VideoMic Instruction Manual
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1. Polar Responses 25 0 90 dB rel 1V Pa 25 0 90 dB rel 1V Pa 180 Super Cardioid 1kHz 270 25 0 90 dB rel 1V Pa 180 Super Cardioid 4kHz _4 Features e Studio recording quality e Rugged ABS construction e 9V battery operation e Custom designed integral wind screen e Condenser microphone e Low noise circuitry e Low handling noise e Integral camera shoe mount e Designed amp manufactured in Australia e Full 10 year guarantee Powering the VideoMic e The VideoMic operates on a standard 9V battery ANSI 1604A or IEC 6LR61 We recommend you use either Alkaline or Lithium batteries for the longest continuous operating time e The VideoMic will run continuously for over 100 hrs with a good quality Alkaline battery It is however important to understand that battery performance can vary dramatically with ambient temperature and shelf life Actual operation times will vary and we suggest you always carry a spare battery If the application is critical and where there is no opportunity to re shoot we suggest that you use a fresh battery Online product registration required ae Installing the battery e To install the battery simply place your thumb on the ribbed section of the cover in front of the gold circle figure 1 Figure 1 Sliding open the battery cover Press down gently and slide bac2. you should have many years of reliable service 11 Warranty All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www rodemic com The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required 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 If you experience any problem or have any questions regarding your RODE microphone first contact the dealer who sold it to you If the microphone requires a factory authorised service return will be organised by that dealer We have an extensive distributor dealer network but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require do not hesitate to contact us directly RODE Microphones International 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Ph 61 2 9648 5855 Fax 61 2 9648 2455 USA P O Box 4189 Santa Barbara CA 93140 4189 Ph 805 566 7777 Fax 805 566 0071 Technical Support For information and technical support questions contact support rodemic com In the Unites States and Puerto Rico contact usasupport rodemic com or call 805 566 7777 In Australia contact ozsupport rodemic com or call 02 9648 5855 Anywhere except Australia the United States and Puerto Rico contact support rodemic com or c
3. E D Power Indicator e The power indicator L E D flashes RED for 0 25 seconds when the mic is first turned on This changes to GREEN indicating the battery has adequate charge When the battery runs low the LED will change back to RED and you should replace the battery The mic will work for approximately 1 hour once the RED indicator is lit however with reduced performance e It is now time to set the camera s audio level To ensure the optimum signal you will need to set the VU meter on the camera to read around 3 4 or 75 on the sound peaks usually configurable from the menu of most cameras refer to your video camera user manual 9 e You should try and set the level using the sound source you will be recording or a sound source of similar level before starting to record or you could distort the input if the level has been set too high Please consult your video camera user manual for more details e The Video Mic has been optimised for high rejection of radio frequency interference but we suggest you keep all transmitters cell phones pagers etc at least two metres away to reduce the possibility of interference ruining your recordings PAD Switch e The VideoMic comes with a three position PAD switch which is located in the battery compartment figure 9 Figure 9 Locating the PAD Switch The PAD switch provides a 1008 or 2008 reduction in sensitivity which will reduce the amplitude of th
4. ODE MICROPHONES VideoMic Instruction Manual www rodemic com C EMC LVD N3594 Introduction Thank you for investing in the RODE VideoMic Those of you who are first time RODE customers may be interested to know that RODE is one of the largest and most respected professional microphone companies in the world Our studio microphones are the tone behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade and our award winning live performance microphones are on tour throughout the world The VideoMic is a very special product Like many great inventions it is the result of a need that was not being met bought a high quality MiniDV camera and went looking for a shotgun mic The choices were either totally useless low cost rubbish or mics not designed for MiniDV cameras that cost a fortune was amazed that no one offered a quality product that worked and was affordable This made me decide to design and build the definitive video microphone wanted a microphone that would provide the same level of sound quality and low noise specifications as high cost professional models and be easy to use and mount The RODE VideoMic delivers on that aim How can R DE achieve this when others can t It is simple RODE spends millions of dollars on R amp D and automated machinery When you invest in high volume production technologies the costs drop dramatically We pass on these savings to our customers We
