RODE Microphones Stereo VideoMic Pro - Manual (Page 9)

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S E T U P A N D U S E
The left setting (-10) will reduce or attenuate the signal by 10dB,
meaning that loud sound sources will be reduced and be less likely
to overload or ‘clip’ the input of the camera.
The right setting (+20) will increase the signal level by 20dB. This
is useful for recording quiet sound sources, or when your camera
requires a higher input level for better signal to noise ratio (as in
many digital SLR cameras).
Please note that when setting the input level you should always be
mindful of your camera’s internal audio level setting. If you have the
+20dB level selected on the Stereo VideoMic Pro you may need to
reduce the input level on your camera.
(For best results reduce the camera’s input level as much as possible,
selecting the +20dB input level on the Stereo VideoMic Pro and
working downward until the appropriate input level is achieved. This
will result in a much lower noise fl oor and an overall clearer recording
when plugging the Stereo VideoMic Pro into the typically low quality
mic preamps found on most DSLR cameras.)
The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been designed to work best with the
camera’s Auto Gain Control switched off. (see page 16 for more
information on Auto Gain Control) As always it is recommended to
test your audio fi rst before recording anything of importance.
The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been RF/EMI shielded for very high
rejection of radio frequency interference, but we suggest you keep
all transmitters, cell phones, pagers etc. at least two metres away to
reduce the possibility of interference affecting your recordings.
For additional recording tips and tricks, please visit the
RØDE University – RØDE’s free online microphone training website
( www.rodeuniversity.com ). Check out the Broadcast recording
semester for tutorials most relevant to the Stereo VideoMic Pro.
For more entertaining videos, you may also wish to visit RØDE TV
( www.rodetv.com ) – featuring a wide range of demos, reviews,
interviews and behind-the-scenes clips for anyone interested in
music, audio and recording.
Loud sound levels can cause serious
hearing damage.
Take care when setting the audio levels,
especially while wearing headphones.