VideoMic Instruction Manual www.rodemic.
Introduction Thank you for investing in the VideoMic. customers, Those of you who are first time may be interested to know that is one of the largest and most respected professional microphone companies in the world. Our studio microphones are the ‘tone’ behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade, and our award winning live performance microphones are on tour throughout the world. The VideoMic is a very special product. Like many great inventions, it is the result of a need that was not being met.
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Line plus Gradient Directional Pattern: Super-Cardioid Frequency Range: 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz selectable High Pass Filter (HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave (see graph) Output Impedence: 200Ω Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (12.
Specifications Frequency Response dB re 1 V./Pa 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 Polar Responses 0˚ +5.0 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -25.0 270˚ 90˚ dB rel. 1V/Pa 180˚ Super-Cardioid - 250Hz 0˚ +5.0 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -25.0 270˚ 90˚ dB rel. 1V/Pa 180˚ Super-Cardioid - 1kHz 0˚ +5.0 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -25.0 270˚ 90˚ dB rel.
Features • Studio recording quality • Rugged ABS construction • 9V battery operation • Custom designed integral ‘wind’ screen • Condenser microphone • Low noise circuitry • Low handling noise • Integral ‘camera shoe’ mount • Designed & manufactured in Australia • Full 10 year guarantee* Powering the VideoMic • The VideoMic operates on a standard 9V battery (ANSI:1604A or IEC:6LR61). We recommend you use either Alkaline or Lithium batteries for the longest continuous operating time.
Installing the battery • To install the battery, simply place your thumb on the ribbed section of the cover, in front of the gold circle (figure 1). Figure 1 - Sliding open the battery cover Press down gently and slide back the cover until it is fully removed (figure 2). Figure 2 - The battery compartment • Insert the battery with the “+” Positive terminal to the top as shown in (figure 3). You will find that you cannot reverse the battery, as the compartment won’t allow this.
Mounting the VideoMic • The VideoMic incorporates a standard camerashoe adaptor on the underside of the suspension shock mount (figure 4). Figure 4 - Camera-shoe adaptor Designed to reduce camera borne motor and handling noise, the shock mount has a 3/8” x 16 and a 1/4” x 20 threaded insert for mounting on tripods and poles. • You will find older model and low cost cameras produce more motor noise, which the VideoMic can pick up.
some play, due to the shock mounting system. knurled ring Figure 5 - Mounting the VideoMic The VideoMic has eight cable clips to eliminate noise transmission and secure it in place once connected (figure 6). Figure 6 - Correctly mounting the cable • The VideoMic delivers a mic level signal to the video camera via a stereo mini jack audio lead. The mini jack should be connected to the camera via the camera’s “Audio-In” socket (figure 7) - refer to your video camera user manual.
VideoMic controls • Now that you have the VideoMic securely fastened to your camera and the audio output lead connected, you can switch the mic on. On/Off & High Pass Filter Switch • The power/HPF switch is located on the end of the mic body (figure 8). MIC ON - HIGH PASS FILTER MIC ON - FLAT FILTER L.E.D.
• You should try and set the level using the sound source you will be recording, or a sound source of similar level, before starting to record or you could distort the input if the level has been set too high. Please consult your video camera user manual for more details. • The Video Mic has been optimised for high rejection of radio frequency interference, but we suggest you keep all transmitters, cell phones, pagers etc.
General Operation • The VideoMic comes with a foam windshield. There is no need to remove it, however if you ever do please take care not to rip it. The windshield should be left on at all times as even the slightest breeze can cause sound interference. When shooting outside in heavy winds you may need to purchase a more specialised wind shield. has a full line of accessories such as windshields, boom poles, cable extenders and pistol grips. Please visit our web site www.rodemic.com for further details.
Warranty All products are warranted for one year from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
