BOYA Super Cardioid Shotgun Microphone BY-BM2021 User Guide

June 7, 2024
Boya

BY-BM2021
Super-Cardioid shotgun microphone
For Smartphone & Camera Video/Audio Recording
Instruction Manual

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Instruction

Thanks for purchasing BOYA BY-BM2021!
The BOYA BY-BM2021 is a super-cardioid video shotgun microphone, which offers much better sound performance than using a smartphone, tablets, cameras, camcorder built-in microphone.
With both TRRS and TRS audio connector cables included, it is compatible with most smartphones, tablets, DSLRs, camcorders which have a 3.5mm mic jack.
Unique super-cardioid polar pattern, it tight pickup area focuses directly in front of the microphone and reduces other surrounding sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from any background noise.
Reinforced ABS construction at only 63g, the microphone always keeps your setup super lightweight, making it ideal for handheld shooting.
Without any complicated switches or settings, it’s mainly powered by cameras, camcorders or smartphones, PC external microphone input, requiring no batteries to operate.

Features

  • Compatible with smartphone, DSLR cameras, camcorders, PC, etc
  • Super-Cardioid Condenser Microphone
  • No Battery Required
  • Compact Lightweight Design
  • Reinforced ABS Construction
  • Includes one 3.5mm TRS cable & one 3.5mm TRRS cable
  • Foam windshield included

Specifications

Polar Pattern: Super-cardioid
Frequency Response: 40-20,000Hz
Sensitivity: -35d8±3dB@1KHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 76dB
Plug: 3.5mm TRS &

TRRS connector
Dimensions(LHD):| 6.63.02.0″
(16877.249.9mm)
Net Weight:| 2.2oz(63g)

Frequency response

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Poler pattern

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Package contents:

  1. Microphone
  2. Foam windscreen
  3. Carrying pouch
  4. 5mm TRS & TRRS cable both included
  5. User guide

Tip:

Use this microphone with your camera before recording an important event. Make sure that you are familiar with its operation with your specific camera and verify the audio recording results are as expected.

What’s Included

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  1. Windshield foam
  2. 5mm audio output jack
  3. Anti-shock mount
  4. 1/4 hot shoe mount adapter
  5. 5mm TRS cable
  6. 5mm TRRS cable

What’s the difference?

  1. 03.5 mm TRRS connector
    -For smartphones, tablets, or Mac
    -1 terminal is 90 degrees, another side is straight
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  2. 3.5 mm TRS connector
    -For cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, and other audio/video recording devices
    -Both terminals are 90 degree

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  1. Loosen the locking knob, then slide the microphone’s hot shoe mount onto the
  2. Tighten the locking knob, to secure the microphone
  3. Use the 3.5mm TRS audio cable to connect the camera and microphone

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Setting up your microphone with smartphone, tablets, or Mac

  1. Use the 3.5mm TRRS audio cable to connect the smartphones, tablets, or Mac and microphone.
  2. Turn on the audio-only or video recording app then start recording.

Pls noted plug a 90 degrees 3.5mm connector into the microphone, straight 3.5mm TRRS connector to the smartphone, tablet, or Mac.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any problem using the BY-BM2021 components, use the following checklist.
If any problem persists, please consult our local dealer, or contact us directly at sales@boya-mic.com.

Problem Solution
The microphone can’t work solution: make sure that using the correct audio

connector.

  1. For smartphones, tablets or Mac, using a 3.5mm TRRS cable.
  2. For other devices, using a 3.5mm TRS cable.

Too much ambiance noise is being picked up| Make sure that the microphone is as close as possible to the subject. A certain amount of ambient noise is unavoidable in loud environments.

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