Saramonic Vmic5 Pro Super-cardioid Shotgun Microphone User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Saramonic
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Saramonic Vmic5 Pro Super-cardioid Shotgun Microphone User Manual
Product Introduction
The Saramonic Vmic5 Pro is a super-cardioid on-camera condenser shotgun microphone that provides broadcast-quality audio to DSLR, Mirrorless and Video Cameras. The Vmic5 Pro features aoutput level control (-10dB, OdB, +20dB), a high-pass filter (0/75/150Hz) and a high frequency boost (+5db) to increase intelligibility of dialogue. The microphone features Auto Power function, allowing to turns on/ off in response to the plug-in power status. The detachable 3.5mm cable connects the Vmic5 Pro to your camera’s audio input and the headphone output allows you to monitor the incoming audio. Specially designed shock mount system provide isolation from vibration and mechanical noise. Built-in battery has a capacity of 2000mAh that allows to be charged via USB-C (DC 5V/1A). Includes foam windshield, fur windscreen, USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm TRS audio cable in the package.
Highlights
- Super-cardioid polar pattern
- Automatic Power On/Off
- Shock mount system for reducing mechanism noise
- High-pass filter (flat/150 Hz)
- Three-level output control (-10dB, OdB, +20dB)
- High-frequency boost ( 5db )
- Powered by built-in battery or USB-C (DC 5V/1A)
- Includes foam windshield, fur windscreen, USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm TRS to TRS audio output cable for camera
Product Structure
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High-pass Filter LED (flat, 75, 150Hz)
NOTE: The indicator lights off when turns into flat. -
Power LED
Power ON=Solid Blue Light -
Output Gain Control LED (-10dB, OdB, +20dB)
The indicator lights off when turns into OdB. Low Battery=Solid Red Light -
Power Button
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High-pass Filter Button
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Auto Power LED
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High-pass Filter Button
Short press to adjust low-cut setting.
Long press to turn on high-frequency boost function. -
Output Gain Level Button
Short press to adjust output gain level setting. Long press to turn on POWER AUTO function. -
Shock Mount System
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Cold Shoe Mount
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Charging Status LED
Charging=Solid Red Light
Fully Charged=Solid Blue Light -
USB-C Charging Port (DC 5V/1 A )
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O 3.5mm Headphone Output
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LINE OUT Port
Set Up Guide
- Long press the power button turning on the microphone, and then the Power LED lights blue.
- Unscrew the locking screw of the microphone, and slide it onto DSLR or others.
- Tighten the screw again to fix it on the position.
- Attach the Vmic5 Pro to your camera’s shoe mount. Connect the Vmic5 Pro’s microphone output to the microphone input of the camera using the supplied 3.5mm audio output cable.
- Adjust the microphone’s level control according to your needs. The 0dB is appropriate for most scenarios, +20dB lets you to turn down your camera’s preamp in order to achieve a clean sound or for picking up subjects from further away in noisy environments.
- If your camera lacks a headphone jack for direct monitoring, plug headphones into the headphone output jack to monitor the audio. We also suggest to recording a sample take and playing back to check if the audio level it is acceptable before recording.
- Wearing the foam windshield in outdoors can reject wind noise and record a clear sound.
- Turn the switch to OFF position after recording finished.
Charging
- Use the supplied cable to plug into the USB-C charging cable (DC 5V/1A)
- Charging=Solid Red Light
- Fully Charged=Solid Blue Light
Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Super-cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000Hz |
| Sensitivity | -14-±3dB(OdBa 1 V/Pa01 KHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 85dB |
| Output Impedance | 200Q |
| Gain | -10dB, OdB, +20dB |
| High-pass Filter | 0Hz, 75Hz, 150Hz |
| Maximum Output Level | 7.5dBu(@1kHz,1%THD into 1k0) |
| Output | 4. |
| SPL | 130dBu |
| Power Consumption | 3.7V/2000mAh(Built-in Battery) |
| Battery Life | 120hrs |
| Other Functions | High-frequency Boost, Auto Power |
| Size | 18510966mm (7.34.32.6″) |
| Weight | 185.5g (6.5 oz.) |
Contact Us
Shenzhen Jiayz Photo Industrial., Ltd
A16 Building, Intelligent Terminal Industrial Park of Silicon Valley
Power, Guanlan, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Phone:400-613-1096
Web: www.saramonic.com
Email: info@saramonic.com
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