Sennheiser HANDMIC DIGITAL Quick Manual

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com

Printed in Germany, Publ. 06/17, 571329/A01

HANDMIC DIGITAL

iPad

iPod

iPhone

Quick Guide

Sound inlet
basket

Microphone table stand

Microphone clamp

LED

Apogee PureDigital Enhanced
A/D conversion circuitry inside

Micro USB to
Lightning/USB
connector

In the box Overview

Important for iOS Devices

1 HANDMIC DIGITAL microphone
1 Cable 2m, Micro USB/Lightning
1 Cable 2m, Micro USB/USB
1 Microphone clamp
1 Microphone table stand
1 Pouch
1 Quick Guide
1 Safety Guide

Requirements

iOS version: 9 or later
Mac OS version: 10.7.5 or later
PC Version: Windows Vista or later
Connection / Power: Lightning, USB 1.0 or later

Setup

1

Connecting

If you are using a headset,
(1) first connect the headset,

(2) then connect the HANDMIC DIGITAL to the
recording device.

By default, you will not hear the HANDMIC DIGITAL until input
monitoring is enabled in an app.

 Connect the Micro USB connector to the HANDMIC

DIGITAL.

 Connect the HANDMIC DIGITAL to your iOS device,

Mac or Windows PC.

Wrong chosen audio source can reduce the
recording quality.

The last connected microphone will be used as the
audio source. If you are using your headset for input
monitoring, you might record unintentionally via the
headset microphone. To avoid this:

 Connect your headphone or headset to your iOS

device first before connecting the HANDMIC DIGITAL
to the Lightning port.

 Ensure that the apps detect the HANDMIC DIGITAL as

the last connected microphone.

Lightning port

USB port

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Make sure that the recording app supports external
microphones.

 Apogee‘s Meta Recorder App* allows you to record

audio and control your HANDMIC DIGITAL.

Apogee MetaRecorder

5-10 cm

>10 cm

Important

HANDMIC DIGITAL´s recording by using any Core Audio,
video app or recording software.

 HANDMIC DIGITAL‘s input gain can be controlled by

either Apogee‘s Maestro App or any recording app that
supports Core Audio input control.

 For advanced recording adjustments (e.g. rumble

reducer, hiss reducer, overload eliminator and available
updates) but no recording itself use Apogee‘s Maestro

App.*
* Both apps install from Apple‘s App Store or
www.apogeedigital.com.

Installing the app

Technical data

LED display

Positioning the microphone

Cleaning and maintaining

Apogee Maestro

It is possible to record with the HANDMIC DIGITAL
using any Core Audio compatible app, video app or
recording software.

LED Color Meaning

Red Streaming audio: HANDMIC DIGITAL is

connected to an iOS device and a recording
app is receiving the audio stream
regardless of whether recording has been
started or not.

Off Low power mode: HANDMIC DIGITAL is
connected to an iOS device but no
recording app is active, no audio
streaming.

Resulting sound

High proximity effect (large bass
boost)
Powerful, direct sound

Commentary
Very little crosstalk from other
sound sources

Resulting sound
Less proximity effect (less bass
boost)
Some room ambience, natural,
balanced sound

Commentary

More crosstalk from other sound
sources

Resulting sound

Very little proximity effect (minimal
bass boost)
More room ambience, indirect sound

Commentary
Higher cross-talk from other sound
sources

If sibilance occurs:

 Position the microphone slightly to the side and not

directly in front of the mouth.

Caution

Liquids can damage the electronics of the product.
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the
electronics or damage the mechanics.

 Keep all liquids away from the product.

 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

 Unscrew the sound

inlet basket.

 Remove the foam insert

from the sound inlet basket.

 Use a slightly damp cloth to clean

the sound inlet basket from the inside
and ouside.

 Reinsert the foam insert into the sound inlet basket

then replace the sound inlet basket on the micro-
phone and screw it tight.

When not using the HANDMIC DIGITAL for extended periods
of time:

 Handle the HANDMIC DIGITAL with care and store it in

a clean, dust-free environment.

 For this, use the supplied pouch or a lint-free,

air-permeable packing material.

For more info on Apogee MetaRecorder and other compatible apps, visit www.apogeedigital.com/apps

2

Apogee PureDigital A/D conversion

Word Length 16 / 24 bit

Sampling frequency 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96* kHz

Latency OS and app dependent
(typ. < 0.5 ms)

Internal signal processing selectable presets via
Apogee‘s Maestro App

Type of Codec multibit DeltaSigma

Gain 0 - 35 dB

Power supplied by iOS device or USB

* no monitoring possible at 90 kHz samling rate

HANDMIC DIGITAL

Transducer principle dynamic

Pick-up pattern cardioid

Frequency response 40 - 16,000 Hz

Sensitivity @ min. gain: –54 dBFS
(80 dB SPL, 1 kHz) @ max. gain: –19 dBFS

Noise level @ min. gain: –96 dBFS(A)
@ max. gain: –74 dBFS(A)

Max. sound pressure level @ min. gain: 134 dB

@ max. gain: 99 dB

Connector Apple MFi certified Lightning
connector or USB

Weight approx. 340 g

Dimensions microphone ø 48 mm, 180 mm length

Cable length approx. 2 m

Temperature range 0 °C to +50 °C
Storage: –25 °C to +70 °C

Relative air humidity max. 95% @40%

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