Senal SCS-98 User manual
Table of Contents:
Introduction ......................................2
Overview ...........................................3
Precautions .......................................4
Installing a Battery .........................5
Mounting the SCS-98
and Turning It On .......................5-7
Using the High-Pass Filter ..........8
Using the Three-Level Gain
Switch .................................................8
The Windscreen ..............................9
Troubleshooting ..............................9
Specifications ................................10
Warranty ...........................................11
USER’S GUIDE
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Thank you for choosing Senal.
The Senal SCS-98 DSLR Stereo Microphone is designed for recording live stereo audio directly to
your DSLR or portable recorder. The SCS-98’s two cardioid capsules are arranged in an XY pattern
to achieve accurate, natural stereo imaging. This makes it ideal for location recording, broadcast
applications, live performances, and capturing soundscapes in outdoor environments. Compact and
lightweight, the SCS-98 attaches to your camera’s shoe mount and plugs into its audio input, replacing
the built-in microphone so you can capture pristine audio with realistic stereo imaging for your video
productions.
Among the benefits you’ll enjoy:
▪ High-pass filter
▪ Three-level gain switch (-10 dB, 0 dB, +10 dB)
▪ Integrated shock mount
▪ Shoe-mount adapter with 1/4"-20 threaded socket
▪ Power LED
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Introduction
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OFFON -10
0
dB
+10
Overview
Grille Shock
mount
Battery
compartment
cover
1/4″-20
threaded
socket
Three-level
gain switch
(-10 dB, 0 dB,
+10 dB)
Power switch
Overview
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3.5 mm stereo
audio connector
Also Included:
Foam windscreen
User manual
Power LED
High-pass
filter switch
Locking
wheel
Shoe-mount
adapter
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Precautions
▪ Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
▪ Keep this product away from water and flammable gases or liquids.
▪ Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself.
▪ Handle this product with care.
▪ Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
▪ Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
▪ To avoid damaging this product, remove the battery before long-term storage.
▪ All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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Precautions
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Installing a Battery / Mounting the SCS-98 and Turning It On
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Installing the Battery
The SCS-98 runs on a single AAA battery (not included). To install a battery, make sure the SCS-98 is
turned off and follow these steps:
1. Press down on the labeled battery compartment and push it in the direction of the arrow to swing
it open.
2. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the illustration inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover by swinging it shut in the opposite direction of the arrow and
pressing as labeled to lock the cover in place.
Mounting the SCS-98 and Turning It On
The SCS-98 attaches to your camera via the shoe-mount adapter under the shock mount. To attach the
microphone to your camera, make sure the SCS-98 is turned off and follow these steps:
1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the shoe-mount adapter all the way into your camera’s shoe mount.
3. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure.
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4. Insert the microphone’s 3.5 mm audio connector into your camera’s audio input jack.
You can also mount the SCS-98 onto a boom pole via the 1/4"-20 threaded socket in the shoe-mount
adapter. To mount the microphone onto a boom pole, make sure the SCS-98 is turned off and follow
these steps:
1. Match the 1/4"-20 threaded post on the end of the boom pole with the threaded socket in the
SCS-98’s shoe-mount adapter.
2. Screw the boom pole into the threaded socket until secure.
3. Insert the microphone’s 3.5 mm audio connector into the female end of a 3.5 mm stereo extension
cable (not included).
Note: Make sure the extension cable is long enough to reach from your audio recorder to the
microphone at the end of the boom pole.
4. Insert the extension cable’s 3.5 mm male audio connector into the audio input jack of your audio
recorder.
To turn on the microphone, slide the power switch to the ON position. The power LED will glow red
momentarily to indicate that the power is on, and then will turn off to conserve power.
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Mounting the SCS-98 and Turning It On
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Mounting the SCS-98 and Turning It On
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OFFON -10
0
dB
+10
OFFON -10
0
dB
+10
Camera setup Boom Pole setup
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Using the High-Pass Filter
The high-pass filter is set to eliminate noise and ambience below 80 Hz. This helps prevent the
microphone from picking up low-frequency noises that can interfere with your recording, like the
rumble from an air conditioner.
To turn on the high-pass filter, slide the high-pass filter switch so it rests under the marking. To turn
off the high-pass filter, slide the switch so it rests under the marking.
Using the Three-Level Gain Switch
The three-level gain switch provides a +10 dB boost or -10 dB pad. Boosting the microphone’s gain can
be useful for picking up low-level or distant sounds in a quiet environment. To boost the microphone’s
gain by 10 dB, slide the three-level gain switch so it rests under the +10 dB marking.
The -10 dB pad attenuates the microphone’s gain stage by 10 dB. This lowers the signal output to help
prevent distortion when recording loud sounds. To turn on the attenuation pad, slide the three-level
gain switch so it rests under the -10 dB marking.
To return the microphone’s gain to normal, slide the switch so it rests under the 0 dB marking.
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Using the High-Pass Filter / Using the Three-Level Gain Switch
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The Windscreen
The SCS-98 comes with a foam windscreen that helps reduce wind noise. To fit the windscreen onto
the microphone, rotate the windscreen while gently pushing it onto the microphone’s grille. Make sure
that the windscreen covers the entire grille.
Troubleshooting
The Windscreen / Troubleshooting
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Problem Solution
The microphone is stuck in the
camera’s shoe mount.
Make sure the locking wheel is fully loosened.
The microphone will not turn on. Make sure that a fresh battery is installed and is in the
proper orientation.
The sound is distorted. Make sure the microphone’s audio connection cable is fully
plugged into the audio input jack on your camera or audio
recorder.
Turn off the +10 dB boost on the microphone.
The sound is too low. Turn off the -10 dB pad on the microphone.
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Specifications
Transducer type: Back electret condenser
Pattern: XY stereo cardioid
Frequency response: 50 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity: -69 dB ±3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/microbar at 1 kHz indicated by
open circuit)
SPL: 120 dB, 1 kHz @ 1% THD
Three-level gain switch: -10, 0, +10 dB
Output impedance: 200 Ω ±30% (at 1 kHz)
Connector Right-angle 3.5 mm stereo male
Power requirement: One AAA battery (not included)
Cable: Fixed, 7" (2" straight + 3" coiled + 2" straight);
17.8 cm (5.1 cm straight + 7.6 cm coiled + 5.1 cm straight)
Dimensions: 5.0" × 1.8" × 2.8" (12.7 × 4.5 × 7.2 cm)
Weight (with battery): 5.4 oz. (152 g)
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