TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS GUIDE MIC PLACEMENT FUZZY WINDSCREEN SMARTPHONES WITH 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT IPHONE - MIC RECORDING SETUP ANDROID - MIC RECORDING SETUP ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED IPAD - MIC RECORDING SETUP TABLET - MIC RECORDING SETUP GOPRO - MIC RECORDING SETUP DSLR - MIC RECORDING SETUP ZOOM [H1N / H2N / H4N / H5 / H6] - MIC SETUP 13 -14...
PARTS GUIDE Microphone with TRRS Connector 9.8ft (3m) Extension Cord with TRRS Connector TRS (2-Ring) Adapter Mini USB Adapter Fuzzy Windscreen for Windy Environments...
MIC PLACEMENT The microphone should be positioned directly underneath the speaker's mouth (as close as possible), without being subject to clothing rustle. When attaching the microphone, please ensure the microphone is pointed towards the speaker's mouth.
FUZZY WINDSCREEN The fuzzy windscreen is ideally used for windy environments to prevent wind noise from distorting the audio quality of the microphone. For increased wind protection, add the fuzzy windscreen when recording outdoors by sliding it over the microphone and ensuring the fur is fluffed up in all directions for best results.
RECORDING ON SMARTPHONES WITH 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT RECORD INSERT ATTACH THE MIC TO CONNECT THE YOUR SHIRT AND MICROPHONE PLUG START RECORDING FIRMLY INTO THE USING THE PHONE'S EARPHONE PORT OF RECORDING APP YOUR SMARTPHONE "CLICK" PLAY UNPLUG TO LISTEN TO YOUR PRESS THE "PLAY"...
IPHONE - MIC RECORDING SETUP Newer iPhone models require "Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter" - Sold Separately by Apple. It is recommended that it's bought directly from Apple in order to guarantee quality. NOT INCLUDED: LIGHTNING TO 3.5 MM HEADPHONE JACK ADAPTER REQUIRED CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
ANDROID - MIC RECORDING SETUP SMARTPHONES WITHOUT AN EARPHONE PORT REQUIRE A USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY THE PHONE COMPANY (EG. SAMSUNG) CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” USE THE FOLLOWING CONNECTION FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONES WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED SOME ANDROID PHONES REQUIRE AN EXTERNAL APP FOR THE MIC TO WORK. DOWNLOADING THE OPEN CAMERA APP WOULD BE AN EASY FIX, PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 2. Launch the Open Camera app 1. Launch the Play Store and then press on the settings icon search for "Open Camera"...
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ANDROID - MIC NOT RECOGNIZED 3. Select Video Settings... Audio Source External Mic Then create your video recording using the Open Camera app...
IPAD - MIC RECORDING SETUP CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” NEWER MODELS (12.9‐INCH IPAD PRO, 11‐INCH IPAD PRO, ETC.) REQUIRE THE USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY APPLE FOR MODELS WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT (IPAD AIR, IPAD MINI, AND CLASSIC IPAD), CONNECT THE MIC PLUG DIRECTLY INTO IPAD CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
TABLET - MIC RECORDING SETUP CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” TABLETS WITHOUT AN EARPHONE PORT REQUIRE A USB-C TO 3.5MM ADAPTER: NOT INCLUDED SOLD SEPARATELY BY THE TABLET COMPANY (EG. SAMSUNG) FOR MODELS WITH A 3.5MM EARPHONE PORT CONNECT THE MIC PLUG DIRECTLY INTO THE TABLET CONNECT THE MIC PLUG FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK”...
GOPRO - MIC RECORDING SETUP Hero 10 'GOPRO CAMERA MEDIA MOD' Hero 9 'GOPRO PRO 3.5MM MIC ADAPTER' Hero 8 IS REQUIRED - NOT INCLUDED Hero 7 SOLD SEPARATELY BY GOPRO Hero 6 TRS ADAPTER Hero 5 CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Hero 4 MINI USB TRS ADAPTER...
DSLR - MIC RECORDING SETUP CONNECTION FOR ALL DSLR MODELS: CONNECT ALL PLUGS FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” TRS ADAPTER Connect the Microphone Plug into the TRS adapter firmly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter firmly into the DSLR port...
ZOOM - MIC SETUP ZOOM H1n / ZOOM H2n / ZOOM H4n TRS ADAPTER CONNECT FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect the Microphone Plug into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter tightly into the “LINE IN”...
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ZOOM - MIC SETUP ZOOM H5 / ZOOM H6 TRS ADAPTER CONNECT FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect the Microphone Plug into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter tightly into the “LINE IN”...
TASCAM - MIC SETUP TRS ADAPTER CONNECT FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” Connect the Microphone Plug into the TRS adapter tightly until you hear a “CLICK” Plug the TRS adapter into the “MIC/EXT IN” jack on the TASCAM recorder Turn ON “MIC POWER”...
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OTHER AUDIO RECORDERS TRS ADAPTER CONNECT FIRMLY UNTIL YOU HEAR A “CLICK” AUDIO RECORDERS OTHER THAN ZOOM AND TASCAM MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE PLEASE FOLLOW THE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS (PAGE 13-14) IMPORTANT: “MIC POWER” MAY NEED TO BE TURNED ON ON YOUR DEVICE FOR THE MIC TO WORK...
TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO TEST IF YOUR MIC IS WORKING: Record an audio recording (preferably with a smartphone) while scratching the foam windscreen on the mic. Unplug the mic and listen to the recording, if the mic is working, the scratching sound should be loud which means the mic is active. IMPORTANT: When connecting adapters to each other, connect them...
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TROUBLESHOOTING BUZZING NOISES IN RECORDING? 1. When connecting adapters to each other, connect them firmly until you hear a “CLICK”. Many issues happen due to the adapters not being connected properly. Make sure you are using the correct combination of adapters for your device by referring to the instructions in this guide.
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TROUBLESHOOTING BUZZING NOISES IN RECORDING? 4. Check if the microphone cable or extension cables are close to or wrapped around other electrical devices (including the one you are recording with). 5. Try the microphone with a smartphone to ensure there is not a problem with the microphone itself. If you are trying to use any of the adapters, ensure that they are plugged in firmly (until you hear a click - see image on page 17) and that the correct combination of...
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