Saramonic® SR-VM4
Lightweight DirectionalCondenser Microphone SR-VM4
User Manual
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1. Product Introduction
1.1 General Introductions
The Saramonic SR-VM4 is a lightweight directional condenser microphone that provides professional audio with DSLR cameras and camcorders. The SR-VM4 allows you to adjust level control (-10dB, OdB, +20dB) and low-cut filter (75Hz) to increase intelligibility of dialogue. The integrated 3.5mm cable connects the SR-VM4 to the audio input of the camera. The shock mount system provides isolation from vibration and mechanical noise.
1.2 Highlights
- Super-cardioid polar pattern
- Integrated shock mount system
- Low cut filter (75 Hz)
- Three positron level control (-10dB, OdB, +20dB)
- LED power on / low battery indicator
- Foam and furry windshield are included
- Sturdy ABS construction
- Integrated 3.5mm output cable
- Powered by two AA batteries
1.3 Product Structure
- LED indicator
- Power on / off / low-cut
- Three position level control (-10dB, OdB, +20dB)
- Shock mount
5. Battery compartment6. Cold shoe mount7. Integrated 3.5mm output cable
2. Set Up Guide
2.1 Install the battery
Push the shim down in the direction of arrow 1 and pull the battery compartment out in the direction of arrow 2. Insert the AA batteries into place aligning + and – polarity as shown.
2.2 Attach the 512-VM4 to your camera’s or camcorder’s hot shoe. Plug the 3.5mm output cable to the MIC input of the camera or camcorder.
2.3 Turn on your camera and switch the power button to on, the LED indicator will turn green. When the battery power is low, the LED indicator will turn red.
2.4 Adjust the level control according to your needs.
The -10dB level is ideal for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, motorsport, or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dB level boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras, allowing the user to reduce the camera’s preamp level (or mic-input level), effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the camera’s comparative-ly low quality audio circuitry.
2.5 We suggest you could do a test recording and playback the audio to see if it is acceptable.
3. Specification
- Acoustic Principle: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Super-cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
- Sensitivity: -30c3dB (0d13-1V/Pa 1KHz)
- Output Impedance: 500Ω
- SNR: 80dB
- Gain Control: -10dB, 0dB, +20dB
- High Pass Filter: 75Hz
- Output Connector: 3.5mm TRS connector
- Power Requirement: Two AA batteries (not included)
- Operating time with battery: 720H
- Windshield: Removable
- Weight: 141g (4.97 oz.)
- Dimension: 239″108.54 mm
- Operating temperature: -20 °C – 60 °C
4. Packing List
- One SR-VM4 main unit
- One foam windshield
- One furry windshield
- User manual
- Warranty card
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