Sony ECM MS957 User's Manual
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1. Sony Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone Operating Instructions ECM MS957 m A un Wi f O Hjo Uo Qo Installing the batter See fig A 1 Turn the grip counter clockwise 2 Pull out the grip to open the battery compartment 3 Insert a new R6 size AA battery Battery Life When the power is turned on the battery check indicator lights momentarily When the battery becomes weak the indicator remains dimly lit or does not light at all In this case replace the battery with a new one The Sony R6P SR manganese battery gives continuous operation of the microphone for about 2 000 hours Notes on Battery To avoid damage to the unit from leakage and corrosion e Be sure to match the and on the battery with the same marks on the battery compartment e Do not try to recharge battery e Remove the battery if the microphone is not to be used for a long period of time In case of battery leakage wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment before installing a new battery Connection See fig B Connect the L shaped stereo mini plug to the MIC jack of your recording equipment MD DAT etc as illustrated in fig B Parts Identification and Uses See fig C 1 Connector Insert the connector in until it clicks Remove the connector by pressing the button 2 Wind Screen Attach in order to reduce wind or breathing noise 3 Battery Check Indicator When the power directive angle sw2. itch is turned from OFF to ON this indicator lights momentarily When the battery becomes weak the indicator remains dimly lit or does not light at all In this case replace the battery with a new one 4 Power Directive Angle Switch Set the switch according to the sound source OFF Turns power off 90 Use to pick up a relatively narrower sound source instrumental solo birds or insects chirp etc 120 Use to pick up a relatively wider sound source orchestra chorus train car race etc The above gives guidelines for selecting the appropriate angle Although following those guidelines is encouraged you can freely choose either angle according to your own preference 3 5 Microphone Holder You can also connect to a microphone stand PF 1 2 optional 6 Grip As shown in the illustration it can be used as a handy microphone Loosen the screw and detach the grip from the microphone stand 7 Screw Tighten the screw after setting the direction of the microphone 8 L shaped Stereo Mini plug Connect to the MIC jack of your recording equipment DAT MD NT etc 9 Turning Capsule Button See fig D a Set the turning capsule button according to the direction of the sound source As shown in the illustration set the microphone head toward the sound source by pressing the turning capsule button b Using the microphone vertically This position makes a more accurate sound pick up Use this position after mon
3. itoring and adjusting the sound quality of your recording equipment c Using the microphone horizontally This position makes for a successful sound pick up without any fine adjustments 10 Microphone stand See fig E As shown in the illustration spread out the legs to use the stand Features This microphone is suitable for use in a variety of situations such as at concerts or conferences with digital recording equipment Sony DAT MD NT Digital Microcorder etc e The turning capsule function allows both vertical and horizontal sound pickup e The Mid Side Stereo System provides a natural sound pick up delivering a stereo sound image with superb clarity e The directive angle between left and right channels can be set to 90 or 120 according to the sound source Precautions e The microphone should never be dropped or subjected to strong shock e Keep the microphone away from areas with extremely high temperatures and humidity above 60 C or 140 F e f the microphone is placed near loudspeakers an acoustic feedback howling effect may occur If this happens place the microphone as far away as possible from the loudspeakers change the direction of the microphone or decrease the speaker volume until the howling stops Specifications General Type One point stereo employing the Mid side stereo system electret condenser microphone Microphone Cord 4 mm diameter two core shielded OFC Oxygen free cop
4. per cord with Canon XLR 5 12C type connector and gold plated L shaped stereo mini plug Stand Screw PF 1 2 screws Dimensions Approx 40 x 183 mm diameter x length 1 5 8 X 7 1 4 in projecting parts and controls not included Mass Approx 330 g 11 7 oz including battery and cord Supplied accessories Wind screen 1 Microphone holder PF 1 2 screw 1 Microphone stand 1 Carrying case 1 Performance Frequency Response 50 18 000 Hz Directivity Unidirectional x 2 Directive angle 90 or 120 switchable Output Impedance 6000hm 30 unbalanced Sensitivity directive angle 120 Open circuit output voltage 1 42 3 dB Effective output level 2 45 8 3 dBm Difference between L and R channel sensitivity Less than 3dB Power Requirements Normal operating voltage 1 5 V R6 Size AA battery Minimum operating voltage 1 1 V R6 Size AA battery Battery life Approx 2 000 hours with Sony R6P SR battery Maximum Sound Pressure Level Input 3 More than 115 dBSPL Dynamic Range More than 90 dB Operating Temperature Range 0 C 40 C 32 F 104tF 4 0dB 1 v Pa 1 000Hz 1 pa 10 Ubar 94 dBsPL 2 0 dBm 1 mW Pa 1 000Hz 3 1 wave distortion at 1 000Hz 0 dBsPI 2 x 10 5 pa
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