Nowsonic Kamikaze User Manual
Directional microphone
for cameras
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d‘emploi
Manual del usuario
Podręcznik użytkownika
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 3 03.12.12 17:15
User manual 4
Bedienungsanleitung 7
Mode d‘emploi 10
Manual del usuario 13
Podręcznik użytkownika 16
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 3 03.12.12 17:15
4
Contents
Introduction
Technical charac teristics
Features
Operating manual
Specifications
Frequency response diagram
Polar diagram
Scope of supply
Warning
Service
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Nowsonic Kamikaze condenser
microphone. The Kamikaze is primarily intended for use with cameras.
The highly sensitive condenser capsule provides you with an extra
low-noise sound for interviews, podcasting, web tv, location recording,
and other applications. Kamikaze can be used with almost every video
or DSLR camera and is easily mounted via the hot shoe adapter.
Please read this user manual carefully before using the equipment for
the first time to get the most out off it and to achieve the best possible
sound quality.
Technical characteristics
Highly sensitive condenser microphone for use with cameras
Cardioid polar pattern reduces ambient noise
Switchable +10 dB gain
Switchable 60 Hz roll-off filter
Standard connector for easy connection to any camera
Microphone shock mount reduces mechanical noise
Rugged aluminum mic housing for noise protection
Up to 100 hours operating time from a single 1,5V AA
alkaline battery
Battery indicator
Kamikaze
Directional microphone
for cameras
GB
www.nowsonic.com
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 4 03.12.12 17:15
5
Features
1) Power switch: Set the switch to the „ON“ position to turn on the
microphone and vice versa to switch it off.
2) Switch for higher sensitivity: increases the volume of the
microphone
3) Roll-off filter: reduces ambient noise in the low frequency range
4) Battery indicator:
green = unit is powered
red = battery is low
1) Windscreen
2) Battery compartment
3) Hot shoe adapter
4) Elastic suspension: reduces mechanical noise
Operating manual
Open the battery compartment and insert the battery observing
the polarity indicated inside the compartment.
Open the clamping screw of the hot shoe adapter and mount the
microphone to the hot shoe adapter of your camera. Fix the
microphone by tightening the clamping screw of the hot shoe adapter.
Plug the 3.5 mm jack of the microphone to the microphone input
of your camera. Turn on the microphone to make it work.
If required, adjust the sound with the +10dB and the roll-off filter
switches.
Specifications
Transducer principle: electret condenser
Polar pattern: cardioid
Frequency range: 50Hz – 16kHz
Sensitivity: -32dB +/- 3dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz)
Roll-off filter: 10dB/octave at 60Hz
Output impedance: 2000Ω +/- 30%
Supply voltage: 1,5V AA battery
Frequency response diagram (dB ref. 1V/Pa)
Polar diagram
Kamikaze
Directional microphone
for cameras
GB
www.nowsonic.com
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 5 03.12.12 17:15
6
Scope of supply
Windscreen: 1 pc
Microphone: 1 pc
Battery: 1 pc
User manual: 1 pc
Pouch: 1 pc
Warning
1) The sensitivity of the microphone is not designed for heavy shock
or falling from great height.
2) Store your microphone in a dry and clean location. To prevent the
sensitivity and tone color of your microphone from degradation, do
not store the equipment in locations subject to high temperature
or strong magnetic fields.
3) In order to conserve battery power, please switch off your micro
phone after use.
4) When not using the microphone for an extended period, remove
the battery from the battery compartment in order to prevent any
possible damage from battery leakage.
Service
If you have any question or technical issues, please first contact your local
dealer from whom you have purchased the microphone.
If servicing is required, your local dealer will also support you. Otherwise
you may contact us directly. Please find our contact data on our website
under www.nowsonic.com.
Legal information
Copyright for this user manual © 2012: Nowsonic
Nowsonic is a brand of Sound Service Musikanlagen-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH. All other brand names mentioned in this document are the
property of their respective owners.
Product features, specifications and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
Edition v1.0, 11/2012
Kamikaze
Directional microphone
for cameras
GB
www.nowsonic.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device my not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 6 03.12.12 17:15
7
Inhalt
Einleitung
Technische Eigenschaf ten
Funktionen
Betriebsanleitung
Spezifikationen
Frequenzgangdiagramm
Polardiagramm
Lieferumfang
Warnung
Service
Einleitung
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf eines Nowsonic Kamikaze Kondensatormikrofons. Kamikaze ist in erster Linie für den Einsatz mit Kameras
bestimmt. Die hochempfindliche Kondensatorkapsel sorgt für einen
besonders rauscharmen Klang bei Interviews, Podcasts, Web TV, Außenaufnahmen oder anderen Anwendungen. Das Kamikaze kann mit den
meisten Videokameras oder DSLR-Kameras verwendet werden und
wird einfach am Blitzschuh befestigt.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung gründlich, bevor Sie das Gerät
verwenden, damit Sie es richtig in Betrieb nehmen und das Optimum
an Klangqualität erreichen können.
Technische Eigenschaften
Hochempfindliches Kondensatormikrofon für den Einsatz mit Kameras
Richtcharakteristik Niere reduziert Umgebungsgeräusche
Schalter für +10dB Verstärkung
Schalter für Hi-Pass-Filter bei 60Hz
Standardanschluss für einfache Verbindung mit Kamera
Elastische Aufhängung des Mikrofons reduziert
mechanische Geräusche
Robustes Aluminiumgehäuse des Mikrofons schützt
vor Störgeräuschen
Bis zu 100 Std. Betriebszeit mit einer 1,5V AA Alkaline-Batterie
Batterie-Statusanzeige
Kamikaze
Richtmikrofon
für Kameras
D
www.nowsonic.com
Kamikaze_Bedienungsanleitung_03_Pfade.indd 7 03.12.12 17:15
Loading...