Saramonic Vmic User Manual

Vmic Recorder

Shotgun Microphone and Audio Recorder For DSLR
Cameras and Video Cameras

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: [e-mail].

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.

1. Product Introduction

Saramonic Vmic Recorder is a broadcast quality condenser microphone specially designed
for DSLR cameras and camcorders. The integrated flash recording allows you to record
24-bit/48kHz wav audio files to MicroSDHC cards, supporting capacities up to 32GB.

It features one-button recording and easy-to-read menu display, making your recording work
much easier. The detachable 3.5mm cable connects the Vmic Recorder to your camera's audio
input, while the stereo headphone output allows you to monitor incoming audio. The shock mount
system provides isolation from vibration and mechanical noise.

2. Highlights

• Supercardioid polar pick up pattern

• Records 24-bit/48kHz wav audio to a MicroSDHC card

• Easy-to-use menu system and LCD display

• Switchable low-cut filter

• 3.5mm headphone monitor input

• Standard size shoe mount

• Lightweight all-metal construction

3. Product Structure

Foam windshield

Battery and memory card compartment

Camera shoe mount

Integrated shock mount system

Audio output jack

Headphone jack

Control panel

4. Quick Setup Guide

4.1 Install two AA batteries and a memory card.

Insert a MicroSDHC memory card into the card slot
with the contacts facing up.

To remove: Press the card to unlock it, then pull it out
from the card slot.

Note: Vmic Recorder can still work as a microphone even
if there is no memory card installed. Please make sure
the power is off when you insert or remove the memory
card.

Lock the battery compartment
Unlock the battery compartment

Insert two AA batteries to the battery compartment according to the polarity indicators. When
the battery power is low, the LCD screen will show “low power” and the unit will turn off
automatically.

4.2 Attach the Vmic Recorder to the hot shoe of your camera or camcorder. Connect the supplied
audio transmission cable from the audio output to the MIC input of your camera or camcorder.

4.3 Plug a headphone to the headphone output

to monitor the audio.

Note: The sound can be monitored only on recording screen and playbcak screen.

4.4 Set the control panel. Please refer to "5. Control Panel Introduction."

4.5 Press the recording button to enter recording screen, and press again to start recording.

5. Control Panel Introduction

5.1 Control Panel Structure

Power Button : Power or main menu

Long press the power button to turn on or off the unit.

Recording Button: Start, pause or stop recording

Five-Position Joystick: Navigates through the menu

LCD Screen: Display the menu and settings