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Key Features
Mobile Journalist,
Vlogger, Run & Gun
For Cameras and
Smartphones
50-Hour Run Time via AAA
Batteries
Gain Control and
High-Pass Filter
3.5mm TRS and TRRS
Output Cables
Headphone Jack for
Real-Time Monitoring
Power Switch with LED
Windscreen Reduces Wind
Noise
Integrated Shoe/Tripod
Shockmount
Bundled with cables for
use with cameras and mobile devices in run-and-gun shoots, vlogging, and mobile
journalism, the Synco Mic-M3 camera-mount shotgun microphone delivers sharper
directionality and more sonic flexibility than the Synco Mic-M1, plus the
ability to monitor your signal in real time.
Two AAA batteries
(available separately) grant up to 50 hours of run time without monitoring or
up to 10 hours of use with monitoring. Two detachable 3.5mm cables are
included—one TRS cable for use with cameras and one TRRS cable for connection
to a smartphone or tablet. A dedicated 3.5mm headphone output lets you listen to
your mic signal while the mic's main output remains connected to your camera or
mobile device.
Activate the 100 Hz
high-pass filter to reduce rumble and bass buildup, and use the 3-position gain
control to optimize the signal level before it reaches your recorder. The
supplied shockmount, which easily attaches to the shoe mount of your camera or
the 1/4"-20 thread of a tripod, mitigates the transfer of vibration and
camera handling noise.
Directional
Capture
Most onboard microphones
found in cameras and mobile devices pick up sound in a 360° area, which yields
more extraneous sound than is desired. The Mic-M3 features a shotgun element
with a supercardioid polar pattern to deliver more focused capture in front of
the mic along with increased rejection at the sides and reduced sensitivity at
the rear.
Connects to Your Camera
or Mobile Device
The Mic-M3 is designed
for compatibility with an array of devices. It includes a detachable 3.5mm TRS
cable for hookup to your camera, DSLR, or portable audio recorder and a
detachable 3.5mm TRRS cable for connection to a smartphone or tablet.
Real-Time
Audio Monitoring
A dedicated 3.5mm
headphone output lets you monitor the audio in real time through your favorite
headphones to ensure it is free of distortion as it continues on to your
recording device.
50 Hours of
Run Time
Powered by two AAA
batteries (available separately), the Mic-M3 can run for up to 30 to 50 hours
without audio monitoring or up to 10 hours with monitoring. The Mic-M3's red
power LED stays lit during recording so you can ensure proper operation at a
glance.
High-Pass
Filter
The switchable high-pass
filter can be set to flat or 100 Hz to roll off low-frequency noise from common
sources such as camera handling, air conditioners, and traffic. A third position
on the high-pass filter switch turns the microphone off.
3-Position
Gain Switch
Use the Mic-M3's gain
switch to achieve optimal signal levels without clipping. The +10 dB position
provides a gain boost that allows you to avoid excessive gain on camera
preamps, which tend to induce unwanted noise. The flat setting is ideal when
routing the mic into a dedicated high-quality preamp, while the -10 dB position
reduces gain to prevent distortion when capturing loud sound sources.
Detachable
Shoe/Tripod Shockmount
The detachable
shockmount features a shoe mount and a 1/4"-20 thread, making it equally
easy to attach to a camera or mount atop a tripod. The shockmount decouples the
Mic-M3 from your recording device and reduces vibration and stand/camera
handling noise.
Windscreen
Reduces Wind Noise
The Mic-M3 is supplied
with a foam windscreen that conveniently slips over the microphone. Once in
place, the windscreen reduces wind noise from fans, heaters, air conditioners,
and breezes.
Synco MIC-M3
Specs
Microphone
Form Factor Camera-Mount
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule 1 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Orientation End Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter 100 Hz
Tone Adjustment None
Gain Adjustment -10 dB to +10 dB
Indicators 1 x Red Single LED (Power, Status)
On-Board Controls Gain/Sensitivity, High-Pass Filter, On/Off
Windscreen Foam (Included)
Performance
Frequency Range 30 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 135 dB SPL
Impedance 680 Ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity -41 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range 119 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors
(Analog) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
TRRS Female (on Mic)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
TRS Male (on Detachable Cable)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
TRRS Male (on Detachable Cable)
Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Power
Operating Voltage 1.2 V (Battery Power)
Battery Type 2 x AAA (Not Included)
Approximate Battery Life 50 Hours
Physical
Color Black
Mounting 1/4"-20 Female, Camera/Shoe-Mount,
Shockmount (with Included Hardware)
Included Case Pouch
Dimensions ø: 1.26 x L: 7.32" / ø: 32 x L: 185.93 mm
Weight 1.83 oz / 52 g
Packaging
Info
Package Weight 0.44 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.4 x 5 x 2"