RODE Microphones Stereo VideoMic - Manual (Page 10)

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Operating the SVM
allow you to access this setting through the camera
menu. You should try and set the level using the
sound source you will be recording, or a sound
source of similar level before starting to record or
you could distort the input of your camera if the
level has been set too high. We suggest you read
your camera manual, which should cover this topic.
The SVM has been optimised for high rejection of
radio frequency interference, but we suggest you
keep all transmitters, mobile/cell phones, pagers
etc. at least 2m away to reduce the possibility of
interference ruining your recordings.
• The SVM is not designed for long
distance pick up. Of course you can boost the
gain level on your camera and you will hear more
defi ned sounds over a longer distance than with
conventional microphones, but you will also get
a lot of ambient noise and refl ections making it
sound hollow.
For best results you need to be within 6’ (2m) of a
person talking. If you want very clear dialogue, you
will need to have the mic positioned close to the
person you are recording and use an extension mic
cable. The SVM has a wide pick-up angle and polar
response, so can be used to great effect for news
gathering, weddings or sporting events. The SVM
can be used in any situation where you want to
listen to what’s in the near fi eld shot and what’s at
the side, or out of view.
• The best way to get optimum results with the SVM
is to use it so you become more familiar with its
sound and pick-up characteristics.