Godox VDS-M1 Shotgun Microphone Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
Godox VDS-M1 Shotgun Microphone
VDS-M1 Shotgun Microphone is specially designed for interview, speech, conference, etc. Adopts array signal processing technology for high sensitivity and long pickup distance. With cardioid and hypercardioid directivity for option, it can be changed through the switch to satisfy different application. Powered by 48V phantom power or 1.5V AA battery for convenient use. The advanced electroacoustic technology and durable quality makes it an ideal choice for many occasions.
Features
- Adopts array signal processing technology for high sensitivity and long pickup distance.
- Optional cardioid and hypercardioid directivity satisfies different application.
- Powered by phantom power or 1pc AA 1.5V battery for convenient use.
- Alloy material housing design efectively reduce the RF signal interference and improve the recording performance.
- Specially designed for interview, supplied with professional spring cable for convenient use and storage.
Specification
Transducer Principle
Polar Pattern
| Back electret condenser
Cardioid/Hypercardioid
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Frequency Response| 50Hz – 16kHz/80Hz – 14kHz
Senstivity| -45dB土2dB/-30dB土2dB
Output Impedance| 500Ω/1600Ω士30%( at 1kHz )
Load Impedance| ≥1000Ω
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Power Requirement
Weight
| 1.5V AA battery or 9-52V phantom power
267g(battery is not contained)
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Dimension| 280mm×22.2mm
Storage Temperature| -10℃~50℃
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Frequency Response Graph
Function llustration
Power off: when the switch is on the “OFF” position, the microphone is tured
off. Cardioid Pickup Pattern: when the switchis on the“ ”position, the
microphone is under vocal pickup status and ideal for short distance vocal
pickup. Hypercardioid Pickup Pattern: when the switch is on the“ ”position,
the microphone is under vocal pickup status and ideal for long distance
pickup.
Operating Instruction
Battery Installation
- Powered by battery: ( pic1 ) screw off the microphone tail pipe in anticlockwise direction, put in the battery according to the marked polarity in the battery compartment, then screw up the tail pipe clockwise. ( pic2) plug the connector of the supplied XL R connecting cable to the microphone， connect the other end of the cable to the recorder or camera, etc.
- Powered by phantom power supply: ( pic3 ) connect one end of the XL . R connecting cable (order separately) to the microphone, connect the other end to the phantom power supply or mixer console/camera with 48V phantom power.
Content
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, over temperature, catching fire, explosion, mechanical risk and hurt or property loss caused by improper use, please read the following items carefully before operation:
- Before operation, make sure that this system power matches with that of the connected equipment. Adjust the volume to proper level during operation. Do not operate at high volume level to avoid hearing loss.
- If abnormal phenomenon (smoke, abnormal smell) happens, please turn off the power switch and disconnect the power plug with power socket, and send the product to local dealer for maintenance.
- Using battery of broken insulation material is forbidden to avoid short circuit. Please do not charge the non-rechargeable battery.
- Put the waste battery into classification dustbin rather than used as toy by children or discarded directly to avoid potential danger or affecting the environment.
- The product and accessories should be put in dry and ventilated place rather than humid or dusty environment. Prevent the product from fire, liquid, rain, water, over-colliding, throwing, vibrating, vent hole covered to avoid function destroyed.
- When the product needs to be installed on wall or ceiling, please fix it tightly to avoid dropping risk.
- Please abide by safety rules during operation. Do not use the product in the place prohibited by regulation or law to avoid accident.
- Do not disassemble or repair the product by yourself to avoid hurt. If you have question or need service, please contact the local dealer.
Notice:
- Condenser microphone features high sensitivity, avoid being dropped from a high place or with strong shock.
- Condenser microphone should be stored in a clean and dry place when it is not used, do not use and keep the unit in the high temperature, humidity and strong magnetic environment to avoid impact on the timbre and the sensitivity.
- When the microphone is not used，please push the switch to the “OFF” position to save battery power.
- Take out the battery when the microphone is not used for a long time to avoid battery leakage.
- Keep the battery out of the reach of children to avoid eating by mistake.
Warranty
Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safe-keep it. Thank you!
| Product Information | Model | Product Code Number |
|---|
Customer Information
| Name| Contact Number
Address
Seller Information
| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note
Applicable Products
The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance lnformation (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items,giveaways and additional accessories attached,etc.) are not included in this warranty scope.
Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time,and the purchase date is considered as the date registered onthe warranty card when buying the product.
How to Get the Maintenance Service
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If you cannot provide valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.
Inapplicable Cases
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the
following cases: ①. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
②.
Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance or preservation,
such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external
equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing
to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and damp
environments, etc; ③. Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institution
or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition
and detachment; ④.
The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed; ⑤. No valid warranty card; ⑥. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software; ⑦. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident; ⑧. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.
Maintenance and Service Support Information
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:
Product Type| Name| Maintenance Period(month)| Warranty
Service Type
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Parts| Product Main Body| 12| Customer sends the product to designated site
Battery| 3| Customer sends the product to designated site
Charger, Power Cable,Sync Cable, Electrical Parts etc.| 12| Customer sends the
product to designated site
Other Items| Battery Case, Windscreen Foam, Wind Cap, Locking Device, Lanyard,
Tie, Velcro Tape,
Clip, Bag, Package etc.
| No| Without warranty
Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062.
Documents / Resources
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Godox VDS-M1 Shotgun
Microphone
[pdf] Instruction Manual
VDS-M1, Shotgun Microphone
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Godox VDS-M1 Shotgun
Microphone
[pdf] Instruction Manual
VDS-M1, Shotgun Microphone