Comica CVM-AX3 User manual

CVM-AX3
XLR/6.35mm/3.5mm(2-Groups) Audio Mixer
USER MANUAL

Foreword
Thanks for purchasing COMICA CVM-AX3 XLR/6.35mm/3.5mm(2-Groups)
Amplifier Audio Mixer.
The Comica CVM-AX3 is a 3.5mm Dual-Groups Audio Mixer for shooting videos
with any camera and camcorder . It is designed with support positive & passive
mic, real-time monitoring, dual gain-control knobs functions etc. It provides a
compact audio mixing solution.
Please read this manual carefully before using. This product has been precisely
calibrated at the factory, do not assemble and disassemble parts by yourself.
. Dual XLR/6.35mm/3.5mm Mics Audio Mixer
. Support Phantom Power
. Support Real-time Monitoring
. Dual Gain-Control Knobs
. Mono/Stereo Output Switch
. Designed with Working Status Indicator
. 9V Battery/Phantom Power
. External Port&Hot Shoe Mount
. Aluminum Alloy Material
Dual Multi-mics
Audio Mixer
Dual
Gain-Control
Mono/Stereo
Output Switch
Real-time
Monitoring
Support both
Positive/Passive Mic
Driven by
9V Battery
Double
Cold-shoes
Aluminum
Alloy Made
Working Status
Indicator
Main Features
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Package Contents
Audio Mixer
3.5mm Audio Output Cable
Cold Shoe Mount
User Manual
Warranty Card
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CVM-AX3
XLR/3.5mm/6.35mm(2-Groups) Audio Mixer
USER MANUAL
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Components and Instruction
Audio Mixer
Cold Shoe Interface
INPUT1 6.35mm Audio Input Jack(Right)
INPUT1 XLR Audio Input Jack (Right)
INPUT1 6.35mm Audio Input Jack(Left)
INPUT1 XLR Audio Input Jack(Left)
Locking Plate
1/4 Screw Bolt
3.5mm INPUT2 Mono Input Jack(Right)
3.5mm INPUT2 Stereo Audio Input Jack
3.5mm INPUT2 Mono Input Jack(Left)
INPUT1 Power Source Switch(Right)
INPUT1 Power Source Switch(Left)
INPUT1 Phantom Power Switch
INPUT2 Power Source Switch(Right)
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INPUT2 Power Source Switch(Left)
INPUT2 3V Power Switch
9V Battery Holder
Left Gain-Control Knob
Right Gain-Control Knob
Audio Output Jack
Auxiliary Input Interface
1/4 Screw Hole
3/8 Screw Hole
Real-time Monitoring Jack
Mono/Stereo Switch
Power Indicator Light
Power Switch
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6.35mm Audio Input Jack
Stereo
Right 3.5mm Mono Audio Input Left 3.5mm Mono Audio Input
XLR Audio Input Jack
1.INPUT1
For Microphone that’s designed with XLR and 6.35mm Audio Output
2.INPUT2
For Microphone that’s designed with 3.5mm Audio Output
Function Switch Guide and Notice
INPUT1 XLR and 6.35mm are in the same jack and cannot be used at the same
time
INPUT2 Mono and stereo input cannot be used at the same time.
Only one type of input can be selected at a time
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Left LINE/MIC/PHRight LINE/MIC/PH
3.LINE/MIC/PH (For INPUT1)
48V / OFF
4.48V / OFF
If you’re using LINE IN function, set the switch to ‘LINE’
If you work in Non-Phantom Power Mode, set the switch to ‘MIC’
If you work in Phantom Power Opened Mode, set the switch to ‘PH’
If you work with Phantom Power Opened, then set the switch to
‘48V ’
If you work in Non-Phantom Power Mode, set the switch to ‘OFF’
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Left LINE/MIC/3VRight LINE/MIC/3V
5.LINE/MIC/3V (For INPUT2)
3V/OFF
6.3V/OFF
If you’re using LINE IN function, set the switch to ‘LINE’
If you’re using Positive Microphone (Mic with power driven), set the
switch to ‘MIC’
If you’re using Passive Microphone (Mic with no power driven) , set
the switch to ‘3V’
If you’re using Passive Microphone (Mic with no power driven) ,
set the switch to ‘3V’
If you’re using Positive Microphone (Mic with power driven),
set the switch to ‘OFF’
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7.L/R
OUT
8.OUT
AUX
9.AUX
The Gain Control Button L/R is for adjusting sensitivity of Microphones
(Corresponding with INPUT 1 & INPUT2 LEFT/RIGTH )
3.5mm audio output
Used as the auxiliary LINE IN input, to mix with some music,etc as
background
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11.M/S
M/S
M is for mono mode ; S is for Stereo mode
12.ON/OFF
ON/OFF
For Audio Monitoring
If there’s only one group microphone connected with this device,
then you have to set the M/S to M mode
Power ON/OFF
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Installation method one:
1.Connect the camera to the 1/4 double-screw bolt of the mixer
through the 1/4 screw hole
2.Rotate the locking plate to fix the camera
Installation and Usage
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Second methods of installation:
1. Mount the cold shoe mount to the audio mixer
2. Fix the audio mixer to the camera with the cold shoe mount
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3. Connect audio mixer’s Audio Output Jack(OUT) and camera Audio
Input Jack with a audio cable
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4. Mount mics to the cold-shoe Interfaces of audio mixer
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5. Connect the mic and audio mixer
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For stereo mic, connect it to the stereo input jack ('S')
6.Set Mono/Stereo switch
For mono mic, connect it to the corresponding 'L' / 'R' input jack
Mono/Stereo switch
a. When uses only one mic or one channel, select ‘M’ and the output is mono
b. When uses two mics or two channels simultaneously, you can optionally
switch to 'M' (Mono Mode) or 'S' (Stereo Mode) according to your needs
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7. To ensure the recording quality, please turn Gain-Control Knob of
the left and right to the proper volume position to get the best audio
effect
Left Gain-Control Knob Right Gain-Control Knob
Power Switch
Indicator light
8.Power on, the indicator light up, and recording starts
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Real-time Monitoring Jack
9.If you want to check the audio, you can plug headphone cable into
the Real-time Monitoring Jack to monitor audio
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Tech Parameters
Input
Output
Frequency Response
THD+Noise
Battery
Size
Net Weight
Working Temperature
Memory Temperature
XLR x 2(L/R), 6.35mm x 2(L/R),
Mono x 2(L/R), Stereo x 1(S), AUX
3.5mm audio output, 3.5mm headphone output
20Hz~20kHz, ±1dB
<0.02%, RL=2kΩ, f=20Hz~20kHz, Vo=1Vrms
9V 6LR61/6F22 x 1
123 x 71 x 60.6mm
460g
0℃~ +50℃
-20℃~ +60℃
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