Saramonic Vmic5 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Saramonic
Table of Contents
Saramonic Vmic5 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone
Product Introduction
The Saramonic Vmic5 is a super-cardioid shotgun microphone that provides
broadcast-quality audio to DSLR, Mirrorless and Video Cameras. The VmicS
features a output level control (OdB, +10dB), a high-pass filter (150 Hz
selectable) to increase intelligibility of dialogue.
The detachable 3.5mm cable connects the VmicS to your camera’s audio input,
and the headphone output allows you to monitor the incoming audio. Specially
designed shock mount system provides isolation from vibration and mechanical
noise.
Built-in battery allows you 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
- Shock mount system for reducing mechanism noise
- High-pass filter (flat/150 Hz)
- Output level control (OdB, +10dB)
- Headphone monitor output, 3.5mm TRS audio output, metal cold shoe mount
- Powered by built-in battery and USB-C (DC SV/1 A)
- Includes foam windshield, fur windscreen, USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm TRS to TRS audio output cable for camera
Product Structure
- Power LED
- Power ON=Solid Blue Light
- Low Battery=Solid Red Light
- Power Switch
- High-pass Filter Switch
- Output Gain Control Switch (OdB, +1 OdB)
- Shock Mount System
- Cold Shoe Mount
- CV Charging Status LED
- Char ging=Solid Red Light
- Fully Charged=Solid blue Light
- USB-C Charging Port (DC 5V/1A)
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
- LINE OUT Port
Set Up Guide
- Turn the switch to ON position when 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 VmicS to your camera’s shoe mount. Connect the VmicS’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 OdB is appropriate for most scenarios, + 1 OdB 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 normal recording 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/1 A)
Charging=Solid Red Light
Fully Charged=Solid blue Light
Specification
| Acoustic Principle | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Super-cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | -26+3dB (OdB=1V/Pa @ 1KHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 85dB |
| Output Impedance | 200Q |
| Gain | OdB,+10dB |
| High-pass Filter | 150Hz |
| Maximum Output Level | 7.SdBu(@1kHz,1%THD into 1kQ) |
| Output | 3.5mm TRS |
| SPL | 130dBu |
| Power Consumption | 3.7V/2000mAh(Built-in Battery) |
| Battery Life | 150 hrs |
| Size | 18510966mm (7 .34.32.6″) |
| Weight | 180g (6.3 oz) |
Shenzhen Jiayz Photo Industrial., Ltd
A16 Building,lntelligent Terminal Industrial Park of Silicon Valley Power,
Guanlan, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: 400-613-1096
Website: www.saramonic.com
Email: info@saramonic.com
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