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USER'S GUIDE
Table of Contents:
Introduction. . ............................2
Precautions. . .............................3
Overview.................................. 4
Powering.the.
Microphone. . ............................ 5
Microphone. . ............................ 5
Recording. . ............................... 6
Troubleshooting. . ....................7
Specifications................... 8-10
MC5-MS
Warranty. . .................................11
Dual-Channel Stereo Condenser Microphone
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents: Introduction......2 Precautions.......3 Overview........4 Powering.the. Microphone......5 Mounting.the. Microphone......5 Recording......... 6 Troubleshooting......7 Specifications....8-10 MC5-MS Warranty........11 Dual-Channel Stereo Condenser Microphone... -
Page 2: Introduction
Thank you for choosing Senal. The.Senal.MC5-MS.is.a.professional.dual-channel.stereo.microphone.that.delivers.broadcast-quality. sound.in.the.studio.or.on.location..This.microphone.is.designed.and.engineered.to.improve.and. enhance.the.audio.of.professional.camcorders.or.other.recording.devices.that.have.two-channel. XLR.mic.inputs.and.48.V.phantom.power. The.MC5-MS.features.two.unidirectional.condenser.capsules.set.in.an.XY.pattern.to.capture.a.wide. stereo.field.of.detailed.and.accurate.sound..The.microphone.features.two.high-quality.Neutrik ® XLR.connectors.for.flawless.signal.transfer..Superb.audio.quality.is.enhanced.by.metal.construction. that.eliminates.unwanted.noise.from.vibrations,.resonance,.and.RF.interference..The.MC5-MS.is.an. ideal.microphone.to.capture.dialog.or.ambient.soundscapes.but.offers.stereo.and.mono.operation. for.versatility.in.diverse.production.and.broadcast.recording.scenarios..The.microphone’s.compact. length.ensures.that.it.won’t.extend.into.the.picture.frame.when.you.mount.it.on.a.camera.. Introduction ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions •. Please.read.and.follow.these.instructions,.and.keep.this.manual.in.a.safe.place. •. Keep.this.product.away.from.water.and.flammable.gases.or.liquids. •. Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.or.repair.this.product.yourself. •. Handle.this.product.carefully. •. Clean.this.product.with.only.a.soft,.dry.cloth. •. Make.sure.that.this.product.is.intact.and.that.there.are.no.missing.parts. •. Do.not.leave.this.microphone.in.the.open.sun,.or.where.temperatures.exceed.122°F.(50°C).for. extended.periods..Extremely.high.humidity.should.also.be.avoided. •. All.images.are.for.illustrative.purposes.only. Precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview Grille Microphone ports Fur windscreen XLR connectors Overview ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 5: Mounting.the
Powering the Microphone The.MC5-MS.microphone.requires.48.V.phantom.power.to.operate..Phantom.power.is.supplied.by. most.professional.video.cameras,.mixing.consoles,.or.recording.devices.. Connect.the.XLR.outputs.to.your.device,.and.activate.phantom.power.for.both.channels.on.your. source. Mounting the Microphone Attach.the.MC5-MS.to.a.camcorder.via.the.camcorder’s.microphone.mount.or.a.shock.mount.(not. included)..For.mic-stand.mounting,.use.a.shock.mount.or.standard.microphone.clip. Important!. Make.sure.the.microphone.is.in.the.correct.orientation.when.it’s.mounted..The.word.UP.on.the.ring. at.the.base.of.the.microphone.should.point.up..Also.make.sure.the.microphone’s.grille.and.ports. are.not.obstructed. Powering / Mounting the Microphone ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 6: Recording
Recording with the MC5-MS Two-channel stereo 1.. Attach.the.XLR.connectors.to.your.camcorder,.mixer,.or.recording.device. •. Red—right.channel •. White—left.channel 2.. Activate.48.V.phantom.power.for.both.channels.on.your.camcorder.or.device. Mono In.mono.mode,.the.microphone.will.only.record.sound.to.one.channel. Mono.recording.is.convenient.for.using.the.MC5-MS.to.record.background.sound.to.one.channel,. while.the.on-camera.talent.is.using.a.hand-held.or.lavalier.mic.to.record.to.the.other.channel. For.mono.recording,.turn.off.only.the.right.channel’s.phantom.power..Continue.to.send.phantom. power.to.the.left.channel. Recording Stereo / Mono ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution No.sound.is.being. Activate.phantom.power.on.your.camcorder,.mixer,.or.recording.device. recorded. Make.sure.the.camcorder.or.mixer.is.turned.on. Your.preamp.gain.may.be.turned.all.the.way.down..Gradually.turn.it.up. until.reaching.a.satisfactory.input.level. Make.sure.the.microphone.is.properly.connected.and.that.the. connections.are.secure. The.sound.is. Move.the.microphone.away.from.the.sound.source. distorted. The.preamp.gain.may.be.too.high..Gradually.turn.it.down.until.reaching. a.satisfactory.input.level. Can’t.record.in. Make.sure.the.phantom.power.for.the.right.channel.is.turned.off,.and. mono.mode. the.left.channel.is.on. If.the.problem.persists,.turn.off.phantom.power.to.the.right.channel,. and.disconnect.the.right.channel.XLR. Troubleshooting ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... -
Page 8: Specifications
Performance Specifications Transducer Back.electret.condenser Polar Pattern Unidirectional,.XY.configuration Frequency Response Stereo:.80.Hz.to.20.kHz Mono:.70.Hz.to.20.kHz Directivity Unidirectional 30 Ω ±20%,.balanced.output Output Impedance Sensitivity Stereo:.-30.dB.±3.dB.(0.dB.SPL.=.1.V/Pa,.1.kHz) Mono:.-35.dB.(±3.dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 69.dB.or.more.(IEC.179.A-weighted,.1.kHz,.1.Pa) 25.dB.SPL.or.less.(0.dB.SPL=2 ×.10 Inherent Noise .Pa) Maximum Sound 125.dB.SPL.or.more.(input.level.for.1%.waveform.distortion.at.. Pressure Level (SPL) 1.kHz,.converted.into.equivalent.input.sound.pressure.level) Dynamic Range 106.dB.SPL.or.more Operating Temperature 32°F.to.122°F.(0°C.to.50°C) Storage Temperature -4°F.to.140°F.(-20°C.to.60°C) -
Page 9: Specifications
General Specifications Type Back.electret.condenser Power Supply External.power.supply.40.to.52.V.DC Power Consumption Stereo:.3.mA.or.less.×.2.channels Mono:.3.mA.or.less Output Connector 3-pin.XLRM.(×2) Dimensions Diameter:.0.94.in..(2.4.cm) Length:.5.4.in..(13.7.cm) Weight 5.6.oz..(160.g) General Specifications ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪... - Page 10 Frequency Response Graph - Stereo Stereo Polar Pattern 180° 30° 30° 60° 60° 90° 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° Frequency Response Graph - Mono Mono Polar Pattern 180° 30° 30° 60° 60° 90° 90° 120° 120° 150° 150° 180° Frequency Response / Polar Patterns ▪...
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Page 11: Warranty
One-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.one.(1).year.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. WARRANTY. OF. MERCHANTABILITY. OR. FITNESS. FOR. A. PARTICULAR. PURPOSE.. This. - Page 12 www.senalsound.com...
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