Saramonic SR-Q2M Digital Audio Recorder User Guide

Saramonic SR-Q2M Digital Audio Recorder

Statement
Please read this manual carefully before using and strictly operate and store in accordance with the instructions. Please save it for your future reference. If the user manual can not help you to solve certain problems, please ask your retailer for help or email us: info@saramonic.com.

Cautions

1. Do not use the unit under water, don’t expose it to rain. Please store it in a cool, dry place.
2. Please use and store it in normal temperature. Do not move it from overheated to supercooled condition frequently as well as keep away from heat sources such as heater and oven.
3. When using and storing, please pay attention to dust and moisture.
4. Be careful to violent collision.
5. To avoid acoustical feedback, do not hold the microphone close to the loudspeakers.
6. For the best sound pick-up pattern, do not hold your hand against the microphone head.
7. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when the device is not used for a long time.

General Introduction

The Saramonic SR-Q2M is a metal handheld audio recorder with a built-in X/Y stereo microphone. The easy-to-read LCD menu display and one-button-recording interface make SR-Q2M very simple to use. Ideal for using in applications such as audio for video, ENG, filmmaking, field recording, music production, podcasting, etc. The X/Y microphone captures clean stereo sound. The integrated flash recording allows you to record up to 96kHz/16bit. wav audio files to a microSD card of capacity up to 32GB or a microSDXC card of capacity up to 128GB. Separate microphone input and line input jacks provide a multitude of options for attaching a wide range of audio equipment. SR-Q2M runs on two AA batteries or it could powered with DC 5V power via its USB port. With audio input level control and real-time headphone monitoring, the SR-Q2M allows you to easily record audio safety at optimum signal.

Highlights

• Sturdy metal housing
• Compact and handy operation interface
• X/Y stereo microphone
• Easy-to-read menu and LCD display
• 3.5mm microphone input jack
• 3.5mm line input jack
• Built-in speaker
• Records up to 96kHz/16bit .wav audio files
• Adjustable input level and headphone monitor volume controls
• HOLD function to prevent inadvertent operation
• Powered by two AA batteries or DC 5V USB power
• A lavalier microphone and wired remote control included

Product Structure

1. X/Y stereo microphone
   The X/Y configuration angled 90° to produce realistic stereo image.

2. PEAK/REC LED indicator
   The LED indicator will be in solid red while recording;
   The LED indicator will flash in red while signal overload.

3. LCD screen
   Displays menu, please refer to “6. LCD Screen” for more details.

4. HOME button
   Back to previous menu or back to the main menu during recording.

5. REC button
   Press the REC button to start recording immediately.

6. Control panel
   Go through menu and select functions or values shown on the display. Refer to “5. Control Buttons Introduction”

7. MICROPHONE IN jack
   A stereo 3.5mm microphone jack. Plug in 3.5mm stereo TRS microphone.

8. Built-in speaker
   Easily check the playback audio with no delay.

9. 1/4″ -20 female screw

10. Battery compartment
    Please refer to “4.1 Install two AA batteries and a memory card.”

11. LINE IN jack
    3.5mm line input jack to plug in external audio sources.

12. REMOTE jack
    2.5mm remote jack for connecting the included remote control.

13. “+ -” INPUT LEVEL control
    Adjust the level of incoming audio signal. Press “+” to increase and “-” to decrease.

14. Power & HOLD button
    Power on / off
    Slide the power button to for 2 seconds to turn on / off.
    HOLD
    Slide the power button to HOLD to disable all the buttons, preventing inadvertent operation.

15. DC 5V USB port
    Via the USB port and supplied cable, the SR-Q2M can be powered with a USB power bank, USB power supply, computer and more.

16. DC power indicator
    The LED indicator will turn green while recorder is being powered by the DC 5V.

17. LINE OUT jack
    A 3.5mm stereo output jack. Output audio to devices like DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, video cameras, etc.

18. Headphone jack
    A 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Connect headphones to monitor the audio output.

19. Headphone volume control
    Press “+/-” to adjust the headphone volume to optimum level.

20. Micro SD card slot
    Please refer to “4.1 Install two AA batteries and a memory card.”

Quick Setup Guide

1. Install two AA batteries and a memory card

   • Pull off the cover of the card slot, insert a MicroSD or MicroSDXC memory card into the card slot with the contacts facing up.
     To remove : Press the card to unlock it, then pull it out from the card slot.

   • Gently slide out the battery cover at the back of the unit. Insert the battery with the “+” positive terminal lined up with the “+” indicator on the battery compartment.
     Note : The recording file will be saved automatically if the batteries run out.

2. You could record with the built-in X/Y microphone, or you could connect an external 3.5mm microphone to the MIC IN jack, or any line level audio source to the LINE IN jack. Please note that only one input signal could be recorded at one time, the sequence priority is LINE IN, MIC IN, built-in X/Y microphone.

3. Plug headphones into the headphone output to monitor the audio. The audio can be monitored only on recording screen and playback screen.

