Description
The HDV17-MIC is designed to improve your sound recording
quality. It is designed to fit camcorders and SLR cameras and
is easily installed. It has a built-in, high-performance, super-
cardioid pickup with dual-head technology for long pickup
distances (approximately 12 feet), wide frequency responses,
and high quality sound.
• NCR Noise Reduction Technology
• External +20dB Sensitivity Enhancement Switch to adapt to different
sound intensity pickups
• Low Power Indicator
• Easily Mounted
• 3.5mm Stereo Plug
Components
Battery Cover
“AAA” Battery
3.5mm Mini
Stereo Plug
Wind Cap
Cable Holder
Slide-On Adapter
Power/Sensitivity
Selector
Power Indicator
1
2
6
7
3
8
95
4Tightening
Rotation Wheel
1. Power/Sensitivity Switch: OFF/0dB/+20dB (sensitivity-enhanced
pickup for long-distances)
2. Power Indicator:
Off = No Power
Green= Power is On
Red = Low Battery
3. Connecting Cable: 3.5mm plug with approx. 2’ long coiled cable
4. Cable Holder to manage excessive cable lengths
5. Battery Compartment Cover: Install “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline battery
6. Tightening Rotation Wheel
7. Slide-on Adapter
8. Wind Cap
9. “AAA” Battery
Getting Started
1. Open the battery compartment and install the 1.5V “AAA”
battery, using correct polarity.
2. Mount the microphone by sliding on the adapter and use
the tightening wheel to secure to the camcorder.
3. Plug the 3.5mm plug of the microphone into the MIC
(microphone) connector of the device.
4. Turn on the microphone and the camcorder.
5. Select desired sensivity (0dB or +20dB) based on
recording environment.
Specifications
Monomer: Electrostatic Capacitor Head
Pointing Feature: Super Heart Pointing
Frequency Response: 50Hz-16KHz
Sensitivity Enhancement: +20dB ±2dB
Sensitivity: -45dB ±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa @1KHz)
Equivalent Noise Level: 24dB (A)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 130dB (THD≤1.5% @1KHz)
Output Impedance: 200Ω ±30% @1KHz
Channel: Mono
Voltage: “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline battery
Power Consumption: ≤ 5mA (typical)
Battery Life: Approx. 60 hours with new battery
This product complies with the European Union
Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC Standard and the
FCC Part15 standard.
Included in the Box
(1) External Microphone
(1) Wind Cap
(1) “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline Battery
(1) Instruction Manual
Description
The HDV17-MIC is designed to improve your sound recording
quality. It is designed to fit camcorders and SLR cameras and
is easily installed. It has a built-in, high-performance, super-
cardioid pickup with dual-head technology for long pickup
distances (approximately 12 feet), wide frequency responses,
and high quality sound.
• NCR Noise Reduction Technology
• External +20dB Sensitivity Enhancement Switch to adapt to different
sound intensity pickups
• Low Power Indicator
• Easily Mounted
• 3.5mm Stereo Plug
Components
Battery Cover
“AAA” Battery
3.5mm Mini
Stereo Plug
Wind Cap
Cable Holder
Slide-On Adapter
Power/Sensitivity
Selector
Power Indicator
1
2
6
7
3
8
95
4Tightening
Rotation Wheel
1. Power/Sensitivity Switch: OFF/0dB/+20dB (sensitivity-enhanced
pickup for long-distances)
2. Power Indicator:
Off = No Power
Green= Power is On
Red = Low Battery
3. Connecting Cable: 3.5mm plug with approx. 2’ long coiled cable
4. Cable Holder to manage excessive cable lengths
5. Battery Compartment Cover: Install “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline battery
6. Tightening Rotation Wheel
7. Slide-on Adapter
8. Wind Cap
9. “AAA” Battery
Getting Started
1. Open the battery compartment and install the 1.5V “AAA”
battery, using correct polarity.
2. Mount the microphone by sliding on the adapter and use
the tightening wheel to secure to the camcorder.
3. Plug the 3.5mm plug of the microphone into the MIC
(microphone) connector of the device.
4. Turn on the microphone and the camcorder.
5. Select desired sensivity (0dB or +20dB) based on
recording environment.
Specifications
Monomer: Electrostatic Capacitor Head
Pointing Feature: Super Heart Pointing
Frequency Response: 50Hz-16KHz
Sensitivity Enhancement: +20dB ±2dB
Sensitivity: -45dB ±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa @1KHz)
Equivalent Noise Level: 24dB (A)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 130dB (THD≤1.5% @1KHz)
Output Impedance: 200Ω ±30% @1KHz
Channel: Mono
Voltage: “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline battery
Power Consumption: ≤ 5mA (typical)
Battery Life: Approx. 60 hours with new battery
This product complies with the European Union
Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC Standard and the
FCC Part15 standard.
Included in the Box
(1) External Microphone
(1) Wind Cap
(1) “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline Battery
(1) Instruction Manual
