5
Stereo directional microphone for cameras
User manual
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Features
Two high-sensitivity electret condenser capsules in an XY
arrangement for use with video and DSLR cameras
Reduced ambient noise thanks to the cardioid pattern
Switchable sensitivity from -10 dB to +20 dB
Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter with attenuation of 10 dB/octave
Standard connector for easy connection to the camera
Reduction of mechanical noise thanks to the microphone’s
elastic suspension
Sturdy aluminum housing to protect the capsules and electronics
Up to 100 hours operating time from a single CR 2032 round cell
battery
Battery capacity indicator
Operating elements
1) Power switch and high-pass filter
Set this switch to the position to switch the microphone on,
and to the
OFF
position to switch it o
ff
and save the capacity of the
internal round cell battery. Always switch o
ff
the Kamikaze PRO
when not using it.
Set the switch to the position to dampen signals below 80
Hz by 10 dB/octave
2) Sensitivity switch
This switch allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the internal
preamplifier. For quiet sources, choose the
+20 dB
position, and
for loud sound events, reduce the sensitivity to
0 dB
or -
10 dB
.
3) Battery status indicator
This LED briefly lights up red when you switch the microphone
on. If this LED then stays red instead of going out, this means the
battery capacity is low. In this case, please replace the battery
with a new CR 2032 round cell battery.
4) Battery compartment
Insert the supplied battery here.
5) Hot shoe adapter
This mounting adapter allows you to install the microphone on any
suitable camera with a flash.
6) Audio cable
The integrated TRS cable connects the microphone to the mini jack
audio input on the camera.