4. Slide the power button to for 2 seconds until the Saramonic startup screen appears, and the SR-Q2M is powered on. System default is on recording screen once powered on.
   Note : If the unit isn’t in use for long time, the real-time-clock battery can run out. It will automatically enter to the “Date&Time” setting menu once powered on. Please set the time and date before use.

Control Buttons Introduction

LCD Screen

Note : SR-Q2M will automatically create a maximum of 9 folders. Folder names FOLDER01-FOLDER09. Each folder can accommodate 200 wav files. File names REC- 001.WAV – REC-200.WAV.
For example: The screen shows you are recording: No.001 .wav file. The .wav file will be stored in FOLDER01.

Recording/playback symbol:

Operating Menu

2 REC SET

|

File Limit

| 30 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

Sample Rate

| 44.1kHz/16bit 44.1kHz/24bit 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/24bit 88.2kHz/16bit 96kHz/16bit

3 SD CARD

| Total:MB Remain:MB Format SD

4 PLAY MODE

| Play 1 File

Repeat 1 File Play Folder Repeat Folder

5 SYSTEM SET

| Date & Time

LCD Backlight

| Always On Always Off 5 seconds

10 seconds

15 seconds

30 seconds

LCD Contrast| 1-2-3-4-5
Version
Factory Reset| No/Yes
Battery Type| Ni-MH

Alkaline

Menu Introduction

1. FILE: Press Play button to browse all recorded files.

   • FOLDER01: Folder name.
   • REC-001.wav: File name.
   • Delete File: Select a file and press enter delete option.
   • Press left or right button to choose “Yes” or “No”, then press to confirm.
   • If one file is deleted, the name of remaining files will not be changed, and the next recording file will be named the same as the deleted one.
     Note : Once audio files have been deleted, they cannot be recovered .

2. REC SET: Set recording parameter.

   • File Limit: Set maximum elapsed time limit.
   • For Example: If you set file limit up to 30 minutes, a 90 minutes’ recording will be divided into 3 separate .wav files. Default setting is 60 minutes.
   • Sample Rate: Set sample rate.
   • Default setting is 44.1kHz/16bit.
   • The higher the rate you set, the shorter the maximum record time your MicroSD card will accommodate.
     Recording Time (hour)

3. SD CARD

   ---

   • Total: Total memory storage.
   • Remain: Remain memory storage.
   • Format SD: Format SD card will erase all data. Please always format new memory cards in the device before use.

4. PLAY MODE
   Play 1 File: Play one selected .wav file for one time.

   • Repeat 1 File: Play one selected .wav file repeatedly.
   • Play Folder: Play .wav files in order of file name of present folder.
   • Repeat Folder: Play all .wav files of present folder in repeatedly.

5. SYSTEM SET

   • Date & Time: Set the date and time so that all files will include a time-stamp when exported.
   • LCD Backlight: Set background LCD light.
   • Select LCD backlight on, off or delay 5/10/15/30 seconds. Default setting is 30 seconds.
   • LCD Contrast: Set LCD contrast.
   • Set LCD screen contrast from 1 to 5. In LCD contrast screen, press or to adjust contrast level. Then press to confirm and exit.
   • Version: Version of the SR-Q2M.
   • Factory Reset: Restore factory settings.
   • Battery Type: Set the battery type for precise power indication. Select Ni-MH or Alkaline.
   • Default setting is Alkaline.

Specification

Recording format

| .WAV

(44.1kHz/16bit, 44.1kHz/24bit, 48kHz/16bit , 48kHz/24bit, 88.2kHz/16bit, 96kHz/16bit)

Playback format

| .WAV

(44.1kHz/16bit, 44.1kHz/24bit, 48kHz/16bit, 48kHz/24bit, 88.2kHz/16bit, 96kHz/16bit)

A/D conversion| 24-bit, 128x oversampling
D/A conversion| 24-bit, 128x oversampling
Signal processing| 32-bit
Recording media| Micro SD card (8-32GB) MicroSDXC (64-128GB)
LCD| LCD 128*64 ( with light )
Built-in stereo mic| 90° X/Y stereo configuration Unidirectional condenser
Gain| 0 to +45dB
Minimum gain with digital attenuation| -30dB
Microphone Input| 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Microphone Input
Line Input| 3.5mm (1/8”) Line Level Input
Input level| 0 to -45dB
Output impedance| 2 kΩ
Line output| 3.5mm (1/8) stereo jack
Output load impedance| 10 kΩ or more
Rated output level| -10dBm
Headphone output level| 20mW + 20mW into 32Ω load
Built-in Speaker| 1W 8Ω
USB jack| Type-C
Power required| LR6 or Ni-MH AA battery X 2 USB DC 5V

Recording hours

| Alkaline Battery

13.5 hours under 96kHz/16bit (wav)

19.5 hours under 44.1kHz/16bit (wav)

Weight| 150g (5.3oz.)
Dimension| 60 (W) x 167 (D) x 30 (H) mm

Packing List

• The SR-Q2M
• 1.8M lavalier microphone FG-LM101
• Remote Control
• USB cable
• Foam windscreen
• Furry windscreen
• Hanging strap
• Storage bag
• User manual
• Warranty card

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