TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS GUIDE MIC PLACEMENT FUZZY WINDSCREEN SMARTPHONES WITH 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT IPHONE - MIC RECORDING SETUP ANDROID - MIC RECORDING SETUP ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED IPAD - MIC RECORDING SETUP TABLET - MIC RECORDING SETUP ZOOM - MIC SETUP 11-12 TASCAM - MIC SETUP OTHER AUDIO RECORDERS...
MIC PLACEMENT The microphone should be positioned directly underneath the speaker's mouth (as close as possible), without being subject to clothing rustle. When attaching the microphone, please ensure the microphone is pointed towards the speaker's mouth.
FUZZY WINDSCREEN The fuzzy windscreen is ideally used for windy environments to prevent wind noise from distorting the audio quality of the microphone. For increased wind protection, add the fuzzy windscreen when recording outdoors by sliding it over the microphone and ensuring the fur is fluffed up in all directions for best results.
RECORDING ON SMARTPHONES WITH 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT RECORD INSERT CONNECT BOTH MICS FIRMLY INTO THE POSITION THE MICS DUAL-MIC ADAPTER, THEN PLUG THE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE ADAPTER FIRMLY INTO YOUR DEVICE SPEAKER'S MOUTH (ENSURE IT IS POINTED TOWARDS THE SPEAKER'S MOUTH ) AND START RECORDING ...
IPHONE - MIC RECORDING SETUP Newer iPhone models require "Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter" - Sold Separately by Apple. It is recommended that it's bought directly from Apple in order to guarantee quality. Dual-Mic Adapter NOT INCLUDED: LIGHTNING TO 3.5 MM HEADPHONE JACK ADAPTER REQUIRED CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
ANDROID - MIC RECORDING SETUP SMARTPHONES WITHOUT AN EARPHONE PORT REQUIRE A USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY THE PHONE COMPANY (EG. SAMSUNG) Dual-Mic Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” USE THE FOLLOWING CONNECTION FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT Dual-Mic Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED SOME ANDROID PHONES REQUIRE AN EXTERNAL APP FOR THE MIC TO WORK. DOWNLOADING THE OPEN CAMERA APP WOULD BE AN EASY FIX, PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 2. Launch the Open Camera app 1. Launch the Play Store and then press on the settings icon search for "Open Camera"...
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ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED 3. Select Video Settings... Audio Source External Mic Then create your video recording using the Open Camera app...
IPAD - MIC RECORDING SETUP CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Dual-Mic Adapter NEWER MODELS (12.9‐INCH IPAD PRO, 11‐INCH IPAD PRO, ETC.) REQUIRE THE USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY APPLE FOR MODELS WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT (IPAD AIR, IPAD MINI, AND CLASSIC IPAD), CONNECT THE MIC PLUG DIRECTLY INTO IPAD Dual-Mic Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A...
TABLET - MIC RECORDING SETUP CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Dual-Mic Adapter TABLETS WITHOUT AN EARPHONE PORT REQUIRE A USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY THE TABLET COMPANY (EG. SAMSUNG) FOR MODELS WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT CONNECT THE MIC PLUG DIRECTLY INTO THE TABLET Dual-Mic Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A...
ZOOM - MIC SETUP ZOOM H1n / ZOOM H2n / ZOOM H4n Dual-Mic Adapter TRS Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect both mics into the dual-mic adapter and then connect the dual-mic adapter into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK”...
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ZOOM - MIC SETUP ZOOM H5 / ZOOM H6 Dual-Mic Adapter TRS Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect both mics into the dual-mic adapter and then connect the dual-mic adapter into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK”...
TASCAM - MIC SETUP Dual-Mic Adapter TRS Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect both mics into the dual-mic adapter and then connect the dual-mic adapter into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter into the “MIC/EXT IN”...
OTHER AUDIO RECORDERS Dual-Mic Adapter TRS Adapter CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” AUDIO RECORDERS OTHER THAN ZOOM AND TASCAM MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE PLEASE FOLLOW THE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS (PAGE 11-12) IMPORTANT: “MIC POWER” MAY NEED TO BE TURNED ON ON YOUR DEVICE FOR THE MIC TO WORK...
DSLR - MIC SETUP CONNECTION FOR ALL DSLR MODELS: CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Dual-Mic Adapter TRS Adapter Connect both mics into the dual-mic adapter and then connect the dual-mic adapter into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter firmly into the DSLR port...
TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO TEST IF YOUR MIC IS WORKING: Record an audio recording (preferably with a smartphone) while scratching the foam windscreen on the mic. Unplug the mic and listen to the recording, if the mic is working, the scratching sound should be loud which means the mic is active. IMPORTANT: When connecting adapters to each other, connect them firmly...
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TROUBLESHOOTING BUZZING NOISES IN RECORDING? 1. When connecting adapters to each other, connect them firmly until you hear a “CLICK”. Many issues happen due to the adapters not being connected properly. Make sure you are using the correct combination of adapters for your device by referring to the instructions in this guide.
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TROUBLESHOOTING BUZZING NOISES IN RECORDING? 4. Check if the microphone cable or extension cables are close to or wrapped around other electrical devices (including the one you are recording with). 5. Try the microphone with a smartphone to ensure there is not a problem with the microphone itself. If you are trying to use any of the adapters, ensure that they are plugged in firmly (until you hear a click - see image on page 16) and that the correct combination of...
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