Saramonic LavMic User Manual

Audio Mixer with
Lavalier Microphone Kit

For DSLR cameras, GoPro cameras and iOS devices.

1 General Introduction

LavMic is an all-in-one solution for recording hands-free audio to your DSLR Cameras, GoPro
cameras or iOS devices. It includes a 2.4m (7.87 ft.) clip-on omnidirectional condenser lavalier
microphone, a two channel mini jack audio mixer, and three signal transmission cables.
Two 1/8" (3.5 mm) mic inputs allow you to record audio to the left and right channel separately.
The M/S switch allows you to select mono or stereo output mode. The headphone jack provides
real-time audio monitoring.

2 Product Structure

LavMic

MIC 1 input: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS screw lock

microphone input.

MIC 2 input: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS microphone

input.

ON/OFF power switch: main power switch.

Mono/Stereo switch: select mono or stereo

output mode.

LED indicator: indicates the power on when

the blue LED light up.

Battery compartment: compatible with AAA

battery.

1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone jack: connect a

headphone to monitor the audio.

Volume control wheel: adjust the headphone

and recording volume.

Belt clip: attach LavMic to belt or camera strap.

Audio output jack: one 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo

audio output.

LM-CC1: a 3.5mm to mini USB cable for

connecting the LavMic to a GoPro cameras.

Compatibility: GoPro cameras HERO3,

HERO3 White Edition, HERO3+ Silver and

Black Editions, HERO4 Silver and Black.

LM-GC1: a 3.5mm audio transmission cable

for connecting the LavMic to a DSLR camera,

camcorder or other recording devices with a

microphone jack.

LM-PC1: a 3.5mm cable for connecting the

LavMic to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

LM-M1: a 2.4 meters omnidirectional lavalier

microphone.

3. Setup Guide

①

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

②

Install an AAA battery and close the cover.

③

Connect the supplied lavalier microphone and/or another 3.5mm microphone to the Mic 1
and/or Mic 2 input.

④

Connect the LavMic to a camera or a smartphone by the supplied corresponding cable.

⑤

Turn the power switch to ON.

⑥

Set Mono/Stereo Switch: Select mono or stereo output mode.
The mono mode is for one mono microphone recording. It can send the mono audio signal to
each channel and mix together to output stereo audio signal.
The stereo mode is for two channels recording, it provides two separate channels of audio.

⑦

Clip the LM-M1 lavalier microphone to your shirt near the collarband.

⑧

Plug a headphone into the headphone input to monitor the audio. Please make sure that both
channels can be heard and adjust the volume control wheel if any distortion.

⑨

We suggest you could do a test recording and playback the audio to see if it is acceptable.

NOTE: Different lavalier microphone with different voltage may cause different sound
quality.

4. Specification

Inputs

1 x mic 1 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack for mono mics

1 x mic 2 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack for mono mics

Output 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) output

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5 dB

THD less than 0.03% @ 1kHz, -30 dBu input

SNR 73dB @ 1kHz, -30 dBu input

Inputs Gain Line

Mic 1: 20 dB

Mic 2: 20 dB

Power Requirements One AAA alkaline or lithium battery

Weight 107g (about 3.77 oz.)

Dimensions 8.3 x 2.7 x 3.5 cm

5. Compatibility

①

Microphones with 3.5mm audio output:

• Self-powered microphone.

• Lavalier microphone operating on less than 3.3 vote.

②

DSLR cameras or camcorders with 3.5mm mini jack input.

③

GoPro cameras: HERO3, HERO3 White Edition, and HERO3+ Silver and Black Editions,
HERO4 Silver and Black.

④

iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

3. Packing List

The LavMic unit
Three cables: LM-CC1, LM-GC1, LM-PC1
A lavalier microphone: LM-M1