Ambient ATM 216 User Manual

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Mini Shotgun Microphone
TinyMike
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ATM 216 DSLR 5
ATM 216 PH 6
Accessories 7
QBS 7 ATMWJ 7 ATB101 8 ATMB 8 ATMP 8
Technical Data 9
Cable Wiring 10
ATM3.5 10 ATM3.5H 10 ATMEMP 10
Supplementary Information 11
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This high quality miniature microphone can work straight of the low voltage power on DSLR or small DV cameras. Alternatively, an active adapter cable allows phantom powered operation, which makes it all the same a suitable accessory for the popular small HD cameras with XLR inputs. Meeting the requirements of most common camera types, the Tiny Mike is available in preconfigured sets, which contain all necessary bits and pieces. A special adapter also allows for boom or stand mounted operation. The Tiny Mike has been successfully used in many documentaries and broadcast applications and was rewarded with the Cinec Award for technical innovation.
Features
Electret Microphone can be
powered by „Plug in power“ available on almost
all DV Camcorders.
Good general frequency response with highly directional characteristic in mid and high frequency range.
Cover: Ex a m p l e o f u s e , Ti n y M i k e m o unted o n C a n o n Ma rk I I ; no t i n c l ud e d i n p u r c h a s e d p ar t s packag e !
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Description
1)
ATM216
Tiny Mike, miniature electret shotgun microphone
2)
ATMWS
Velvet foam wind shield
3)
ATHRY
Custom Rycote suspension incl. insert and QBS hot shoe mount
4)
ATM3.5
Adaptor cable Binder 3-pin to 1/8” mini jack
5)
ATM3.5H
Adaptor cable Binder 3-pin to 1/8” mini jack, hi-sens.
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Miniature Electret Shotgun Microphone for DSLR Cameras
ATM 216

ATM 216 DSLR

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Description
1)
ATM216
Tiny Mike, miniature electret shotgun microphone
2)
ATMWS
Velvet foam wind shield
3)
ATHRY
Custom Rycote suspension incl. insert and QBS hot shoe mount
4)
ATMEMP
Active adaptor cable Binder 3-pin to 3-pin XLR male
5)
ATHPD
Concentric mounting adaptor with variable diameter to fit all generic mic brackets
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ATM 216 Miniature Electret Shotgun for cameras with 48V Phantom power

ATM 216 PH

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Accessories

Mounting Adaptor for 3/8" female Threads

QBS
To mount a microphone suspension or accessory with 3/8" thread to a hot/ cold shoe we invented our sophisticated QBS mount. Thanks to the divided screw the thread can be spread when the microphone is in the perfect position. This way it will lock and protect the microphone from twisting and turning on the camera with rapid movements. The necessary standard hex-wrench is included in the purchased parts package.
opened thread
locked thread
Technical Details
Material: anodized Aluminum Weight: approx. 10 g Screw diameter: 3/8" Screw length: approx. 27 mm Dimension (cold shoe): 18 x 18 mm Including Allen key®

Fluffy Wind Shield

ATMWJ

Technical Details
Length: approx. 200 mm Diameter: OD = 100 mm Color: black Material: fur
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Hot Shoe Adaptor

ATB101

Pivoting hot shoe mount with 3/8" thread
Technical Details
Dimension: approx. 50 mm Material: POM, aircraft aluminum Weight: approx. 70 g

„Tiny Bar“

ATMB

„Tiny Bar“ double cold shoe 3/8“ and 1/4“ mount
Technical Details
Dimension (WDH): approx. 100 x 23 x 25 mm Material: anodized Aluminum Color: blue Weight: approx. 42 g
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Accessory Mount

ATMP

Hot shoe accessory mount with additional hot shoe for radio transmitter.
Technical Details
Dimension (accessory mount): 60 x 65 mm Dimension (additional hot shoe): 45 x 25 mm Dimension (cold shoe): 18 x 18mm Material (accessory mount): POM, metal Weight: approx. 46 g
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Polar pattern
Hyper cardioid (mini shotgun)
Frequency response +- 2 dB
20- 18000 Hz
Sensitivity
17mV/ Pa
Equivalent SPL rated at CCIR
33dB
Max. SPL 1kOhm
128dB
Dimensions
Ø 12/ 8 mm x 140 mm
Weight (without suspension)
30 g
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Technical Data

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J2 J1
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Minus wire only
Minus wire & shield
red
red
Binder plug

Cable Wiring

Adaptor Cable

ATM3.5

“Tiny Mike” adaptor with 3.5 TRRS right angle plug Binder 3-pin to 3.5 mm TRS right angle plug Length: approx. 27 cm

Adaptor Cable, unpadded

ATM3.5H

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“Tiny Mike” adaptor with 3.5 TRRS right angle plug, unpadded High sensitivity Binder 3-pin to 3.5 mm TRS right angle plug Length: approx. 27 cm

Active Cable

ATMEMP

“Tiny Mike” Adaptor with 3-pin XLR Active cable for 48 Volt Phantom power Binder 3-pin to 3-pin XLR male Length: approx. 40 cm XLR cap: red
NC3MX-B with EMP plate on Binder plug
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Supplementary Information

To guarantee the best experience with your TinyMike, Ambient provides 2 different 3-pin Binder to mini jack interconnection cables: One cable is unmarked and a straight connection to the camera/ recorder while the other one is marked with a yellow sleeve and attenuates the signal level for recording high sound levels. This helps to compensate for the wide variation in input sensitivity on devices with this kind of input and their partial lack of manual level control. Since it is almost impossible to give a globally valid recommendation it may become necessary to evaluate the right cable for your application and gear and do a test. We would advise to start with the unmarked/ unpadded cable and move over to the padded one only if the audio shows one or more of these symptoms:
Too loud
Obtrusive AGC engagement ("pumping" background sounds in lower passages)
Distorted audio even though signal metering in the display is still below max.
Contrary, the unpadded cable may be indicated if the recording shows increased noise and hiss.
We hope you enjoy recording with our gear.
Sebastian Fell Ambient Recording
sebafell@ambient.de
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