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USER'S GUIDE
Introduction. . .....................................2
Overview............................................3
Precautions. . ......................................4
Installing.the.Battery.....................5
and.Turning.It.On........................6-7
Using.the.High-Pass.Filter...........8
Recording. . .................................... 8-9
The.Desktop.Stand. . .......................9
SMS - 45
Troubleshooting. . ...........................10
Specifications..................................11
Warranty. . ......................................... 12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: USER’S GUIDE Introduction........2 Overview..........3 Precautions........4 Installing.the.Battery.....5 Mounting.the.SMS-45.. and.Turning.It.On......6-7 Using.the.High-Pass.Filter...8 Recording........8-9 The.Desktop.Stand......9 SMS - 45 Troubleshooting......10 Specifications........11 Warranty........... 12... -
Page 2: Introduction
Thank you for choosing Senal. The.Senal.SMS-45.Mini.Shotgun.Microphone.is.a.compact,.lightweight,.and.durable.directional.stereo. microphone.designed.for.recording.live.audio.directly.into.a.DSLR.camera,.camcorder,.or.portable. recorder..The.SMS-45.features.two.condenser.cardioid.capsules.arranged.in.an.X-Y.pattern.for. capturing.pristine.audio.with.realistic.stereo.imaging..The.microphone.is.designed.for.either.battery- powered.operation.or.plug-and-play.operation.when.used.with.cameras.or.portable.recorders.that. provide.power.from.the.mic.input..The.SMS-45.can.be.used.for.any.recording.requiring.a.boom.pole,. and.it.attaches.to.a.camera’s.shoe.mount.making.it.a.versatile.and.sturdy.tool.for.a.variety.of.field.and. studio.recording.projects. Among the benefits you’ll enjoy: ▪ Compact.mini.shotgun.design ▪ Solid.aluminum.construction.for.durability ▪ Two.cardioid.condenser.capsules.in.X-Y.pattern.for.natural.stereo.imaging ▪ 5/8".threaded.socket.for.boom.pole.mounting ▪ Shoe.mount.adapter.with.locking.wheel ▪ Rubber.shock.resistant.mic.holder.for.reduced.noise.when.recording ▪ Plug.and.play.operation.or.battery-powered.operation Introduction ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Microphone Power switch/ ports High-pass filter Battery compartment Microphone holder Foam windscreen 5/8" threaded socket Locking wheel Mounting foot 1/8" (3.5 mm) Also Included: Threaded Desktop stereo mini Carry.bag post stand connector Overview ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 4: Precautions
Precautions ▪ Please.read.and.follow.these.instructions.and.keep.this.manual.in.a.safe.place. ▪ Keep.this.product.away.from.water.and.flammable.gasses.or.liquids. ▪ Use.only.the.batteries.recommended.by.this.manual. ▪ Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.or.repair.this.product.yourself. ▪ Handle.this.product.with.care. ▪ Clean.this.product.only.with.a.soft.dry.cloth. ▪ Make.sure.that.this.product.is.intact.and.that.there.are.no.missing.parts. ▪ To.avoid.damaging.the.product,.remove.the.battery.during.long.periods.of.non-use. ▪ All.photos.are.for.illustrative.purposes.only. Precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 5: Installing.the.battery
Installing the Battery The.SMS-45.microphone.runs.on.one.LR44.button.cell.battery..To.install.the.battery,.make.sure.the. SMS-45.is.turned.off.and.follow.these.steps: 1..Unscrew.the.base.of.the.microphone.to.access.the.battery.compartment. 2..Insert.the.new.battery.in.the.orientation.indicated.by.the.illustration.on.the.side.of.the.housing. 3..Replace.the.protective.cover.by.screwing.it.back.onto.the.base.of.the.microphone. Installing the Battery ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 6: Mounting.the.sms-45
Mounting the SMS-45 and Turning It On To.attach.the.microphone.to.a.camera.with. the.shoe.mount.adapter,.make.sure.the. SMS-45.is.turned.off.and.follow.these.steps: 1..Rotate.the.locking.wheel.counterclockwise. to.loosen.it. 2..Slide.the.shoe.mount.adapter.all.the.way. into.your.camera’s.shoe.mount. 3..Tighten.the.locking.wheel.by.rotating.it. clockwise.until.secure. 4..Insert.the.microphone.into.the.mic.holder. making.sure.that.the.power/high-pass.filter. switch.is.accessible. Mounting the SMS-45 and Turning It On ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 7: And.turning.it.on
