your camera is set up to use an external
microphone. See the instructions that came with your camera for
more information.
• Aim the microphone at the sound source and away from unwanted
sound sources.
• Make sure that the 3.5 mm audio cable is connected correctly and
securely to your microphone and recording device’s microphone jack.
• Move closer to your sound source.
LEGAL NOTICES
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For complete warranty, visit www.insigniaproducts.com.
CONTACT INSIGNIA
1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico)
www.insigniaproducts.com
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