
Handheld Stereo
Audio Recorder
SR-Q2
User Manual

Statement
Please read this manual carefully before using and strictly operate and
store in accordance with the instructions. Please save it for your future
reference.
If the user manual can not help you to solve certain problems, please
ask your retailer for help or email us: info@saramonic.com.
Cautions
1. Do not use the unit under water, don't expose it to rain. Please
store it in a cool, dry place.
2. Please use and store it in normal temperature. Do not move it from
overheated to supercooled condition frequently as well as keep
away from heat sources such as heater and oven.
3. When using and storing, please pay attention to dust and moisture.
4. Be careful to violent collision.
5. To avoid acoustical feedback, do not hold the microphone close to
the loudspeakers.
6. For the best sound pick-up pattern, do not hold your hand against
the microphone head.
7. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when the
device is not used for a long time.

1. General Introduction
The Saramonic SR-Q2 is a handheld audio
recorder with a built-in X/Y stereo microphone.
The easy-to-read LCD menu display and onebutton-recording interface make SR-Q2 very
simple to use. Ideal for using in applications
such as audio for video, ENG, filmmaking, field
recording, music production, podcasting, etc.
The X/Y microphone captures clean stereo
sound. The integrated flash recording allows
you to record up to 96kHz/16bit. wav audio
files to a microSD card of capacity up to 32GB
or a microSDXC card of capacity up to 128GB.
Separate microphone input and line input jacks
provide a multitude of options for attaching a
wide range of audio equipment.
SR-Q2 runs on two AA batteries or it could
powered with DC 5V power via its USB port.
With audio input level control and real-time
headphone monitoring, the SR-Q2 allows you to
easily record audio safety at optimum signal.
2. Highlights
• Compact and handy operation interface
• X/Y stereo microphone
• Easy-to-read menu and LCD display
• 3.5mm microphone input jack
• 3.5mm line input jack
• Built-in speaker
• Records up to 96kHz/16bit .wav audio files
• Adjustable input level and headphone monitor
volume controls
• HOLD function to prevent inadvertent
operation
• Powered by two AA batteries or DC 5V USB
power
3. Product Structure
1

X/Y stereo microphone
The X/Y configuration angled 90° to produce
realistic stereo image.
PEAK/REC LED indicator
The LED indicator will be in solid red while
recording;
The LED indicator will flash in red while signal
overload.
LCD screen
Displays menu, please refer to "6. LCD
Screen" for more details.
HOME button
Back to previous menu or back to the main
menu during recording.
2
REC button
Press the REC button to start recording
immediately.
Control panel
Go through menu and select functions or
values shown on the display. Refer to "5.
Control Buttons Introduction"
MICROPHONE IN jack
A stereo 3.5mm microphone jack.
Plug in 3.5mm stereo TRS microphone.
Built-in speaker
Easily check the playback audio with no delay.
1/4" -20 female screw
Battery compartment
Please refer to "4.1 Install two AA batteries
and a memory card."
LINE IN jack
3.5mm line input jack to plug in external
audio sources.
REMOTE jack
2.5mm remote jack for connecting the remote
control.
"+ -" INPUT LEVEL control
Adjust the level of incoming audio signal.
Press "+" to increase and "-" to decrease.
Power & HOLD button
Power on / off
Slide the power button to
for 2 seconds to
turn on / off.