Identifying The Parts - Sony ECM-HST1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
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Features
This microphone is designed to be used with a camcorder equipped with the
Active Interface Shoe. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your
camcorder.
• The MS (Mid-Side) Stereo System enables a natural sound pick up, delivering
a stereo sound image with superb clarity.
• The pickup pattern (affecting the soundstage width) can be set to 90° or 120°
according to the sound source.
Precautions
• The microphone is very sensitive. Do not drop, knock, or subject it to
excessive shock.
• Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures and humidity.
• If the microphone is placed near speakers, a howling effect (acoustic feedback)
may occur. If this happens, place the microphone farther away from the
speakers, or lower the volume of the speaker.
• If you touch the microphone during recording, noise will be recorded. Be
careful not to touch the microphone, especially with your hair, head attire, etc.
• If you change the pickup pattern switch setting of the microphone during
recording, noise may occur.
Identifying the parts
(see illustration
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[I]
Lock knob
[2J
Shoe connector (terminal)
~Wind screen
Place on the microphone to reduce wind or breath/pop noise.
Note
Handle the wind screen carefully as the synthetic fur material is quite fragile.
Do not wash the wind screen in water. If the wind screen gets wet, dry it
carefully using a blow dryer set to medium heat (air flow should be warm on
your hand, not hot).
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Pickup pattern switch
Set according to the sound source.
90° When picking up a sound with a narrow soundstage, or a distant
sound (conversation, solo instruments, etc.)
120° When picking up a sound with a wide soundstage, or a nearby sound
(concert, theatrical performance, etc.)
Refer to the above table as a rough standard.
Choose the pickup pattern depending on your preference.