To.attach.the.microphone.to.a.boom.pole.make.sure.the. SMS-45.is.turned.off.and.follow.these.steps: 1..Match.the.threaded.post.on.the.end.of.the.boom. pole.with.the.threaded.socket.of.the.SMS-45’s.mic. holder. 2..Screw.the.boom.pole.into.the.threaded.socket.until. it.is.secure. 3..Insert.the.microphone.into.the.mic.holder.making. sure.that.the.power/high-pass.filter.switch.is. accessible. To.switch.the.microphone.on,.set.the.power.switch.to. either.the.L-CUT.or.FLAT.position. Mounting the SMS-45 and Turning It On ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 8: Using.the.high-Pass.filter
Using the High-Pass Filter The.high-pass.filter.attenuates.noise.below.80.Hz..This.helps.prevent.the.microphone.from.recording. low-frequency.noises.like.the.rumble.of.an.air.conditioner,.blower,.or.fan. To.turn.on.the.high-pass.filter,.slide.the.switch.on.the.microphone.to.the.L-CUT.position..To.turn.off.the. high-pass.filter,.slide.the.switch.to.the.FLAT.position.. Recording 1..Plug.the.3.5.mm.stereo.mini.connector.into.the.audio.input.jack.of.your.camera.or.portable. recorder. 2..Place.the.foam.windscreen.over.the.microphone. 3..Slide.the.power/high-pass.filter. 4..Switch.to.the.FLAT.or.L-CUT.position. 5..You.are.now.ready.to.record..Consult.the.instructions.of.your.camera.or.recording.device.for. directions.on.recording. Using the High-Pass Filter / Recording ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 9: The.desktop.stand
Recording Tips: ▪ The.foam.windscreen.should.always.be.used.to.diminish.vocal.plosives.and.wind.noise. ▪ It.is.always.advisable.to.do.a.test.recording.first.and.listen.to.the.playback.before.recording.a. complete.take. The Desktop Mic Stand The.SMS-45.can.be.used.as.a.stand-alone.microphone..For.tabletop.placement.of.the.microphone. follow.these.steps: 1..Attach.the.shoe-mount.adapter.by.screwing.in.the. 5/8".threaded.post.of.the.adapter.into.the.5/8". threaded.socket.of.the.mic.holder. 2..With.the.closed.end.of.the.mic.stand.slanted.down. toward.the.table.top,.slide.the.microphone.just. above.the.mounting.foot.onto.the.stand.so.that.it. rests.on.the.flat.section.of.the.legs. 3..Tighten.the.locking.wheel.by.rotating.it.clockwise. Recording / The Desktop Mic Stand ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The.microphone.is.stuck.in.the. Make.sure.the.locking.wheel.is.fully.loosened. camera’s.shoe.mount. No.sound.was.recorded. Make.sure.that.a.fresh.battery.is.installed,.and.it.is.correctly. orientated.in.the.battery.compartment. Make.sure.the.switch.on.the.microphone.is.set.to.either.the. FLAT.or.L-CUT.position. The.sound.is.distorted. Make.sure.the.microphone’s.audio.connection.is.fully.plugged.into. the.audio.input.jack.of.your.camera.or.portable.recorder. If.the.level.is.too.high,.decrease.the.mic.gain.on.your.camera.or. recording.device. The.recording.level.is.too.low. Increase.the.mic.gain.control.on.your.camera.or.recording.device. There.is.too.much.rumble.or. Slide.the.switch.on.the.microphone.to.the.L-CUT.position. room.noise. Turn.off.electric.appliances.like.air.conditioners,.blowers,.and.fans. Troubleshooting ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications Transducer type: Back.electret.condenser Pattern: X-Y.stereo.cardioid Frequency response: . 50.Hz.~.18.kHz Sensitivity: -45.dB.±3.dB.(0dB.=.1.V/Pa.@.1.kHz) Impedance: 1.5K.ohm Signal-to-noise ratio: 60.dB.@.1.kHz Low frequency roll-off: 80.Hz Operation voltage w/ battery: DC.1.5.V Plug-in power: DC.2-10.V Battery life: Approx..100.hours Connector: 1/8".(3.5.mm).stereo.mini.connector Power: LR44.button.cell.battery Cable: Fixed.8".straight Dimensions: Length:.4.7".(12.cm) Weight (with battery): 3.2.oz.(90.g) Specifications... -
Page 12: Warranty
Ten-Year Limited Warranty This.Senal.product.is.warranted.to.the.original.purchaser.to.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship. under.normal.consumer.use.for.a.period.of.ten.(10).years.from.the.original.purchase.date.or.thirty.(30).days.after. replacement,.whichever.occurs.later..The.warranty.provider’s.responsibility.with.respect.to.this.limited.warranty. shall. be. limited. solely. to. repair. or. replacement,. at. the. provider’s. discretion,. of. any. product. that. fails. during. normal.use.of.this.product.in.its.intended.manner.and.in.its.intended.environment..Inoperability.of.the.product.or. part(s).shall.be.determined.by.the.warranty.provider..If.the.product.has.been.discontinued,.the.warranty.provider. reserves.the.right.to.replace.it.with.a.model.of.equivalent.quality.and.function. This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.or.defect.caused.by.misuse,.neglect,.accident,.alteration,.abuse,.improper. installation.or.maintenance..EXCEPT.AS.PROVIDED.HEREIN,.THE.WARRANTY.PROVIDER.MAKES.NEITHER.ANY. EXPRESS. WARRANTIES. NOR. ANY. IMPLIED. WARRANTIES,. INCLUDING. BUT. NOT. LIMITED. TO. ANY. IMPLIED.
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