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The VideoMic is a very special product. Like many great inventions, it is the result of a need that was not being met. I bought a high quality MiniDV camera, and went looking for a shotgun mic.
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(ANSI:1604A or IEC:6LR61). We recommend you use either Alkaline or Lithium batteries for the longest continuous operating time. • The VideoMic will run continuously for over 100 hrs with a good quality Alkaline battery. It is however important to understand that battery performance can vary dramatically with ambient temperature and shelf life.
Installing the battery • To install the battery, simply place your thumb on the ribbed section of the cover, in front of the gold circle (fi gure 1). Figure 1 - Sliding open the battery cover Press down gently and slide back the cover until it is fully removed (fi...
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(fi gure 5). Now turn the knurled ring in a clockwise direction, gently tightening it so the VideoMic base is seated fi rmly in place. The actual microphone will exhibit - 7 -...
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(fi gure 6). Figure 6 - Correctly mounting the cable • The VideoMic delivers a mic level signal to the video camera via a stereo mini jack audio lead. The mini jack should be connected to the camera via the camera’s “Audio-In”...
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VideoMic controls • Now that you have the VideoMic securely fastened to your camera and the audio output lead connected, you can switch the mic on. On/Off & High Pass Filter Switch • The power/HPF switch is located on the end of the mic body (fi...
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PAD Switch • The VideoMic comes with a three position PAD switch which is located in the battery compartment (fi gure 9). Figure 9 - Locating the PAD Switch...
• Regular use of the VideoMic will provide you with better results as you become more familiar with its sound and pick-up characteristics.
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Warranty products are warranted for one year from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.
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