St. Olaf Equipment Tutorials

Features

• Compact and lightweight (11 inches long), perfect for camera mounting and boom poles
• Switchable low-frequency roll-off reduces rumble, handling noises, and wind
• Operates on phantom power or a AA battery for portable use
  • Battery is included
• Highly directional pickup pattern focuses on sound in front of the mic and minimizes side and rear noise
• Ideal for film and video production
• Does not include an XLR cable

Set-Up

• Connecting to Devices
  • Camera or Field Recorder
    1. Plug one end of an XLR cable into the port at the base of the microphone
    2. Connect the other end to your camera or recorder's XLR mic input
    3. If your device provides phantom power, enable it (11-52V DC)
    4. If not, the use the battery inside the mic body
    5. Switch the mic ON using the power selector near the XLR connector
  • Audio Interface or Mixer
    1. Connect the microphone via XLR cable to your device
    2. Turn on phantom power (48V) if you are not using the battery
    3. Adjust the gain/trim until your audio sounds clear
• Positioning and Usage
  • Aim the front tip of the microphone directly towards the sound source for the best pickup
  • Keep the mic 6-24 inches away for close dialogue, or 2-3 feet for boom use
  • Mount on a boom pole or camera to minimize handling noise
  • Use the included windscreen to reduce wind noise