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Sony XLR-K3M Help Manual

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XLR Adaptor Kit
XLR-K3M
Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your XLR adaptor kit.
Supported camera models
Identifying the parts
Preparations
Unpacking
Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera
Attaching/removing the supplied microphone
Recording
Selecting the digital or analog input type
Using the supplied microphone
Using a device, such as an external audio device
Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function
Adjusting the recording volume level
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  • Page 1 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your XLR adaptor kit. Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera Attaching/removing the supplied microphone...
  • Page 2 Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera About this unit Notes on use Specifications Trademarks 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 3: Supported Camera Models

    Supported camera models This unit is a kit that includes an XLR adaptor for cameras with the Multi Interface Shoe in addition to a microphone. For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at: https://www.sony.net/dics/k3m/ 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 4 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Identifying the parts Body parts Wind screen Microphone holder Microphone Lock dial Multi Interface foot Note Do not touch the connector of the Multi Interface foot with bare hands. Connector protect cap Switches and dials...
  • Page 5 ATT (INPUT1) switch Select the standard input level of the INPUT1 jack. This switch setting is active when the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC” or “MIC+48V.” INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch Select the option suitable for the device connected to the INPUT1 jack. ATT (INPUT2) switch Select the standard input level of the INPUT2 jack.

  • Page 6: Ports And Jacks

    Using the supplied microphone Using a device, such as an external audio device Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function Adjusting the recording volume level Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 7 If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. XLR Adaptor (XLR-A3M) (1) Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1) Wind screen (1) Connector protect cap (attached) (2) Extension Cable for Audio (1) Case (1) Set of printed documentation 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Attaching/removing the XLR adaptor to/from the camera Attach the XLR adaptor to a camera. Note Before attaching/removing the adaptor to/from a camera, turn off the power to the camera. Remove the connector protect cap from the XLR adaptor.
  • Page 9 XLR adaptor for recording. Note Using the supplied Extension Cable for Audio with products other than XLR-K3M may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction. Remove the connector protect caps from the XLR adaptor and the Extension Cable for Audio.
  • Page 10 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Attaching/removing the supplied microphone Attach the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) to the XLR adaptor. Note Before attaching/removing the microphone to the adaptor, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to the position other than “MIC+48V.” While the switch is set to “MIC+48V,” plugging/unplugging the cable from the microphone may cause a loud noise or a malfunction of the microphone.
  • Page 11 Set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to the position other than “MIC+48V.” Press and hold the release lever, grasp the plug of the cable from the microphone, and the pull out the cable. Remove the microphone from the microphone holder. Related Topic Using the supplied microphone 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 13 If your camera is compatible with the audio interface of the Multi Interface Shoe, set the switch to “DIGITAL.” This allows the unit and the attached camera to communicate with each other with digital signals and provide audio recording with minimum noise insertion. Related Topic Supported camera models 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 14 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Using the supplied microphone Use the supplied microphone that you attached to the XLR adaptor following the instructions in “Attaching/removing the supplied microphone” for recording. You can record super-directional monaural sound. Make sure that the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to “MIC+48V.”...
  • Page 15 Adjustment of the recording volume level on the attached camera does not work. Related Topic Selecting the digital or analog input type Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 16 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Using a device, such as an external audio device Use a microphone other than the supplied one or an external audio device, such as an audio mixer, for recording. Note Before connecting/disconnecting a device to/from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to the position other than “MIC+48V.”...
  • Page 17 If the noise from the jacks with no device connected is disturbing, set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to “LINE.” Related Topic Selecting the digital or analog input type Minimizing noise with the LOW CUT function 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 18 Change the LOW CUT (INPUT1) or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch setting. Select either “300Hz” or “100Hz” depending on the noise to minimize. Related Topic Using the supplied microphone Using a device, such as an external audio device 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Adjusting the recording volume level Adjust the recording volume level of the input audio from the INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3 jack. Note While the unit is attached to a camera, adjustment of the recording volume level on the camera does not work.
  • Page 20 Using the supplied microphone Using a device, such as an external audio device 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Selecting the audio input for recording audio to the channels on the camera With the INPUT SELECT switch, select the audio input jack on the unit (INPUT1, INPUT2, or INPUT3) through which audio is recorded to the channels on the attached camera.
  • Page 22 Using the supplied microphone Using a device, such as an external audio device 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: Notes On Use

    While this unit is attached to a camera along with other accessories via a mounting bracket (not supplied), such as Sony VCT-55LH, do not hold the camera with hands for camera shooting. To avoid the risk of an incident caused by dropping, attach the camera to a tripod.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Specifications XLR Adaptor (XLR-A3M) unit INPUT1/INPUT2 jack (3-pin XLR/TRS, female type, phantom-power compatible) Standard input level: -50 dBu (ATT = 10) Standard recording volume level: -20 dBFS LINE Standard input level: +4 dBu Audio input jacks...
  • Page 25 Mass (Approx.) Operation 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) temperatures Storage temperatures -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 26 Help Guide XLR Adaptor Kit XLR-K3M Trademarks Multi Interface Shoe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 5-008-246-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...