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6. e output signal to your recording device figure 10 0 d B Hill Both switches to the left Top switch to the left and l d B bottom switch to the right Top switch to the right and 20 d B bottom switch to the left Figure 10 Setting the PAD switch General Operation The VideoMic comes with a foam windshield There is no need to remove it however if you ever do please take care not to rip it The windshield should be left on at all times as even the slightest breeze can cause sound interference When shooting outside in heavy winds you may need to purchase a more specialised wind shield RODE has a full line of accessories such as windshields boom poles cable extenders and pistol grips Please visit our web site www rodemic com for further details Shotgun microphones such as the VideoMic have a narrow pick up angle or polar response and so can be used to great effect with cameras for news gathering weddings or sporting events The VideoMic can be used in any situation where you want to listen to what s in the shot not what s at the side or out of view Regular use of the VideoMic will provide you with better results as you become more familiar with its sound and pick up characteristics The VideoMic is made from high strength ABS ensuring impact resistance and a longer life however care must be taken not to get the VideoMic wet Treat the mic the way you treat your camera and
7. g anti clockwise to make sliding the camera shoe into place much easier figure 5 Now turn the knurled ring in a clockwise direction gently tightening it so the VideoMic base is seated firmly in place The actual microphone will exhibit some play due to the shock mounting system knurled ring Figure 5 Mounting the VideoMic The VideoMic has eight cable clips to eliminate noise transmission and secure it in place once connected figure 6 Figure 6 Correctly mounting the cable e The VideoMic delivers a mic level signal to the video camera via a stereo mini jack audio lead The mini jack should be connected to the camera via the camera s Audio In socket figure 7 refer to your video camera user manual Figure 7 Connecting the VideoMic lead to your camera VideoMic controls e Now that you have the VideoMic securely fastened to your camera and the audio output lead connected you can switch the mic on On Off amp High Pass Filter Switch e The power HPF switch is located on the end of the mic body figure 8 MIC ON HIGH PASS FILTER L E D 0 lt MIC ON FLAT FILTER 0 N BATTERY POWER OFF MIC MUTE Figure 8 The High Pass Filter HPF switch The High Pass Fllter HPF is a low frequency cutoff setting which you can use to remove rumble or other low frequency noise while recording It will affect the tone slightly but in some situations it is required L
8. have been doing this with our studio microphones for the last 16 years and continue to win international awards for performance and quality Please take the time to read this manual so that you can get the best out of your microphone If you have any questions or comments you can log onto our web site at www rodemic com where there are answers to frequently asked questions as well as our contact details Kil Peter Freedman RODE Microphones Sydney Australia Acoustic Principle Directional Pattern Frequency Range Output Impedence Sensitivity Equivalent Noise Dynamic Range Maximum SPL Signal Noise Power supply voltage Battery Life Output Connection Net Weight Specifications Line plus Gradient Super Cardioid 40Hz 20 000Hz selectable High Pass Filter HPF 80Hz 12dB octave see graph 2000 38dB re 1V Pa 1kHz 12 6mV Pa 94dB SPL 2dB 1kHz 20dBA SPL per IEC651 114d B per IEC651 134009 1kHz 1 THD into 1kQ 7408 SPL 1kHz rel 1Pa per IEC651 9V alkaline battery Current 5mA gt 100 hours 3 5mm stereo jack plug 176g no battery Specifications Frequency Response 10 0 10 gt 20 E gt 30 40 20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 dB re 1 V Pa
9. k the cover until it is fully removed figure 2 Figure 2 The battery compartment e Insert the battery with the Positive terminal to the top as shown in figure 3 You will find that you cannot reverse the battery as the compartment won t allow this Figure 3 Inserting the battery e Once you have installed the battery slide the cover back into position and you are ready to fasten the mic onto the camera Mounting the VideoMic e The VideoMic incorporates a standard camera shoe adaptor on the underside of the suspension shock mount figure 4 Figure 4 Camera shoe adaptor Designed to reduce camera borne motor and handling noise the shock mount has a 3 8 x 16 and a 1 4 x 20 threaded insert for mounting on tripods and poles e You will find older model and low cost cameras produce more motor noise which the VideoMic can pick up If so switch on the High Pass Filter HPF to reduce this refer to page 9 for more details You could also notice that your camera s inbuilt microphone may not pick up this noise and wonder why On board mics are for general purpose use and designed to do a basic job They can cancel out certain sounds such as motor noise at the expense of tone and directional characteristics The very latest cameras incorporate low noise vibration motors making them relatively silent e Before sliding the camera shoe into place turn the knurled tightening rin
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