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Summary of Contents for Polsen SMS-45A
- Page 1 SMS-45A MIRRORLESS & DSLR PRODUCT STEREO MINI SHOTGUN MANUAL MICROPHONE...
- Page 2 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-45A 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.
- Page 3 OV E R V I E W Microphone ports Power switch/High-pass filter Battery compartment Microphone holder 5/8″ threaded socket Locking wheel Mounting foot 1/4″-20 threaded socket Foam windscreen Desktop stand 1/8″ (3.5 mm) stereo mini connector Carry bag...
- Page 4 P R E C AU T I O N S • 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. • Use only the batteries recommended by this manual. •...
- Page 5 I N S TA L L I NG T H E B AT T E R Y The SMS-45A microphone runs on one LR44 button cell battery. To install the battery, make sure the SMS-45A is turned off and follow these steps: 1.
- Page 6 M O U N T I NG T H E S M S - 4 5 A A N D T U R N I NG I T O N To attach the microphone to a camera with the shoe mount adapter, make sure the SMS-45A is turned off and follow these steps: 1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
- Page 7 To attach the microphone to a boom pole, make sure the SMS-45A 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-45A’s mic holder.
- Page 8 U S I NG T H E H I G H - PA S S F I LT E R 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.
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Page 9: Recording Tips
• It is always advisable to do a test recording first and listen to the playback before recording a complete take. T H E D E S K TO P M I C S TA N D The SMS-45A can be used as a stand-alone microphone. For tabletop placement of the microphone, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
T R O U B L E S H O OT I NG Problem Solution The microphone is stuck in the camera’s Make sure the locking wheel is fully loosened. shoe mount. No sound was recorded. Make sure that a fresh battery is installed, and it is correctly orientated in the battery compartment. - Page 11 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S T R A N S D U C E R T Y P E Back electret condenser PAT T E R N X-Y stereo cardioid F R E Q U E NC Y R E S P O N S E 50 Hz ~ 18 kHz S E N S I T I V I T Y 45 dB ±3 dB (0dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz) I M P E DA NC E 1500 Ω...
- Page 12 To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Polsen Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Polsen along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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