BOYA BY-BM2040 Camera Microphone User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Boya

Table of Contents

BOYA BY-BM2040 Camera Microphone User Manual
Introduction
Package contents
Tip:
Product Structure
Setting up your microphone with camera
Setting up your microphone with smartphone, tablets or laptop
Troubleshooting
Features
Frequency response
Polar pattern
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BOYA BY-BM2040 Camera Microphone User Manual

Introduction

Thanks for purchasing BOYA BY-BM2040! The BOYA BY-BM2040, a compact super- cardioid shotgun microphone, is able to provide high-quality audio for your video. Unique super-cardioid polar pattern and tight pickup area focus directly in front of the microphone and reduce other surround-ing sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from any background noise. Reinforced carbon fiber + ABS construction at only about 79g, the microphone always keeps your setup super lightweight, making it ideal for handheld shooting. Equipped with a professional shock mount can be adjusted back and forth and more stably improve the recording effect of the device. The BOYA BY-BM2040 is compatible with smartphones, tablets, DSLR cameras, and camcorders. it is ideal for vlogging, mobile journalism, live streaming, ASMR recording, and more.

Package contents

BY-BM2040 microphone
Shock mount – Foam windscreen
Fur windshield
3.5mm TRS to TRS cable
3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable
Carrying pouch

Tip:

Use this microphone with your camera and smartphone before recording an important event. Make sure that you are familiar with it’s operation with your external device and verify the audio recording results are as expected.

Product Structure

1 Foam windscreen
2 3.5mm audio output jack
3 Shock mount
1/4″cold shoe mount 5 Fur windshield

3.5mm TRS to TRS connector –
For cameras, camcorders,
audio recorders and other audio/video recording devices
b 3.5mm TRS to TRRS connector –
For smartphone, tablet or laptop

Setting up your microphone with camera

Fix the microphone to the shock mount and loosen the locking knob of its cold shoe mount, then slide the mount onto the camera.
Tighten the locking knob, to secure the microphone.
Use the 3.5mm TRS to TRS audio cable to connect the camera and microphone

Setting up your microphone with smartphone, tablets or laptop 1.Use the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS audio cable to connect the smartphones, tablets or laptop and microphone. 2.Turn on the audio-only or video recording app and start recording. Please noted to plug 90 degree 3.5mm TRS connector to the microphone and straight 3.5mm TRRS connector to the smart phone, tablets or laptop.

Setting up your microphone with smartphone, tablets or laptop

1.Use the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS audio cable to connect the smartphones, tablets or laptop and microphone. 2.Turn on the audio-only or video recording app and start recording. Please noted to plug 90 degree 3.5mm TRS connector to the microphone and straight 3.5mm TRRS connector to the smart phone, tablets or laptop.

Troubleshooting

If you have any problem using the BY-BM2040 components, use the following checklist. If any problem persist, please consult our local dealer, or contact us directly at sales@boya-mic.com.

Features

Super-cardioid condenser microphone
Compact lightweight design
Reinforced ABS construction
Professional shock mount
No battery required, plug and play
Compatible with smartphone, DSLR cameras, camcorders, PC, etc.
Ideal for vlogging, mobile journalism, live streaming, ASMR recording, and more.